Bureau Of Prisons Locks Down Corrections Facilities Amid Social Unrest

The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has implemented a lockdown for the first time in nearly 25 years due to nationwide protests following George Floyd's death. This measure is not a response to events at its facilities but aims to ensure the safety of staff and inmates across 122 institutions. Previously, a modified lockdown was in place to curb COVID-19 spread, with over 1900 inmates testing positive and more than 70 deaths. The BOP hopes the new security measure will be short-lived and is monitoring the situation closely.

What was the reason for the Bureau of Prisons implementing a lockdown?

What was the previous status of the Bureau prisons before the recent lockdown?

How many federal inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 according to the Bureau?

What does the Bureau hope regarding the duration of the security measure?

What is the Bureau's plan regarding the movement of inmates during the lockdown?