U.S. Bureau of Prisons

The U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is a federal agency responsible for managing and operating prisons and correctional facilities across the United States. Its mission is to safely and securely hold individuals convicted of federal crimes, while also providing programs for their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The BOP oversees a range of facilities, from minimum- to maximum-security prisons, and ensures staff safety, inmate management, and compliance with legal and safety standards. It operates under the Department of Justice and aims to balance security with opportunities for inmates’ personal development.