Federal Bureau of Prisons facts for kids
Seal of the Federal Bureau of Prisons
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1930 |
| Headquarters | Federal Home Loan Bank Board Building Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Motto | Correctional Excellence. Respect. Integrity. |
| Employees | 36,697 |
| Annual budget | 7.3 billion USD (FY 2016) |
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| Parent agency | Department of Justice |
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is a United States federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Justice responsible for the care, custody, and control of incarcerated individuals.
Images for kids
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The Federal Home Loan Bank Board Building, which houses the main office of the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Washington, D.C.
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The exterior of Federal Correctional Institution, Milan
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The United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, a unit for male prisoners requiring medical care
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United States Penitentiary, Terre Haute, the location of the federal death row for men and the federal execution chamber
See also
In Spanish: Agencia Federal de Prisiones para niños
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