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.

Why did the Bureau of Prisons decide to implement a lockdown?

• To increase inmate productivity

• To celebrate 25 years of operations

• As a precautionary measure in response to nationwide protests

• Due to a specific incident at one of its facilities

What was the purpose of the modified lockdown previously in place?

• To promote social distancing and prevent COVID-19 spread

• To allow for facility renovations

• To increase staff training

• To prevent inmates from escaping

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

• Over 500

• Over 2,500

• Over 1,000

• Over 1,900

What is the Bureau's hope regarding the new security measure?

• That it will be short-lived

• That it will increase inmate numbers

• That it will be permanent

• That it will lead to more lockdowns

What is the Bureau of Prisons doing in response to the situation?

• Closing down facilities

• Increasing inmate sentences

• Monitoring and adjusting as needed

• Ignoring the situation