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U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
PROGRAM STATEMENT
()PI:
CPD/CSB
NUMBER:
5521.06
DATE:
June 4, 2015
RULES EFFECTIVE: July 6. 2015
Searches of Housing Units, Inmates,
and Inmate Work Areas
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Approved: Charles E. Samuels, Jr.
Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons
I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
§552.10 Purpose and scope.
In order to further the safe, secure, and orderly running of its institutions, the
Bureau of Prisons conducts searches of inmates and of inmate housing and work
areas to locate contraband and to deter its introduction and movement. Staff
shall employ the least intrusive method of search practicable, as indicated by the
type of contraband and the method of suspected introduction.
Non-intrusive sensors should be used whenever feasible. When searches are required, staff shall
avoid unnecessary force and strive to preserve the dignity of the individual being searched.
a. Summary of Changes
Policy Rescinded
P552I.05
Searches of Housing Units. Inmates, and Inmate Work Areas (06/30/97)
■ Included updated regulation language concerning electronic searches and x-rays.
Federal Regulations from 28 CFR are shown in this type.
Implementing instructions are shown in this type.
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