Guidance Documents

Describes the procedures for federal civil contempt of court commitments (civil contempt commitments) referred to the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau). These cases are not commitments to the custody of the Attorney General for service of terms of imprisonment following criminal convictions.

The purpose of this open letter is to advise all Louisiana Federal firearms licensees that Louisiana's concealed handgun permit has been determined to qualify as an alternative to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) check. 

The Bureau of Prisons maintains complete information on all inmates confined in Bureau institutions. Staff use the Inmate Central File, Privacy Folder, and Parole Mini-file to maintain pertinent information regarding detainees and unsentenced and sentenced offenders.

What’s In This Issue: SHOT Show 2015; New AppoIntments In Enforcement Programs and Services; ATF Outreach Activities; Organizational Change for Firearms; Technology Branch; Automation of CBP Form I-94; Return of Firearms Received for Appraisal; Revised Federal Firearms License (FFL); Renewal Application (ATF Form 8);

To provide instructions for the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) Ion Spectrometry Device Program at institutions. The possession and use of illegal substances by prison inmates seriously jeopardizes the Bureau’s mission. The ion spectrometry device is a minimally intrusive method for screening the belongings, mail, and packages of inmates, contractors, visitors, and volunteers for the presence of illegal substances: Using the well-established scientific principles of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, the device detects trace amounts of illegal substances that may be present on the person or thing tested. The device is not used to detect an individual’s use of illegal substances. The manufacturer provides instructional and technical information on operation and maintenance.

The expected results of this program are: Inmates who meet the criteria for designation to a CMU will be referred for redesignation. CMU inmates will be monitored and redesignated when appropriate. Safe and orderly environments at institutions will be enhanced by the operation of CMUs. Increased monitoring of communications with persons in the community will protect the safety, security, and good order of institutions, staff, inmates, and the public. Inmates designated to a CMU will be provided due process as described in this policy.

Question and answer document regarding the role of data in civil rights enforcement, and federal agencies’ authority to collect necessary information from recipients of federal financial assistance to determine compliance with Title VI.

The expected results of this program are: State or local law enforcement agents may be allowed to obtain custody of Federal inmates for both criminal and civil cases. State or local authorities will agree to provide the same level of security for each inmate in accordance with Bureau policy.

This letter briefly addresses burglaries at liecensed premises in the greater Houston, Texas area and offers basic, preventive, methods for combating thefts.

Response to request for technical assistance regarding discrimination concerns related to an employee providing employer with new documents and explaining that the documents originally presented were not genuine.