EFTA00025544.pdf

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U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
March 5. 2020
Contact: Office of Public Affairs
202414.6551
Bureau of Prisons Statement on MCC New York
On Thursday February 27th. the Bureau of Pilsen% received critical infoinvat ion that a Bream may
have been introduced into the Metropolitan Correctional ('enter (MCCI New York. New York.
Bureau of Parses% MOP) inmwdiaielv placed the facility on modified operations status in order to
protect the public. staff and inmates until a comprehensive search could be completed.
(her the past week. as a result of the security procedures and protocols put in place, the HOP
investigative teams recovered numerous contraband items to include cell phones. narcotics and
homemade weapons. All of these stem pose a significant threat to the safety and security of the
facility as well as the public.
On Thursday March 5th. BOP staff located a loaded fireann in one of the housing units. The
facility will continue to remain on modified operations status to linahre starches in all areas of the
facility.
The BOP provided an update to the Office of Inspector General and Federal Bureau of
Investigation_ The BOP is committed to the safety of staff. inmates and the public while
continuing to ensure that those responsible for misconduct and criminal activity are held
accountable.
Requests for submissions do not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a
promise to issue an RFP in the future. Should an RFP be issued in the future. it will he posted
publicly.
Additional information about the Federal Bureau of Prisons can be found at wrx
boa
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