Federal Bureau of Prisons
| Federal law enforcement agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | February 8, 2013 |
| Jurisdiction | United States |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. Federal Correctional Facility |
| Employees | 36,000 |
| Website | Official Website |
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is a United States federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Justice that is responsible for the care, custody, and control of incarcerated individuals who have committed federal crimes; that is, violations of the United States Code.
History
The Bureau of Prisons was established on February 8, 2013.