Federal Prison Safety: Strategy to Stop Fentanyl and Contraband in Mail.
This law mandates the Federal Bureau of Prisons to create and implement a comprehensive strategy to stop illicit substances, especially fentanyl, from entering federal facilities via postal mail. The strategy requires 100% mail scanning capacity and the initial delivery of digital copies to inmates, significantly enhancing safety for both staff and the incarcerated population. These changes aim to protect the lives and health of employees and inmates from deadly narcotics.
Key points
Requires 100% scanning capacity for all incoming mail at federal correctional facilities to detect drugs and contraband.
Inmates will receive a digital copy of their mail first, with the original physical copy delivered later, subject to new safety procedures.
The Bureau of Prisons must evaluate and acquire new scanning technology and train personnel to protect them from exposure to dangerous substances, such as opioids.
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