Common Sense Approaches to Federal Bureau of Prisons Reform The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) requires several practical reforms to enhance safety and efficiency within the federal prison system. Here are key measures that warrant implementation: Adequate Funding Allocation

We’re excited to share some good news: Local 4070 has raised $4,000 and donated an additional $1,000, totaling $5,000 for the Gray Matter Collective. Over the past two years, we’ve teamed up with the Gray Matter Collective and Haley DeGreve to shine a light on mental health for

January 30 marks the next shutdown deadline—less then four weeks away.Congress only has 12 working days on the calendar this month.And they still haven’t finished 9 out of 12 government funding bills

I am proud to cosponsor the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act because no correctional officer or prison employee should ever be subjected to harassment, assault, or sexual misconduct in the workplace. At Thomson Federal Prison alone, staff reported more than 1,600 incidents of

Thank you to the senators for putting people over politics and paving the way for the Senate to pass the funding needed to reopen the government. This crucial step means that law enforcement officers at Thomson Federal Prison—many of whom have been working without pay and forced

I’ve been made aware of the incident at Thomson Prison involving exposure to an unknown substance in the mailroom, and I’m keeping all those affected in my prayers. Unfortunately, incidents like this happen far too often and must be addressed with urgency. That’s why I signed

Amidst the government shutdown, I want to thank Warden Brian Lammer for his years leading the dedicated correctional staff at FCI Thomson, many of whom are continuing to keep our communities safe by working without pay. Your commitment to collaboration, innovation, and the

House Republicans stopped revising their legislative calendar back in July. So I updated it for them. Since July 4, the House has conducted 20 days of business in 16 weeks. Oct. 27-30 remains TBD.

Today, the law enforcement officers at Thomson showed up and did their jobs. They walked into Thomson Federal Prison, put on their uniforms, and faced the risks that come with working behind these walls—knowing their paychecks weren’t coming. Last Friday should have been a

Our brave corrections officers put their lives on the line every day to keep violent criminals off the streets. Because of the Democrat shutdown, they’re now doing that dangerous work without a paycheck. https://t.co/OHBDDNjcfB

Shutdowns impact public safety. "When you pile on the stress of not knowing how you’ll pay bills, it’s a recipe for burnout, mental health crises, and mistakes that put everyone – staff and [incarcerated people] – in danger.” - Jon Zumkehr, @AfgeLocal4070

With the federal government set to shut down at midnight, Pres. Trump is threatening to fire federal workers and cut programs and benefits if Democrats don't back down. @rachelvscott has the latest. https://t.co/BIR7A67jPe

The life expectancy for corrections professionals is 16 years shorter than the general public. This Suicide Prevention Month, Jon Zumkehr, @AfgeLocal4070 president urges lawmakers to pass the Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act.

Jon Zumkehr, President of @AfgeLocal4070, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the alarming suicide rate among correctional officers, efforts to improve mental health support and Bureau of Prisons challenges.

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Greatfull for the support from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police and Fraternal Order of Police Illinois Corrections Lodge 263 We respectfully urge the Committee on the Judiciary to consider and advance H.R. 1046, known as the “Marc Fischer Memorial Interdiction of Fentanyl

MARC FISCHER EOW AUGUST 9, 2024. Marc Fischer, a Supervisory Correctional Systems Specialist at USP Atwater, died on August 9, 2024. Supervisory Correctional Systems Specialist Marc Fischer tragically lost his life on August 9, 2024. A veteran of the United States Coast

While correctional officers are often the forgotten guardians of our justice system, Jon Zumkehr is stepping up to fight the mental health crisis hitting correctional officers. #lawenforcement #news #mentalhealth #Correctionalofficer https://t.co/rxo6rcNBSp

We appreciate @FCC and @Chairmancarr for their support of law enforcement officers at Thomson Federal Prison and across the federal Bureau of Prisons. FCC Chairman Carr has changed the agency’s previous policy on cell phone jammers, lifting the ban and now allowing their use on

New spending bill benefits staff at FCI Thomson #QuadCities

Thank you @ChuckGrassley https://t.co/huqoLOczEq