This document outlines the Federal Bureau of Prisons' policies and procedures for conducting searches of inmates, housing units, and work areas to locate contraband and ensure safety and order. It includes guidelines for electronic, pat, visual, and digital searches, as well as procedures for close observation ('dry cell' status) and the use of medical x-ray devices. The document also addresses cross-gender searches and the handling of transgender inmates.
documents/EFTA00039208.pdf
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