Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Bureau of Prisons
Seal of the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Agency overview
FormedMay 14, 1930 (May 14, 1930)
HeadquartersFederal Home Loan Bank Board Building,
Washington, D.C., U.S.
MottoCourage. Respect. Integrity. Correctional Excellence.
Employees35,764
Annual budgetUS$9.3 billion (FY 2021)
Agency executives
  • William K. Marshall III, Director
  • Vacant, Deputy Director
  • Vacant, Associate Deputy Director
Parent agencyDepartment of Justice
Websitebop.gov

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is a federal law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Justice that is responsible for all federal prisons in the country and provides for the care, custody, and control of federal prisoners.