OIG’s Surprise Visit Uncovers Problems At Women’s Federal Prison

It is no surprise that prisons are difficult environments in which to live. Crowding, noise, contagion of disease and illnesses and poor food selection are just a few of the challenges prisoners face each day. While most would suggest that prison should be difficult, it need not be inhumane, especially in a country known for its preference to put people in prison. One would think the United States would be better at it by now.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a report about a surprise inspection it made at FCI Tallahassee, a women’s federal prison in Florida. The inspection is part of the OIG’s initiative to conduct unexpected visits to Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities across the country.