The Office of the Federal Detention Trustee (OFDT) is an organization
that achieves efficiencies, effectiveness and operational synergies
within the detention and incarceration community by fostering interagency
cooperation, mutual understanding, accountability and teamwork.
Established and activated in September 2001 by directive of Congress,
the Federal Detention Trustee ensures that Federal agencies involved
in detention provide for the safe, secure and humane confinement
of persons in the custody of the United States while awaiting trial
or immigration proceedings.
OFDT's coordination of detention activities includes the effective
and efficient expenditure of appropriated funds that are deployed
with a consistent approach by federal law enforcement agencies.
Last Updated: April 09, 2009
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