Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to protect society by confining offenders in the controlled environments of prisons and community-based facilities that are safe, humane, cost-efficient, and appropriately secure, and that provide work and other self-improvement opportunities to assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.
Vision Statement
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, judged by any standard, is widely and consistently regarded as a model of outstanding public administration, and as the best value provider of efficient, safe and humane correctional services and programs in America.
This vision will be realized when:
- The Bureau provides for public safety by assuring that no escapes or disturbances occur in its facilities.
- The Bureau ensures the physical safety of all inmates through a controlled environment which meets each inmate’s need for security through the elimination of violence, predatory behavior, gang activity, drug use, and inmate weapons.
- Through the provision of health care, mental, spiritual, educational, vocational and work programs, inmates are well-prepared for a productive and crime-free return to society.
- The Bureau is a model of cost-efficient correctional operations and programs.
- Our talented, professional, well-trained, and diverse staff reflect the Bureau’s culture and treat each other fairly.
- Staff work in an environment free from discrimination.
- A positive working relationship exists where employees maintain respect for one another.
- The workplace is safe, and staff perform their duties without fear of injury or assault.
- Staff maintain high ethical standards in their day-to-day activities.
- Staff are satisfied with their jobs, career opportunities, recognition, and quality of leadership.
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