BOP Program Statement 1210.26 § 9

MONITORING, AND ELECTRONIC LISTENING/RECORDING DEVICES.

The Chief, OIA, must be consulted whenever the investigator contemplates the use of body wires

or electronic listening devices during an internal investigation.

■ The DOJ, Office of Enforcement Operations (OEO) approval is required prior to

implementation of this course of action. It will be obtained from OEO by the Chief, OIA.

■ Consensual telephone monitoring/recording in an internal investigation requires the approval

of the Chief, OIA.

■ OEO approval is also required whenever an outside law enforcement agency conducting a

criminal investigation contemplates the use of Bureau staff. As CEOs are developing

investigative strategies which involve Bureau staff in this manner, they must consult with

their respective Regional Director and the Assistant Director, OGC, to ensure all aspects of

staff short-term and long-term safety are considered and to be certain other options for

gathering evidence have been explored thoroughly.

Staff will not be compelled to participate in the use of body wires, consensual telephone

monitoring, and electronic listening/recording devices.

The Bureau Director will be consulted with a final recommendation.

■ OEO approval is required when an outside law enforcement agency contemplates using an

inmate and consensual monitoring devices, furloughs, or extraordinary transfers may be

necessary.