BOP Program Statement 5347.01 § 3

a. Chief Executive Officers (CEOs). CEOs are responsible to promote a supportive

workplace culture at their institutions through consistent formal and informal messaging to

staff. CEOs direct subordinate level supervisors to foster a supportive workplace culture in

their respective departments. In this Program Statement, CEO refers to:

■ Wardens

■ Directors, Staff Training Centers

■ Residential Reentry Managers

■ Branch Chiefs

■ Regional and Deputy Regional Directors

■ Assistant and Deputy Assistant Directors

■ Director, Federal Bureau of Prisons

b. Supervisors. Supervisors are responsible to promote a supportive workplace culture in

their departments and with their subordinates. In this Program Statement, Supervisor refers to

any manager (e.g., department head) or staff member with supervisory responsibilities (e.g.,

Lieutenant).

c. Union. Elected Union Officials recognize their role in promotion of employee mental health.

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d. National EAP Coordinator. The National EAP Coordinator is responsible for

developing the training protocols referenced in this policy. With support by the Human

Resource Management Division, the National EAP Coordinator monitors trends in staff

suicides, to effectively guide the development of new employee wellness and support

initiatives, trainings, and services. The National EAP Coordinator will collaborate with other

law enforcement agencies to both identify and distribute best practices in employee wellness

and support.

e. Institution Psychologists. Institution Psychologists provide consultation, provide training,

and perform other functions to assist agency leaders in their goal of instilling a supportive

workplace culture. Psychology staff may supplement, but not replace, the role of agency

leaders as the primary messengers for promoting a supportive culture in the workplace.

f. Correctional Training Officer. Correctional Training Officers (CTOs) and other staff

with similar duties, participate in initial training on employee wellness and make employee

wellness a component of their interactions with new Bureau staff.