BOP Program Statement 5510.16 § 7

§ 511.17 When a non-inmate will be denied entry to or required to leave a Bureau facility

or Bureau grounds.

At the Warden's, or his/her designee's, discretion, and based on this subpart, you may be denied

entry to, or required to leave, a Bureau facility or Bureau grounds if:

(a) You refuse to be searched under this subpart; or

(b) There is reasonable suspicion that you may be engaged in, attempting, or about to engage

in, prohibited activity that jeopardizes the Bureau's ability to ensure the safety, security, and

orderly operation of its facilities, or protect the public. “Reasonable suspicion,” for this

purpose, may be based on the results of a search conducted under this subpart, or any other

reliable information.

Persons refusing to submit to or comply with authorized Bureau search procedures will be denied

entry to Bureau grounds and facilities or required to leave. Depending on circumstances, such

persons may be detained or arrested, either by Bureau staff, or by local or federal law

enforcement authorities. Warden authorization is required before taking any of these actions.

Upon learning a person refuses to submit to or comply with an authorized search procedure, staff

conducting the search must inform the person of the potential consequences. Staff may not use

force to require persons to submit to searches unless there is evidence of an imminent threat of

serious personal injury, or other result that imminently jeopardizes the safety, security, or orderly

operation of the facility, or threatens public safety.

For procedures for limiting or terminating an inmate visit based on the result of searching

visitors, or their refusal to submit to authorized searches, refer to the Program Statement Visiting

Regulations.