BOP Program Statement 5522.03 § 1

To implement requirements and guidelines governing the use of Whole Body Imaging on inmates

to mitigate the introduction, possession, and use of weapons and other dangerous contraband

within BOP institutions to protect institution security, and staff and inmate safety.

The Whole Body Imaging program is an ionizing radiation system that complements existing

physical search procedures for contraband detection and introduction, including metal detectors,

x-ray machines, alcohol and drug detection devices, etc.

These standards provide guidance for radiation safety in using Whole Body Imaging devices.

Operating the whole body imaging device requires strict compliance with these standards/reports

to ensure that the risk of radiation exposure is minimized. Personal dosimeter (radiation

measurement) devices are not required to be worn, but area badges are required.

a. Program Objectives.

■ Staff will deploy Whole Body Imaging (WBI) devices at each secure Bureau facility to detect

and deter dangerous contraband (i.e., weapons, drugs, contraband cell phones).

■ The WBI program will increase staff and inmate safety by detection and deterrence of

dangerous contraband within secure Bureau correctional facilities.

■ The WBI program will ensure staff competency in operating WBIs for contraband detection

by required initial and annual device training.

b. Institution Supplement. None required. Should local facilities make any changes outside

the required changes in the national policy or establish any additional local procedures to

implement the national policy, the local Union may invoke to negotiate procedures or appropriate

arrangements.