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  • Published on July 22, 2024 - 09:00 GMT

    Inmates in Federal Prison Sexually Attacked Female Staff Over 1,600 Times, Congress Must Take Action

    THOMSON, IL, USA, July 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shocking statistics have been revealed regarding the safety of female staff at Thomson federal prison. According to a report, inmates have exposed themselves to female staff over 1,600 times between 2019 and 2023. What's even more alarming is that this behavior is not considered a crime, leaving these staff members vulnerable to sexual attacks. In response, we have joined forces with Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, to demand answers from the Federal …

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  • Published on June 3, 2024 - 18:25 GMT

    FCI Thomson Receives Direct Hire Authority for Correctional Officers

    THOMSON, IL, US, June 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FCI Thomson, a standalone institution within the Federal Bureau of Prisons, has recently been approved for Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Correctional Officer positions. This new authority will cut through red tape and speed up the hiring process, allowing the institution to fill its 124 vacant positions in a timely manner. In addition, FCI Thomson is offering resume workshops Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm to assist potential candidates in their …

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  • Published on May 21, 2024 - 10:00 GMT

    New Leadership Brings Change to Thomson Federal Prison

    THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomson Federal Prison has recently undergone a change in leadership and, with it, a significant increase in inmate visitation and participation in educational programming. Under the new leadership, the prison has tripled the number of inmates participating in educational and First Step Act programs, from 19% in June 2023 to an impressive 91% currently. This increase in participation is a direct result of the new leadership's efforts to …

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  • Published on May 13, 2024 - 18:06 GMT

    Congress Must Take Action to Protect Staff From Sexual Attacks in Federal Prison

    Over 1300 incidents of inmates exposing themselves or engaging in sexual acts in front of female staff at Thomson prison were swept under the rug. THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A former inmate at Thomson Federal Prison has pleaded guilty to charges of lewd exposure with intent to arouse or satisfy his sexual desires and a sexual attack on female staff at Thomson. This case has been closed thanks to the implementation of a new state law and the actions of Senator Ernst to …

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  • Published on April 29, 2024 - 11:00 GMT

    Thomson Federal Prison on Lock-Down After Contraband Influx

    THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Thomson federal prison has been placed on lock-down after a recent influx of contraband, including illegal drugs and cell phones, has been discovered within the facility. This year alone, 140 cellphones have been confiscated and eight staff members have been exposed to illegal drugs from inmates. The presence of fentanyl, a highly dangerous and addictive opioid, has also been detected within the prison walls. As a result, the need for …

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  • Published on April 23, 2024 - 16:53 GMT

    AFGE Local 4070 and Thomson Federal Prison to Host Career Fair for Over 122 Job Opportunities

    AFGE Local 4070 is hosting a mass hiring event for Thomson Federal Prison on Monday, April 29th in Bettendorf IA. BETTENDORF, IA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AFGE Local 4070 and Thomson Federal Prison are excited to announce a career fair open to the public on Monday, April 29th from 9 am-2 pm at the Isles Hotel and Casino Bettendorf. The event will provide information and resources for over 122 career opportunities at Thomson Federal Prison, located in Thomson, IL. The …

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  • Published on April 22, 2024 - 14:30 GMT

    Union Says This Bill will Save Correctional Officers' Lives

    The Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act to crack down on the smuggling of contraband cellphones into Federal prisons. THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senators Ossoff (D-GA) and Grassley (R-IA) introduced The Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act to crack down on the smuggling of contraband cellphones into Federal prisons. The bipartisan legislation would upgrade the charge of smuggling of contraband cellphones into a Federal …

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