Thomson Press Releases

Published on March 25, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

Landmark Legislation to Address Correctional Officer Mental Health Crisis

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the anniversary of Federal Correctional Officer Blake Schwarz's passing, Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced H.R. 2305, the Correctional Officer Blake …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 05:51 GMT

Thomson Federal Prison Faces Critical Staffing Crisis as Government Shutdown Looms

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 400 federal law enforcement officers at Thomson Prison face severe financial uncertainty as Congress approaches the March 14 shutdown deadline. The facility, already grappling …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

AFGE Local 4070 Commends Senator Grassley for Prison Safety Legislation

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AFGE Local 4070, representing federal law enforcement officers at Thomson Federal Prison, expresses deep gratitude to Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) for his attentive leadership in …

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Published on February 25, 2025 - 17:23 GMT

AFGE Local 4070 Condemns Dangerous Staffing Cuts at Thomson Federal Prison

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 4070 strongly opposes the Bureau of Prisons' recent decision to eliminate recruitment incentives and slash retention …

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Published on February 21, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

Prison Staff Member Hospitalized After Drug Exposure, Highlighting Urgent Need for Mail Screening Reform

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, February 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A correctional officer was rushed to the hospital today after exposure to an unknown substance in inmate mail/property, marking the latest in a series of dangerous incidents plaguing …

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Published on February 11, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

AFGE Local 4070 Applauds Rep. Bacon for Introducing the Marc Fischer Memorial Act - Fentanyl in Mail

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AFGE Local 4070 expresses its deep appreciation to Representative Don Bacon for introducing the Marc Fischer Memorial Interdiction of Fentanyl in Postal Mail at Federal Prisons Act (H.R. …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 09:15 GMT

Thomson Federal Prison Launches Service Dog Program Amid Staffing Crisis

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomson Federal Prison took a bold step forward today with the launch of its Pawsitive Paws Dog Training Program, bringing three tail-wagging recruits inside its walls. The program pairs …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 02:56 GMT

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Face Unpaid Work as Government Shutdown Looms

THOMSON , IL, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 350 federal law enforcement officers at Thomson Prison are bracing for potential missed paychecks as Congress approaches a critical funding deadline, threatening to disrupt …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 09:15 GMT

Thomson Federal Prison Launches Innovative Dog Training Program Amidst Staffing Crisis

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomson Federal Prison (FCI Thomson) is proud to announce a new partnership with a local Service Dog Foundation to launch the Pawsitive Paws Dog Training Program. This innovative program …

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Published on November 19, 2024 - 09:15 GMT

Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Cellphones in Federal Prisons; Legislation Stalled in House

Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Contraband Cellphones in Federal Prisons; Legislation Stalled in House THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, November 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Senate has unanimously passed S. 5284, the …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 16:56 GMT

Thomson Federal Prison Faces Crisis: 130 Vacant Positions After Pay Cuts by BOP Director Peters

Thomson Federal Prison has 130 vacant positions, with a concerning 92 (59%) being for correctional officers. THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomson Federal Prison is struggling with a critical staffing shortage, with …

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Published on October 15, 2024 - 08:45 GMT

FCI Thomson Prison: Sen Duckworth Visits with AFGE 4070, Reaffirms Commitment to Address Staffing Shortages and Pay Cuts

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senator Tammy Duckworth visited Thomson Federal Prison last week, meeting with AFGE Local 4070 representatives and prison management amidst a severe staffing crisis and recent pay cuts by …

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Published on October 9, 2024 - 15:04 GMT

Unions and Community Rally Around Correctional Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act of 2024

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 4070 today praised Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) for introducing H.R. 9929, the Correctional Officer Blake …

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Published on September 11, 2024 - 19:56 GMT

Third Thomson Federal Prison Staff Member Exposed and Hospitalized for Drug Exposure in the Last 30 days

URGENT CALL TO ACTION: CONGRESS MUST PASS H.R. 5266 TO PROTECT CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND PREVENT FENTANYL TRAGEDIE THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a third drug exposure incident at Thomson Federal Prison in …

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Published on September 2, 2024 - 19:14 GMT

Thomson Federal Prison Placed on Lock-Down

A Correctional Officer was exposed to what was believed to be amphetamines. The staff member was given Narcan before being transported to a local hospital. THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, September 2nd, …

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Published on August 14, 2024 - 23:07 GMT

Urgent Call to Action: Support Life-Saving Legislation to Protect Correctional Staff and Inmates

Congress must pass H.R. 5266, the Interdiction of Fentanyl in Postal Mail at Federal Prisons Act THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of the tragic death of Correctional Officer Marc Fischer, who succumbed to …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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