United States Penitentiary (USP) - Allenwood

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Pennsylvania
PO Box 3000, White Deer, PA 17887
570-547-0963
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The USP-Allenwood is a federal prison located at RT 15, 2 Mi N of Allenwood in Allenwood, PA. This federal high security prison is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to hold inmates who have been convicted to and sentenced for a federal crime through the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

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The United States Penitentiary, Allenwood (USP Allenwood) is a high-security United States federal prison in Pennsylvania. It is part of the Allenwood Federal Correctional Complex (FCC Allenwood) and is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice.

FCC Allenwood is located on US Route 15 in White Deer, PA, approximately halfway between the cities of Williamsport and Lewisburg and approximately 75 miles (121 km) north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the state capital.

USP Allenwood has four two-level housing units each of which consists of four 16-cell ranges around a central dayroom where inmates can congregate during the times they are allowed outside their cells. Most cells house two inmates each. Recreational and counseling facilities are located adjacent to the housing units. The outer perimeter is secured by a double line of fencing with rolled barbed wire on the ground in between the fences. The inner fence is equipped with a perimeter intrusion detection system and a road for patrol vehicles runs along the outer fence. Correction officers man six guard towers at each corner of the security fence and a seventh within the fence.

Educational programs include GED, ESL, adult continuing education, vocational training, correspondence classes, and evening college classes. Inmates work in a UNICOR upholstery factory and institutional maintenance jobs such as food service and building repair. Medical, psychological and drug treatment services are also available.

Background: USP Allenwood is part of the Allenwood Federal Correctional Complex (FCC), which opened in 1993. It houses a Special Management Unit (SMU), a multi-level program to teach self-discipline, pro-social values, and the ability to successfully coexist with members of other geographical, cultural, and religious backgrounds. SMU’s are restrictive programs used to house and control inmates who have shown to be management programs.

Notable inmates include Somali pirate leader Mohamud Salad Ali now serving a life sentence for hijacking a civilian yacht. Howard Mason who is serving a life sentence for racketeering charges and ordering the murder of a New York City police officer. The former acting boss of the Lucchese crime family. Louis Daidone currently serving a life sentence for murder, murder conspiracy, racketeering, and loansharking. Jorge A. Martinez a former physician that is serving a life sentence for health care fraud. James Eagan Holmes is serving 12 life terms for the 2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting.

Housing: Inmates are housed in two-person cells.

Health Services: All inmates entering USP Allenwood must schedule a mandatory, complete physical examination within 14 days of arrival. This examination may include laboratory studies, hearing and sight screening, dental examination, medical history, and physical examination. Sick call, dental call, physical examinations, annual immunizations/screenings, health promotion/disease prevention, and medications are provided to inmates. While emergency medical care is available 24 hours a day, inmates must submit a sick call form for non-emergency care.

Psychology Services: USP Allenwood provides psychological, psycho-educational, and consultative services to inmates. Psychologists conduct psychological assessments for new inmates and address their needs through crisis intervention services and other therapeutic approaches. SMU inmates are required to participate in, and complete, a psychoeducational group on Social/Communication Skills. Elective counseling groups, including Relapse Prevention, Emotion Management, Problem-Solving, Coping Skills, and related psychoeducational topics are also offered. The Challenge Program is also available for inmates who are prone to substance abuse, mental illness, and violence.

Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP): USP Allenwood does not house a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), however, RDAP is offered at FCI Allenwood Medium. USP Allenwood does offer a Drug Abuse Education program, the Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP), Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Education Services: USP Allenwood offers literacy, GED (in English and Spanish languages), and the English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) programs. Classes are separated into Advanced GED, GED, pre-GED, and Special Learning Needs levels. A parenting program and Adult Continuing Education (ACE) classes are also available. High school diplomas and post-secondary programs are available through paid correspondence programs.

Vocational Training: USP Allenwood offers vocational training in Computer Word Processing and Computer Assisted Drafting and the IC3 Internet Computing Core Certification.

Apprenticeship: USP Allenwood offers apprenticeships in Cook, Quality Control Technician, and Upholsterer.

Library Services: A law and leisure library are available to inmates at USP Allenwood. The TRULINCS Electronic Law Library includes an extensive range of information on federal legislative and case law, including the Federal Bureau of Prison’s program statements. Electric typewriters are available in the Library Research Center for inmate legal work. Inmates must provide the materials to utilize the electric typewriters (e.g., printwheel, ribbon, correction tape, paper, etc.). The leisure library offers fiction and nonfiction books, newspapers, and magazines.

UNICOR: The USP Allenwood UNICOR facility produces office furniture.

Commissary: USP Allenwood inmates are permitted to spend up to a specific dollar amount each month for regular purchases (i.e., $360.00), and an additional amount for special purchase items. SMU inmates are restricted to a $50.00 per week spending limit, excluding postage stamps and sneakers. Inmates are responsible for knowing the amount of money available in his account. An inmate’s Unit Manager can approve withdrawals from the trust fund account to send funds to dependents and other family members, or for the purchase of flowers, payment of telephone and postage costs, etc.

Recreation Services: USP Allenwood’s Recreation Department consists of both indoor and outdoor areas. Activities range from individualized arts and crafts programs to intramural team sports such as softball, basketball, and volleyball. Physical fitness and weight reduction programs are also available. Musical Instruments and Hobbycraft programs are also available for inmates. Inmates in the Special Management Unit (SMU) are offered a minimum of five hours of recreation per week. The Recreation Department at USP Allenwood is responsible for supplying the SMU with recreation equipment including games and fitness items. Inside the unit, board games and playing cards, abdominal benches, and other various exercise equipment are available. The outside recreation area consists of abdominal benches and other areas for inmate recreation.

Admissions and Orientation (A&O) Handbook – This document provides you with general information about the institution, programs, rules, and regulations that you will encounter during your confinement. Familiarizing yourself with this information and knowing your responsibilities will help you to adjustment to institution life.

Commissary List – In 1930 the Department of Justice authorized and established a Commissary at each Federal institution. The Commissary provides a bank type account for your money & for the procurement of articles not issued regularly as part of the institution administration. Funds deposited by your family, friends, or other sources are stored in your commissary account that we maintain.

List and prices of items sold at the commissary in USP Allenwood

Legal Activities – This document outlines the procedures for access to legal reference materials and legal counsel and the opportunities that you will be afforded to prepare legal documents while incarcerated.

Inmate Legal Activities at USP Allenwood

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United States Penitentiary (USP) – Allenwood High – Visiting Hours

Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday 8:00am – 3:00pm
Holidays 8:00am – 3:00pm