U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons March 5. 2020 Contact: Office of Public Affairs 202414.6551 Bureau of Prisons Statement on MCC New York On Thursday February 27th. the Bureau of Pilsen% received critical infoinvat ion that a Bream may have been introduced into the Metropolitan Correctional ('enter (MCCI New York. New York. Bureau of Parses% MOP) inmwdiaielv placed the facility on modified operations status in order to protect the public. staff and inmates until a comprehensive search could be completed. (her the past week. as a result of the security procedures and protocols put in place, the HOP investigative teams recovered numerous contraband items to include cell phones. narcotics and homemade weapons. All of these stem pose a significant threat to the safety and security of the facility as well as the public. On Thursday March 5th. BOP staff located a loaded fireann in one of the housing units. The facility will continue to remain on modified operations status to linahre starches in all areas of the facility. The BOP provided an update to the Office of Inspector General and Federal Bureau of Investigation_ The BOP is committed to the safety of staff. inmates and the public while continuing to ensure that those responsible for misconduct and criminal activity are held accountable. Requests for submissions do not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Should an RFP be issued in the future. it will he posted publicly. Additional information about the Federal Bureau of Prisons can be found at wrx boa Mesa EFTA00025544