FCC Pollock: In the news

Every piece of coverage I've collected on FCC Pollock, newest first. Local reporters catch things the BOP never announces, so this is often the closest thing to a public record the facility has. Links go to the original outlets.

2026

Jul 20, 2026 FCC Pollock to host two-day hiring event for correctional officers, medical professionals - WNTZ-TV FOX 48 WNTZ-TV FOX 48
The BOP hiring-event cinematic universe has apparently expanded to Pollock.

2025

Apr 17, 2025 Drones, Drugs, & Cannons: A look at FCC Pollock’s war on illegal contraband KALB | News Channel 5
Apr 17, 2025 Trump executive order sparks controversy among guards at FCC Pollock KALB | News Channel 5 Other
Feb 7, 2025 Inmate death reported at USP Pollock KALB | News Channel 5 Other

2023

Sep 14, 2023 Routine traffic stop uncovers drugs, plot to smuggle contraband into FCC Pollock KALB | News Channel 5
Jun 27, 2023 ‘No end in sight’: Vacancies continue at FCC Pollock, union calls for more legislative action KALB | News Channel 5

2022

Apr 5, 2022 FCC Pollock experiencing staffing shortage KALB | News Channel 5

2021

Jan 8, 2021 The Bureau is Hiring at FCC Pollock! bop.gov
BOP hiring announcements are the rare federal-prison stories whose entire premise is trying to convince people to come inside voluntarily.

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