Federal inmates could soon have their own tablets in prison
Source: ABC News
July 8, 2026, 5:04 PM
Inmates in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons could soon have tablets to help with education coursework and rehab programs. The "landmark" tablet service contract will "modernize" the custody of inmates, according to a news release from the BOP.
The devices will help inmates connect better through phone and video calls, as well as better access to faith-based services, the bureau said.
"Our first priority is the safety of our staff and the security of our institutions," BOP Director William K. Marshall III said in the release. "This contract modernizes outdated operations, reduces administrative burdens, and allows staff to focus on the critical work of maintaining safe facilities while expanding opportunities for rehabilitation and successful reentry."
The devices will be available to "all individuals in BOP custody, providing access to a wide range of tools and resources that support successful reentry and strengthen family connections," according to the BOP.
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Specifically, the digital coin fraudsters and computer related criminals and con men. I guess the private prison system needs another source of revenue. In addition to whichever private company the Republucans are trying to give a lucrative contract to.
Also, are the Republicans getting ready for the onslaught of their brethren that quite likely, will soon(3-5 years) be joining the penal population?
"Our first priority is the safety of our staff and the security of our institutions," Bullsh*t! Example; Maxwell.
Computers are already accessible but under guard and supervision. Why not just give each inmate a new top of the line phone. 