Federal designation and release-planning resource

Understand a potential BOP classification—before designation.

Answer one plain-language question at a time. We will separate the raw score from Public Safety Factors and placement considerations that may change the outcome.

What this estimate coversSecurity score + custody factorsNot a promise of a specific institution

Where is the person right now?

This determines whether we estimate an initial designation or a later custody review.

Which BOP scoring table applies?

The current policy uses separate male and female security cut points.