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	'''United States Penitentiary, Tucson''' ('''USP Tucson''') is a high-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in Tucson, Arizona. It is operated by the [[~~Index_of_Federal_Prison_Facilities~~\|Federal Bureau of Prisons]], a division of the United States Department of Justice. USP Tucson is the '''only high-security federal prison in Arizona''' and is part of the Tucson Federal Correctional Complex, which also includes the [[~~USP_Tucson_~~(minimum-~~security_camp~~)\|USP Tucson Satellite Prison Camp]].		'''United States Penitentiary, Tucson''' ('''USP Tucson''') is a high-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in Tucson, Arizona. It is operated by the [[Index of Federal Prison Facilities\|Federal Bureau of Prisons]], a division of the United States Department of Justice. USP Tucson is the '''only high-security federal prison in Arizona''' and is part of the Tucson Federal Correctional Complex, which also includes the [[USP Tucson (minimum-security camp)\|USP Tucson Satellite Prison Camp]].

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	USP Tucson has housed several high-profile inmates:		USP Tucson has housed several high-profile inmates:

	* '''[[~~Keith_Raniere~~]]''' - NXIVM cult leader, serving a 120-year sentence for sex trafficking, racketeering, and other charges.		* '''[[Keith Raniere]]''' - NXIVM cult leader, serving a 120-year sentence for sex trafficking, racketeering, and other charges.
	* '''Dzhokhar Tsarnaev''' - Boston Marathon bomber, held briefly at USP Tucson before transfer to ADX Florence.		* '''Dzhokhar Tsarnaev''' - Boston Marathon bomber, held briefly at USP Tucson before transfer to ADX Florence.

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	=== Drug Treatment Programs ===		=== Drug Treatment Programs ===

	USP Tucson does '''not''' offer the [[~~Residential_Drug_Abuse_Program_~~(RDAP)\|Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]]. However, other substance abuse services are available:		USP Tucson does '''not''' offer the [[Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)\|Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]]. However, other substance abuse services are available:

	* Drug Education Classes		* Drug Education Classes
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	=== Visitation ===		=== Visitation ===

	There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our [[~~Visiting_Policies_and_Procedures~~\|Visitation Guide]].		There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our [[Visiting Policies and Procedures\|Visitation Guide]].

	For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/tus/ Official BOP Page].		For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/tus/ Official BOP Page].

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	USP Tucson is one of several federal prisons that offers a '''Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP)'''. Approximately 40 percent of the inmate population is incarcerated for a current or past sexual offense. Having a larger concentration of sex offenders at SOMP facilities ensures that inmates feel safer participating in treatment programs.		USP Tucson is one of several federal prisons that offers a '''Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP)'''. Approximately 40 percent of the inmate population is incarcerated for a current or past sexual offense. Having a larger concentration of sex offenders at SOMP facilities ensures that inmates feel safer participating in treatment programs.

			== Notable Inmates ==

			USP Tucson has housed several high-profile inmates:

			* '''[[Keith_Raniere]]''' - NXIVM cult leader, serving a 120-year sentence for sex trafficking, racketeering, and other charges.
			* '''Dzhokhar Tsarnaev''' - Boston Marathon bomber, held briefly at USP Tucson before transfer to ADX Florence.

	== Programs and Services ==		== Programs and Services ==
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'''United States Penitentiary, Tucson''' ('''USP Tucson''') is a high-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in Tucson, Arizona. It is operated by the [[Index_of_Federal_Prison_Facilities|Federal Bureau of Prisons]], a division of the United States Department of Justice. USP Tucson is the '''only high-security federal prison in Arizona''' and is part of the Tucson Federal Correctional Complex, which also includes the [[USP_Tucson_(minimum-security_camp)|USP Tucson Satellite Prison Camp]].

== Overview ==

USP Tucson opened on February 5, 2007, on a 640-acre property approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Tucson, near Interstate 10 and Wilmot Road. The 584,000-square-foot facility was designed to house 1,500 inmates, though population targets were later reduced to approximately 960. As of October 2025, USP Tucson houses approximately 983 inmates.

As a high-security United States Penitentiary, USP Tucson features reinforced perimeters, armed patrols, restrictive movement protocols, and strict controls over inmate movements. Inmates are housed in single and multi-person cells with guarded perimeters.

=== Sex Offender Management Program ===

USP Tucson is one of several federal prisons that offers a '''Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP)'''. Approximately 40 percent of the inmate population is incarcerated for a current or past sexual offense. Having a larger concentration of sex offenders at SOMP facilities ensures that inmates feel safer participating in treatment programs.

== Programs and Services ==

=== Drug Treatment Programs ===

USP Tucson does '''not''' offer the [[Residential_Drug_Abuse_Program_(RDAP)|Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]]. However, other substance abuse services are available:

* Drug Education Classes
* Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP)

=== Educational Programs ===

The facility provides educational opportunities including:

* Literacy programs
* GED preparation
* English-as-a-Second Language (ESL)
* Adult Continuing Education (ACE) courses

=== Health Services ===

Health services at USP Tucson include:

* Sick call
* Dental services
* Physical examinations
* Chronic care management
* Medical emergencies
* Medication distribution
* Mental health services

Emergency medical care is available 24 hours a day.

=== Work Programs ===

Inmates may work in various facility operations including food service, maintenance, landscaping, and other institutional support functions.

== Notes from Alumni ==

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== Location & Visitation ==

=== Location ===

Physical address: 9300 S Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756

USP Tucson is located approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Tucson, Arizona.

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=== Contact ===

* Phone: 520-663-5000

=== Visitation ===

There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our [[Visiting_Policies_and_Procedures|Visitation Guide]].

For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/tus/ Official BOP Page].

== See also ==

* [[Index of Federal Prison Facilities]]
* [[USP Tucson (minimum-security camp)]]
* [[Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods]]

== References ==

* [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/tus/ Bureau of Prisons - USP Tucson]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Penitentiary,_Tucson United States Penitentiary, Tucson - Wikipedia]

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