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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 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 ==
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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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Latest revision as of 20:29, 8 December 2025

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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 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 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.

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

Drug Treatment Programs

USP Tucson does not offer the 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.

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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.

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 Visitation Guide.

For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: Official BOP Page.

See also

References

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