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US Bureau of Prisons director Harley Lappin announces retirement

By Douglas A. Berman

As detailed in this BOP press release, "Director Harley G. Lappin has decided to retire from the Bureau of Prisons effective May 7, 2011." Here is more from the release: During his eight years as director of the Bureau of Prisons, Mr. Lappin has played an important role in supporting the Department of Justice efforts to manage federal prisons that are safe and secure and provide prisoners with a range of programs to enable them to develop the skills needed for reentry into society. Additionally, he has supported the department?s initiatives involving immigration, drug and weapons prosecutions, and the nation?s war on terror. Despite significant budget challenges during Director Lappin?s tenure, the bureau has expanded and improved program offerings for inmates that enhance public safety...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on March 26, 2011 (boomark / email).