How to Report a Concern About an Inmate or Staff at Sandstone FCI (step-by-step)

The BOP's

Start on the BOP website’s “Report a concern” form. That’s the official online form used to submit either an inmate-related concern or a staff misconduct report.

Select the

Use the location field to select Sandstone FCI. This ties your concern to the correct institution. If you want to verify facility details before submitting, the BOP's contact directory lists information for facilities nationwide, including Sandstone FCI.

Write a short, specific subject line summarizing your concern. In the description area, lay out what happened clearly: who was involved, what occurred, when and where it happened, and what you personally witnessed or were told. Mention any witnesses or supporting documents - this makes your concern easier to investigate.

• ✓ A clear subject line that summarizes the issue
• ✓ Who the concern is about (inmate and/or staff)
• ✓ What happened (stick to specific facts)
• ✓ When it happened (date/time or best estimate)
• ✓ Where it happened (within Sandstone FCI, if known)
• ✓ Names of any witnesses (if you have them)
• ✓ Any supporting details you can describe clearly in writing

Want a copy of your submission or follow-up correspondence? Add your email address in the optional field. You can still submit without it, but you won't receive email updates about your concern.

Hit submit and look for the on-screen confirmation. If you see an error asking you to try again, double-check your email address (if you entered one) and resubmit.

Precheck

• ✓ The correct type of concern you’re reporting (so you can select it on the form)
• ✓ The location/facility: Sandstone FCI (so you can select the right location)
• ✓ A short subject line that sums up the issue
• ✓ A detailed description of what happened (who/what/when/where)
• ✓ Names of any witnesses (if known)
• ✓ Any supporting details you can accurately describe
• ✓ An email address (optional) if you want a copy and correspondence

Prefer to contact the facility directly? The BOP's online contact directory lists physical addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers for facilities nationwide - including Sandstone FCI.

1. Open the BOP contact directory - It’s the BOP’s nationwide listing for facility contact information.
2. Search for Sandstone FCI - Select the Sandstone FCI entry from the facilities list.
3. Use the listed contact method - The directory includes physical address details and the facility’s phone and fax numbers, so you can contact the institution directly.