How to Use Florida's Prison TIPS Line to Report Safety Concerns for Someone at Union Correctional Institution

Florida's Department of Corrections runs Prison TIPS to gather intelligence about criminal activity connected to the state prison system. This includes Union Correctional Institution - whether something is happening inside the facility or outside but tied to it. If you need to report a safety threat or criminal behavior, this is the right channel.

Many people hesitate to report because they're afraid of being identified. With Prison TIPS, you don't have to give your name - the program keeps caller identity confidential. Be as clear and specific as you can in your report, but know you can share what you know anonymously.

1. Use the inmate phone - The person incarcerated at Union Correctional Institution can place the call from an inmate phone.
2. Dial TIPS (Star 8477) - They should press Star, then 8477.
3. Follow the prompts - Stay on the line and complete the recorded prompts so the tip is fully submitted.

Calling from outside the prison? Use the Prison TIPS public line: 1-877-660-6850. Follow the recorded prompts to leave your information about the safety concern or criminal activity at Union Correctional Institution. Take your time with the prompts so your report goes through correctly.

Prefer to report in Spanish? Prison TIPS offers Spanish-language program information and instructions ("Denuncias Linea Directa"). The process is the same: incarcerated people dial TIPS (estrella 8477) from an inmate phone and follow the prompts, while members of the public call 1-877-660-6850.

Prison TIPS is specifically for reporting criminal activity and safety concerns affecting Florida's prison system, including Union Correctional Institution. For non-safety issues - like case status or parole questions - contact the Florida Commission on Offender Review or other official channels instead.