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	'''Federal Correctional Institution, Lompoc II''' ('''FCI Lompoc II''') is a low-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in Lompoc, California. ~~It is operated by the~~ [[Index_of_Federal_Prison_Facilities\|Federal Bureau of Prisons]], a division of the United States Department of Justice. ~~The facility is part of the Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex (FCC Lompoc), located approximately~~ 175 miles northwest of Los Angeles, adjacent to Vandenberg Space Force Base.		'''Federal Correctional Institution, Lompoc II''' ('''FCI Lompoc II''') is a low-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in Lompoc, California. The [[Index_of_Federal_Prison_Facilities\|Federal Bureau of Prisons]], which operates it, is a division of the United States Department of Justice. About 175 miles northwest of Los Angeles, this facility sits adjacent to Vandenberg Space Force Base as part of the larger Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex (FCC Lompoc).

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

	~~FCI Lompoc II operates as a low~~-security ~~facility~~ housing adult ~~male offenders in dormitory-style accommodations~~. As of 2025, ~~the main institution houses approximately~~ 1,752 inmates. ~~The facility~~ also ~~has~~ an adjacent minimum-security satellite camp ~~housing approximately~~ 190 lower-risk ~~inmates~~.		Low-security housing for adult males. That's the core mission here. As of 2025, roughly 1,752 inmates live in dormitory-style accommodations at the main institution. There's also an adjacent minimum-security satellite camp that holds about 190 lower-risk offenders.

	~~The~~ facility ~~has undergone several~~ security ~~level changes throughout its history~~, operating at various times as high, medium, and now low security. ~~Inmates are housed in dormitory-style accommodations which facilitate communal~~ living ~~and access to~~ work and educational programs.		Throughout its existence, the facility's shifted security levels more than once, operating at various times as high, medium, and now low security. Dormitory living arrangements help inmates connect with work and educational programs more easily than cell-based systems would allow.

	~~Security features include a double-fenced~~ perimeter with electronic detection systems~~, motion~~ sensors, and surveillance cameras.		The perimeter has two fences with electronic detection systems. Motion sensors and surveillance cameras round out the security picture.

	== History ==		== History ==

	~~The facility originated from~~ Army ~~disciplinary barracks established during~~ World War II on the grounds of Camp Cooke, a ~~military~~ training installation near Lompoc. ~~The~~ Federal Bureau of Prisons ~~assumed control of the Army's facility~~ in the 1950s ~~as part of broader efforts~~ to repurpose closed or underutilized military installations for federal incarceration.		It all started with the Army. During World War II, the military ran disciplinary barracks on the grounds of Camp Cooke, a training installation near Lompoc. When the [[Index_of_Federal_Prison_Facilities\|Federal Bureau of Prisons]] took over in the 1950s, they were working to repurpose closed or underutilized military installations for federal incarceration purposes.

	~~FCI Lompoc originally~~ opened in 1970 as Federal Prison Camp Lompoc. In 1990, it ~~converted into~~ the low-security federal prison ~~it is~~ today.		The facility opened in 1970. Back then, it was called Federal Prison Camp Lompoc. By 1990, it'd become the low-security federal prison we know today.

	== Programs and Services ==		== Programs and Services ==
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	=== Drug Treatment Programs ===		=== Drug Treatment Programs ===

	FCI Lompoc II offers ~~comprehensive substance abuse treatment~~:		Substance abuse treatment is comprehensive here. FCI Lompoc II offers several options:

	* [[Residential_Drug_Abuse_Program_(RDAP)\|Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]] - a 500-hour, 9- to 12~~-month program using~~ cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques~~; completers~~ may ~~be eligible~~ for up to one year sentence reduction		* [[Residential_Drug_Abuse_Program_(RDAP)\|Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]] - A 500-hour course running 9 to 12 months that uses cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques. Inmates who complete it may qualify for up to one year in sentence reduction.
	* Drug Abuse Education Course		* Drug Abuse Education Course
	* Non-Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (NR-DAP)		* Non-Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (NR-DAP)
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	=== Educational Programs ===		=== Educational Programs ===

	~~The facility provides educational~~ opportunities ~~including~~:		Educational opportunities span basic to advanced levels:

	* Literacy programs		* Literacy programs
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	=== Health Services ===		=== Health Services ===

	~~Health services include routine medical~~ and dental care~~, physical~~ examinations, emergency treatment, and medication distribution. ~~Emergency~~ medical care is available 24 hours a day.		Medical and dental care is available. Physical examinations, emergency treatment, and medication distribution happen regularly. What's important is that emergency medical care stays available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

	== Notable Inmates (Historical) ==		== Notable Inmates (Historical) ==

	~~The~~ Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex ~~has housed several notable inmates~~:		Several high-profile figures have been housed at the Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex:

	* '''H.R. Haldeman''' - White House Chief of Staff under President Nixon, served 18 months for conspiracy and corruption ~~charges~~ related to Watergate		* '''H.R. Haldeman''' - White House Chief of Staff under President Nixon. He served 18 months for conspiracy and corruption related to Watergate.
	* '''Reed Slatkin''' - Co-founder of EarthLink, served 14 years ~~for~~ mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy		* '''Reed Slatkin''' - Co-founder of EarthLink who served 14 years on mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy convictions.
	* '''Demetrius Flenory''' - Co-founder of the Black Mafia Family, served 30 years for leading a national drug trafficking operation		* '''Demetrius Flenory''' - Co-founder of the Black Mafia Family. He served 30 years for leading a national drug trafficking operation.
	* '''Chi Mak''' - Former Boeing engineer, serving 24 years for conspiracy to commit economic espionage		* '''Chi Mak''' - Former Boeing engineer serving 24 years for conspiracy to commit economic espionage.

	=== Christopher Boyce Escape (1980) ===		=== Christopher Boyce Escape (1980) ===

	~~FCI Lompoc witnessed a notorious~~ escape in 1980. Christopher Boyce, serving a 40~~-year sentence~~ for spying for the Soviet Union~~, escaped by exploiting~~ a hidden drainage hole, ~~constructing~~ a makeshift ladder, and ~~using~~ small scissors to ~~breach~~ the security perimeter. The ~~escape sparked a~~ nationwide manhunt ~~lasting~~ 20 months before ~~his recapture by~~ U.S. Marshals and FBI agents.		One escape stands out. In 1980, Christopher Boyce was serving 40 years for spying for the Soviet Union when he got out. He found a hidden drainage hole, built a makeshift ladder, and used small scissors to cut through the security perimeter. The nationwide manhunt lasted 20 months before U.S. Marshals and FBI agents tracked him down.

	== Notes from Alumni ==		== Notes from Alumni ==

	~~We have not~~ yet ~~heard any notes or tips from alumni~~ of FCI Lompoc II. Have ~~something~~ you~~'d like~~ to contribute? Log in above and then tap Edit at the top of this page ~~to get started~~.		Nothing's been shared yet by former residents of FCI Lompoc II. Have you been here? Want to contribute your experiences? Log in above and then tap Edit at the top of this page.

	''~~Please remember~~ that experiences are unique and may not reflect today~~'s experience~~.''		''Keep in mind that personal experiences are unique and may not reflect conditions today.''

	== Location & Visitation ==		== Location & Visitation ==
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	Physical address: 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436		Physical address: 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436

	~~FCI Lompoc II is located approximately~~ 175 miles northwest of Los Angeles, ~~adjacent~~ to Vandenberg Space Force Base.		The facility sits about 175 miles northwest of Los Angeles, right next to Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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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]].		Visiting rules here are specific and detailed. You'll want to know what's expected before you show up. Check out our [[Visiting_Policies_and_Procedures\|Visitation Guide]] for the full breakdown.

	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/lom/ Official BOP Page].		For the most current visiting rules and scheduling information, always go straight to the Bureau of Prisons official page for this institution: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/lom/ Official BOP Page].

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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'''Federal Correctional Institution, Lompoc II''' ('''FCI Lompoc II''') is a low-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in Lompoc, California. It is operated by the [[Index_of_Federal_Prison_Facilities|Federal Bureau of Prisons]], a division of the United States Department of Justice. The facility is part of the Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex (FCC Lompoc), located approximately 175 miles northwest of Los Angeles, adjacent to Vandenberg Space Force Base.

== Overview ==

FCI Lompoc II operates as a low-security facility housing adult male offenders in dormitory-style accommodations. As of 2025, the main institution houses approximately 1,752 inmates. The facility also has an adjacent minimum-security satellite camp housing approximately 190 lower-risk inmates.

The facility has undergone several security level changes throughout its history, operating at various times as high, medium, and now low security. Inmates are housed in dormitory-style accommodations which facilitate communal living and access to work and educational programs.

Security features include a double-fenced perimeter with electronic detection systems, motion sensors, and surveillance cameras.

== History ==

The facility originated from Army disciplinary barracks established during World War II on the grounds of Camp Cooke, a military training installation near Lompoc. The Federal Bureau of Prisons assumed control of the Army's facility in the 1950s as part of broader efforts to repurpose closed or underutilized military installations for federal incarceration.

FCI Lompoc originally opened in 1970 as Federal Prison Camp Lompoc. In 1990, it converted into the low-security federal prison it is today.

== Programs and Services ==

=== Drug Treatment Programs ===

FCI Lompoc II offers comprehensive substance abuse treatment:

* [[Residential_Drug_Abuse_Program_(RDAP)|Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]] - a 500-hour, 9- to 12-month program using cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques; completers may be eligible for up to one year sentence reduction
* Drug Abuse Education Course
* Non-Residential Drug Abuse Treatment 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
* Post-secondary education through correspondence programs

=== Health Services ===

Health services include routine medical and dental care, physical examinations, emergency treatment, and medication distribution. Emergency medical care is available 24 hours a day.

== Notable Inmates (Historical) ==

The Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex has housed several notable inmates:

* '''H.R. Haldeman''' - White House Chief of Staff under President Nixon, served 18 months for conspiracy and corruption charges related to Watergate
* '''Reed Slatkin''' - Co-founder of EarthLink, served 14 years for mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy
* '''Demetrius Flenory''' - Co-founder of the Black Mafia Family, served 30 years for leading a national drug trafficking operation
* '''Chi Mak''' - Former Boeing engineer, serving 24 years for conspiracy to commit economic espionage

=== Christopher Boyce Escape (1980) ===

FCI Lompoc witnessed a notorious escape in 1980. Christopher Boyce, serving a 40-year sentence for spying for the Soviet Union, escaped by exploiting a hidden drainage hole, constructing a makeshift ladder, and using small scissors to breach the security perimeter. The escape sparked a nationwide manhunt lasting 20 months before his recapture by U.S. Marshals and FBI agents.

== Notes from Alumni ==

We have not yet heard any notes or tips from alumni of FCI Lompoc II. Have something you'd like to contribute? Log in above and then tap Edit at the top of this page to get started.

''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''

== Location & Visitation ==

=== Location ===

Physical address: 3901 Klein Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436

FCI Lompoc II is located approximately 175 miles northwest of Los Angeles, adjacent to Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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=== Contact ===

* Email: LOM-ExecAssistant-S@bop.gov
* Phone: 805-735-2771

=== 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/lom/ Official BOP Page].

== See also ==

* [[Index of Federal Prison Facilities]]
* [[Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods]]
* [[Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]]

== References ==

* [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/lom/ Bureau of Prisons - FCI Lompoc II]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Correctional_Institution,_Lompoc_II Federal Correctional Institution, Lompoc II - Wikipedia]

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