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


* Rapper Kodak Black served time at USP Thomson Camp before being pardoned in 2021 by President Trump. He was transferred there following a lawsuit against USP Big Sandy officials alleging emotional and physical abuse.
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* The facility was converted from high-security to low-security in 2023 after serious incidents. Former Warden Bergami described finding "an enormous problem with inmate abuse" on his first day, including falsified charges and prisoners kept in restraints so tight they left scars called "The Thomson tattoo."
* A site visit report noted that "inmates of color are terrified of the correctional officers."
* Officials have struggled with staffing—in May 2021, over 30% of correctional officer positions were unfilled. The village of Thomson has fewer than 1,000 residents.
* The facility now operates as FCI Thomson at low security.


''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''
''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''
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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/tom/ 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/tom/ Official BOP Page].
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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|question = Does FCI Thomson allow conjugal visits?
|answer = No. FCI Thomson does not allow conjugal visits. The Federal Bureau of Prisons does not permit conjugal visits at any facility regardless of security level. This includes all minimum-security federal prison camps, low-security FCIs, medium-security facilities, and high-security USPs. Only four state prison systems (California, Connecticut, New York, and Washington) allow conjugal visits for state prisoners. Federal inmates have no access to conjugal or extended family visits anywhere in the BOP system.
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|question = What types of visitation are allowed at FCI Thomson?
|answer = FCI Thomson allows contact visits during designated visiting hours, typically on weekends and holidays. Contact visits permit brief embraces at the start and end of visits, but prolonged physical contact is not allowed. All visits occur in supervised visiting rooms. Visitors must be pre-approved through a background check process and must follow dress code requirements. For full details, see the [[Visiting_Policies_and_Procedures|Visiting Policies and Procedures]] page.
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Latest revision as of 22:51, 29 December 2025

MALE
Gender
MINIMUM
Security Level
131
Population (Nov. 2025)
No RDAP


Notes from Alumni

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


Location & Visitation

Location

Physical location: THOMSON, IL 61285

Mailing address: 1100 ONE MILE ROAD, THOMSON, IL 61285

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.

Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Does FCI Thomson allow conjugal visits?

No. FCI Thomson does not allow conjugal visits. The Federal Bureau of Prisons does not permit conjugal visits at any facility regardless of security level. This includes all minimum-security federal prison camps, low-security FCIs, medium-security facilities, and high-security USPs. Only four state prison systems (California, Connecticut, New York, and Washington) allow conjugal visits for state prisoners. Federal inmates have no access to conjugal or extended family visits anywhere in the BOP system.



Q: What types of visitation are allowed at FCI Thomson?

FCI Thomson allows contact visits during designated visiting hours, typically on weekends and holidays. Contact visits permit brief embraces at the start and end of visits, but prolonged physical contact is not allowed. All visits occur in supervised visiting rooms. Visitors must be pre-approved through a background check process and must follow dress code requirements. For full details, see the Visiting Policies and Procedures page.


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