Federal Correctional Institution, Danbury, Federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut
The Federal Correctional Institution consists of multiple buildings housing both male and female inmates at different security levels in separate facilities.
The prison opened in August 1940 and served as a detention center for numerous conscientious objectors during World War II, including poet Robert Lowell.
Students and professors from Yale Law School provide legal services to inmates, maintaining a connection between academic institutions and correctional facilities.
The prison requires all funds for inmates to be processed through a designated center in Des Moines, Iowa, following specific protocols for money transfers.
A devastating fire in July 1977 caused five inmate deaths due to smoke inhalation, leading to substantial changes in fire safety measures.
Location: Connecticut
Location: Fairfield County
Location: Danbury
Official opening: August 1940
Address: ROUTE 37, DANBURY, CT 06811 06811
Phone: +12037436471
Website: https://bop.gov/locations/institutions/dan
GPS coordinates: 41.43690,-73.46830
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:20
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