Correctional Officers Protection Act

H.R. 1064, the Correctional Officers Protection Act, would require the Attorney General to update federal regulations to allow Bureau of Prisons officers and employees to carry firearms while they are off duty. Currently, these personnel are generally restricted from carrying service weapons outside of their official shifts. By granting this authorization, the bill aims to provide correctional staff with a consistent means of self-defense during their personal time, acknowledging the potential risks they face in the community due to the nature of their work.