What is a FDC prison? (Federal BOP directory note)
20 March 2026Counts and labels reflect the prison import in this site build. They are not live government data.
Thematic graphic — not a photograph of a named facility.
“FDC” is a Bureau of Prisons facility-type designation in our dataset. This article summarises what that label usually signals in a directory context—without replacing official BOP definitions or legal classifications.
How we use this label
In this build, Federal Detention Center (FDC) appears on 5 federal records. Names and acronyms follow the import; operational detail varies by site.
This site uses a BOP-derived listing from the build import. It is not a live government feed. Confirm visiting, security classification, and population with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Examples in this import
Named sites include: Honolulu Fdc, Houston Fdc, Miami Fdc, Philadelphia Fdc, Seatac Fdc.
Browse by this facility type
Use the linked hub page to compare establishments that share this designation in our listing.
Frequently asked questions
- Is security level the same as facility type?
- Not exactly. We show a simplified security label on profiles; facility type is a separate field from the import. Use BOP sources for authoritative classification.
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No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Honolulu Fdc
FDC (Federal Detention Center)
Honolulu Fdc — FDC in Hawaii (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Houston Fdc
FDC (Federal Detention Center)
Houston Fdc — FDC in Texas (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Miami Fdc
FDC (Federal Detention Center)
Miami Fdc — FDC in Florida (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Philadelphia Fdc
FDC (Federal Detention Center)
Philadelphia Fdc — FDC in Pennsylvania (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Seatac Fdc
FDC (Federal Detention Center)
Seatac Fdc — FDC in Washington (Federal BOP listing).