What is a MDC 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.
“MDC” 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, Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) appears on 3 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: Brooklyn Mdc, Guaynabo Mdc, Los Angeles Mdc.
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 photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Brooklyn Mdc
MDC (Metropolitan Detention Center)
Brooklyn Mdc — MDC in New York (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Guaynabo Mdc
MDC (Metropolitan Detention Center)
Guaynabo Mdc — MDC in RQ (Federal BOP listing).
No photograph in this directory
No facility photo on file; we do not use generic stand-ins for named sites.
Los Angeles Mdc
MDC (Metropolitan Detention Center)
Los Angeles Mdc — MDC in California (Federal BOP listing).