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    Federal Bureau of Prisons
    Develop and implement a reliable method to calculate appropriate staffing levels at the enterprise and institution levels. Such a method should seek to baseline appropriate staffing levels for the current inmate population and be flexible to account for future population changes overall and among institutions, as well as other factors (e.g., institution security level and layout) that determine appropriate staffing levels. Once such a method is developed, communicate the need to align funding levels with appropriate staffing levels to executive and legislative branch stakeholders.
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    Federal Bureau of Prisons
    Develop a comprehensive strategic plan for transitioning to a fully digital security camera system that, among other things:a. identifies enhancements needed to address camera functionality and coverage deficiencies, b. provides cost projections and the BOP appropriations account to fund the upgrades, andc. includes an estimated timeline for completion of the work.
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    Federal Bureau of Investigation
    Reassess its policies to more precisely describe for FBI employees when they are required to promptly contact and coordinate with applicable state and local law enforcement and social service agencies after receiving allegations of crimes against children that potentially fall under state jurisdiction, even when the allegations also potentially fall within the FBI's jurisdiction.