Can Disciplinary Barracks prisoners be members of RallyPoint?

LTC Stephen F. — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 09:58:45 -0500

One of my sons who served with the 3/75 Ranger battalion is a prisoner in the Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth.
I expect that prisoners are not permitted to access social media websites such as RallyPoint but I am not sure.
Are federal prisoners able to be RallyPoint members?

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Dec 3 at 2015 10:01 AM

SSG Audwin Scott — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:01:55 -0500

I am not sure but if they are like any other prison system, don't think that have access to do so.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Dec 3 at 2015 10:02 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:02:59 -0500

My son's last name is Ford and I am hopeful somebody with access to the DB prisoners could say hello to my son for me - especially if it was a chaplain.
My son's birthday is December 6.
I know the DB is unique but I don't know how much different it is than other Federal Prisons.

Response by LTC Christopher Carpentier made Dec 3 at 2015 10:08 PM

LTC Christopher Carpentier — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:08:01 -0500

Inmates at the USB do not have access to the internet. Cadre and Staff of the USS is also not allowed unofficial contact with family members of inmates. If you would like to pass a message, I recommend you contact the Directorate of Inmate Administration at the USDB for further guidance.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2015 12:58 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:58:18 -0500

Maybe Trustees might have authorization and access to tbe internet but doubt it. I worked in the old Castle and none of the inmates had access to the internet.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2016 12:35 PM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 12:35:37 -0500

No, not while they are incarcerated.