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Administrative Detention Status. A non-punitive form of separation from the general population used when the continued presence of the inmate within the general population would pose a serious threat to life, property, self, staff or other inmates, or to the security or orderly running of the institution. This housing status may also include inmates who require protective custody, those who cannot be placed in local population because they are en route to another institution (holdovers), and those who are awaiting a hearing before the Unit Discipline Committee or Discipline Hearing Officer. Program Statement 5270.07, Inmate Discipline and Special Housing Units, found at Bureau's public website. Additionally, all newly arriving inmates at MCC are placed in the Special Housing Unit until they are screened and an appropriate housing unit (general population or SHU) is determined. J. Miscellaneous 1. Religious Programs Title 28 C.F.R. §548, Religious Programs and Program Statement 5360.09, Religious Beliefs and Practices set forth the Bureau of Prisons' policy for inmates who wish to practice their religion while incarcerated. Chaplains are available at all institutions. See 28 C.F.R. §548.12. In addition, contract religious clergy and volunteers from the community augment Bureau staff to make available a wide variety of programs, including those involving group worship, individual religions counseling, spiritual guidance, and the study of sacred writings. See 28 C.F.R. §548.14. Inmates must make all religious requests, including common fare diets, through the Religious Services Department. 2. Food Service Title 28 C.F.R. §548, Subpart C - Special Food and Meals, provides that special diets are available to meet the medical needs of diabetics and others who require low-salt, low-calorie, or other special diets. Additionally, "common-fare" meals are offered to inmates whose religious practices require dietary restrictions. See 28 C.F.R. §§547.20(b) and 548.20; Program Statement 5360.09, Religious Beliefs and Practices. The common fare program is designed to meet the dietary requirements of different religions. 3. Inmate Commissary Inmates' families and friends may send inmates funds through Western Union's Quick Collect Program or through the National Lock Box. Please see instructions at the following address: http://www.bop.gov/inmate_programs/money.jsp Page 21 of 22