My husband will have to transfer to another prison when his program is over. Can anyone tell me how Allenwood low is?

My fiance is in FCI Allenwood/medium. Its not that bad. They can buy time on the phone and call U straight through or they cancall collect. With the phone they only can talk for 300 min a month. Visits arent so bad. DONT wear a underwire in your bra. you wont get through the metal detector and they wont let you in..Is there anything specific you want to know? i will try to help

ya, I was wondering if they are doing random testing with the ion/drug machine. My husband was in Oakdale, LA and we were turned away because we tested positive for drugs (I was 9 mos. preg.). The facility he is in now is really good about it. I have only been tested one time. But if allenwood is harrassing everyone with it its not worth it for him to be closer to home, I would rather travel and know I can see him.

They do some kind of vacume thing to your hands. Not all the time. But i dont know if thats what you are talking about. Let me know. The prison is in the boon docks. It takes me 3 in a half hours to get there and i live in Jersey. The visits arent that crowded though. You can only inbrace at the begginning and the end of visits. You cant even hold hands during the visits. Thats the bad part

hi, my son went into Allenwood Low (SS) on 5/3/07, it's to early to hear from him yet but i've already sent letters to him. i'd like to get a package started for him and my question is,, what can i send? i sent money through the Western Union Quick Pay the day we took him in so he's ok for a short time with that. this might sound silly but, can i send him hot fries? he just loves them and eats them by the ton,lol. he's just over 2 hours from us so thats one good thing, we cant wait for the first visit, there will be so many things to ask him. will talk to all you good people again soon, my thoughts are with you all and your loved ones and friends. talk care.

Hi. My Boo is being transfered there on the 28th. Can you give me straight directions?

Hey PTO family, as always wanna send love from NJ for helping me. Question, I have been searching within site for process of transfer from prison to prison. My dance turned into a romance is going to allenwood low. Can some give me some direct info on this? or assist me on link? As always thank you,

I have finally surrendered to my soul mate. ;)

Hey fam, I am at this posting because update my dearheart did not move due to health reasons. He was told to pack up today and will be going to Allenwood Low anytime next week. Can someone give me more details if possible regarding transfer from otisville to Allenwood? Does he have to go to brooklyn first? any stops?

My husband was just transferred to Allenwood Low. Make sure you go to the bop website and print off a visitation request form and mail it as soon as you know your man has made it so that you can be approved. It doesn't matter if you are listed in the PSI report. Allenwood likes to run their own checks.

On 8/17 I'm leaving from MD going to Allenwood, if you need a ride pm me for more details.

thanks much and by the way, beautiful picture. So loving:cool:

My BIL and his friend are at Allenwood Low. The first visit went well and they even let his niece in even though she was not on the list the first time and then the second time they turned her away.

I think it is really just the guard that is there at the time. The wait was not long and you can go outside or inside.

Remember to bring money b/c he will be missing dinner to visit with you if you go in the evening.

Thank you, for the information. :thumbsup:

Anyone know of any hotels near Allenwood?

I thought visiting was from 8-3 pm.

My BIL and his friend are at Allenwood Low. The first visit went well and they even let his niece in even though she was not on the list the first time and then the second time they turned her away.

I think it is really just the guard that is there at the time. The wait was not long and you can go outside or inside.

Remember to bring money b/c he will be missing dinner to visit with you if you go in the evening.

Hey fam, question, are there surrounding hotels in this area?

hey, I need information regarding the visits. I was told I because I am not immeidate family, I need to fill out some type of form everytime I visit. What is this process, any info would be cool, Thanx Ann

Hey Ann,

When I visit on Sunday I will let you know. It will be my first visit. I thought I'd surprise him on his birthday.

I looked online for hotels and you would have to stay in Allenwood which isn't that far from White Deer where the prisons are located. While I'm there I'm going to be driving around to see what's around and will post my findings.

Shona`

Well I just came back from my first visit at Allenwood and for the most part it was ok. I did have a problem with one CO who kept her eyes on my family the whole time we were there. She came to us stating that she was giving us a firm warning because one of the kids were running and of course being kids, stating that if she sees them running or acting silly that she would terminate the visit. :angry:So, of course I turn to her, politely and say, "Excuse me ma'am can you tell me what you mean by acting silly because my son IS 5 years old" :confused: This woman turned to my husband as if I said nothing and told him to walk up to the desk. :blah: I believe he might have been written up, but I don't understand why. Then when it was time to go my husband gave me 2 pecks on the lips, nothing like other couples were doing and she yells his last name, you're done :angry:I really wanted to beat her down for how petty she was being.


On a lighter note........

When visiting NO OPEN TOE SHOES, even for small children :confused:. I know, I don't understand that either. A little girl couldn't come in to see her dad because she had on sandals. If you wear shorts they must be an 1 inch below the knee or you won't be able to visit, this includes children over 14 and men. Also no head bands or hair wraps. Also, DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT GO TO THE RESTROOM UNTIL YOU ARE FULLY CHECKED IN AND YOU ARE TAKEN TO THE VISITING AREA. I saw someone turned away today for going to the restroom and they were told they cannot do any personal hygiene :confused:before being checked in. I suggest waiting til you're in the visiting room and then still wait awhile (that's what I did).

I didn't do as much sight seeing as I wanted to investigate the hotel/motel situation but there is a motel called the Allenwood motel that is $45/night and then there is a Holiday Inn about 10 to 15 mins away from the prisons.

When you bring money, you can bring in 1's, 5's and change. Make sure that when you buy something that you have the exact change because the machines will not give you change. I suggest bringing a roll of dimes with you. Soda's are $1.35, 2-Packets of Wings is $6.00 (they come 2 in each vending slot, there is no buying only 1), they have Mac N Cheez $2.00 and pizza ( I can't remember how much that was), as well as ice cream, coffee and of course the candy machine (which is overpriced).

The visiting area isn't very big and Loved ones that are in the SHU still have contact visits but they must sit right in front of the CO's desk. The visitor's bathrooms are located outside of the visiting room. You may sit outdoors if you wish, that area isn't very large at all. There is a children's room where the children can play, but the downside of that is that they must be supervised at all times and the loved one is not allowed in there, he must stand at the door. Your loved one may warm his own food but is not allowed to touch any money nor go in the vending machine area.

When leaving after 2:30 you must wait for all inmates to stand to the left and vistors to sit to the right for count. At this time you must sit down while they call each loved one and hand them their card and they sit. Once all loved ones have been called and are seated they will then call "visitor for "loved one's last name", you will put your hand under the black light and then go outside the door to wait for the rest of the people to be called in your group. They take several small groups of people at a time.

I hope this helps.

:grouphug: Thank you for the info, Shona. I am sorry about the begining of your visit. Suprising him is always good. I must do this sometime. I am mailing out my visit form today and pray all will be well. Peace and lets pm soon, Ann

Ann I hope you are approved soon. Maybe we'll see each other.....

That would be nice, will keep you posted.;)

Sugargallon - Sounds like you got a C.O. in the visiting room who is a B-tch!!! Those are the worst - when they try to say that children have to sit still the whole time and not be kids!! If it gets excessive, I have had success with writing the warden on behalf of my child and encouraging others to, also. But don't do it first time out of the shoot. Hopefully she'll rotate out of there pretty soon!! If she's there next time you visit - the trick is to "lay low." If she tells you to do something just nod and say "O.K." Pretend like she's wallpaper and don't initiate contact. Don't push the envelope on any rules - and she'll go on to harass someone else. As my husband taught our son - if you don't let them "push your buttons" and don't react, it's really YOU who has the control - within.

Thanks Zelda I'll keep that in mind when I go visit next time.

Sugargallon - Sounds like you got a C.O. in the visiting room who is a B-tch!!! Those are the worst - when they try to say that children have to sit still the whole time and not be kids!! If it gets excessive, I have had success with writing the warden on behalf of my child and encouraging others to, also. But don't do it first time out of the shoot. Hopefully she'll rotate out of there pretty soon!! If she's there next time you visit - the trick is to "lay low." If she tells you to do something just nod and say "O.K." Pretend like she's wallpaper and don't initiate contact. Don't push the envelope on any rules - and she'll go on to harass someone else. As my husband taught our son - if you don't let them "push your buttons" and don't react, it's really YOU who has the control - within.

Hey, I went on my first visit to Allenwood Low this weekend. Thank S, for all the info you were right on point. I did come across that special CO and he got pulled up for me leaning on him too much that was on Saturday, We took pictures and baked in the sun, and did the google thing both days. On Sunday, the visit was smooth. We stayed outside most of the time. Over all the visit was greeatt!:fb: :yay: :drool: My processing was smooth and look forward to seeing him again the 2nd weekend in Sept. Sugar, not sure if this is on weekend for you, let me know. :thumbsup: ;)

:yay: Glad to hear your visit went well. Are you talking September 7-9 or 14-16. More than likely I will go the 14th. I'm going this Friday for a 1 day visit without the kids so that we can really talk being that I'm off and besides that, no one needed a ride so I might as well take advantage and go by myself. How was the hotel?

Hey, I went on my first visit to Allenwood Low this weekend. Thank S, for all the info you were right on point. I did come across that special CO and he got pulled up for me leaning on him too much that was on Saturday, We took pictures and baked in the sun, and did the google thing both days. On Sunday, the visit was smooth. We stayed outside most of the time. Over all the visit was greeatt!:fb: :yay: :drool: My processing was smooth and look forward to seeing him again the 2nd weekend in Sept. Sugar, not sure if this is on weekend for you, let me know. :thumbsup: ;)

Thank you, I'm going on the 7-9. Sounds like a plan. Enjoy on Friday. I stayed at the Holiday Inn this time however I will be staying at the Allenwood for that weekend. Was thinking about going up for Labor Day however the traffic was crazy this weekend with construction so that weekend may be worse. Talk soon, A.

My KING is there as well... I see that yall met the Special CO!!! Yeah... she can be real petty! On her days off... the visits run smooth tho.
If you guys visit on a regular... I suggest you get a hand full of the forms & filled them out before getting there.
The best time to arrive... for a full day would be 7am... wait in the prk lot with the others... we normally go by who is parked there first.
At times they can make us wait at the door for a little bit... even if they say visits from 8am... sometimes you get processed after 8:30 am & don't get to see your love one til after 9am... that sucks!!!!!
Get your food while you wait... so you have all the time possible & more choices.
I love that we can at least hold hands all throughout the visit... play games/cards & talk with no restrictions.
Long weekends are great... as we can spend 4 days with them. $$$ can become an issue when one has to travel all the way out there but if you going to be there for a few days... or even 2 days
I normally stay at the Northwood Motel... it's 10 min away & I find it to be cleaner than the Allenwood Motel & both are the same price.
They have a mini fridge & microwave... even a pool for the hot summer days after the visit.

Hey, my boo is there and from what I understand you get friday-sunday unless holiday on monday. I am glad also we have more contact. I have to be aware that we are not lounging on the beach. Laughing, I go once a month, and she is always there, when is she off? However I found her to be more mellow on 2nd visit.

Yes you get Fri-SAt-Sun...& if a Monday Holiday... you get that as well!!! I love those long weekends!!!! 4 whole days!!!!!!The contact is great there... I hear you!!! we sure aint on no beach & he has to remind of that sometimes... cause my hands start moving up on the back of his neck!!! I just can't help myself but we do have to be careful.
Well I been there a few times & she wasn't there... & it was grrrrrrrrrrrreat!!!! The room is so more relax when she's not... but it don't happen often!!!
I go once a month as well.... it's a 8 hour drive for me but all worth it!!!

I have a friend in Allenwood med. this infor is very helpfull. he likes to playsoftball, work out he takes classes when offered. Nice to know someone else has a loved one here.

My friend is in Allenwood Low, I was wondering what it is like in the facility if you have heard about from your loved ones. Like is there any people that would prey upon to other inmates or is it just everyone's just trying to do their time?

Anything more info would be great! Thanks!