The author, a prisoner previously held at FPC Morgantown, spent 30 days in transit to FCI McKean. The transfer process, which included two trans-continental flights and multiple bus rides, was initiated on June 5th for a drug and alcohol treatment program. The inmate's request for a transfer furlough, which would have allowed him to transport himself at his own expense, was denied on June 8th.
The transit journey began on June 10th. Inmates were shackled and transported by bus to the Greenbriar Valley Regional Airport. The author noted that the transit system involves a central hub in Oklahoma City, where prisoners are held before being flown to their final destinations. The estimated cost for transiting a single prisoner through the Oklahoma facility is approximately $10 000.
During the journey, the author described the logistical operations managed by the US Marshals, including the use of specialized aircraft for prisoner transport. Upon arrival at the Oklahoma City transit hub, inmates were processed through holding facilities. The author reported significant overcrowding and poor conditions within the transit system, noting that the entire relocation process lasted for a month.
