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This document is U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Program Statement 1210.21, dated March 9, 2000, signed by Director Kathleen Hawk Sawyer. It establishes the policies and procedures for creating and operating Boards of Inquiry and Inquiry Teams to investigate incidents, specifically those involving employee misconduct or significant policy breaches. The document details the hierarchy for appointing these teams, the role of the Office of Internal Affairs, legal rights of employees during questioning (including Miranda and union rights), and the protocols for reporting and releasing findings.