Folsom State Prison IFC

05/29/2026

Dear Families, Friends, and Loved Ones of Folsom State Prison (OLD)

It is time to begin planning our holiday menus for November and December. We would like your input to help your IFC representatives advocate for the most popular food items.

Please keep in mind that while we aim to include requested items, not all suggestions can be approved or included in the final menu. When we present our proposal to the Family Visiting Coordinator, we will prioritize the options requested by the majority of families.

Thank you for your participation and help in making these holiday meals special.

Respectfully,
Folsom IFC Representatives

05/21/2026

Reminder that Saturday, June 6th is the Get on the Bus event for Old Folsom. There will be no visits for anyone other than those who were signed up and approved for the event.

VSA will also be blocked off.

For those attending the event, please do not forget to bring all vital documents for minors that day.

05/18/2026

Effective June 1, 2026, the incarcerated population will be allowed to bring either gray shorts or gray sweatpants to wear during family visits to promote comfort and a more relaxed environment for family bonding :). Please note that only one item may be brought in — either shorts or sweats, not both.

Additionally, we have new non-stick frying pans going into the units. We will also be receiving tongs and potato peelers soon. We will be requesting additional items, so please hang tight.

As always, if you have any questions, please contact any IFC members.

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05/16/2026

Hello Families,

We have our upcoming Father’s Day event that we are trying to make very special, but we need a little support. I have attached the wishlist, and if you are able to help in any way, we would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you!

Check out this Gift List I just created.

05/10/2026

05/06/2026

05/03/2026

We’re excited to begin planning our upcoming Fourth of July event! 😊 Attached is the wishlist for the event. We truly appreciate your support and assistance.

Check out this Gift List I just created.

04/04/2026

This event will be for main and camp.

04/01/2026

IFC has shared a memo regarding the implementation of passive canine air scans across all facilities statewide. I’ve received several questions about what visitors can expect, and I’d like to provide some clarification.

Key Points:

Canine air scans are not part of the visiting process itself. Although they may impact visits, they are conducted and managed by the Investigative Services Unit (ISU).

IFC is not informed of when these scans will occur. Please be aware that they may take place at any time during visiting hours, including family visits.

Visitor Selection Process:

When scans are being conducted, all visitors will be required to press a button on a randomizer machine.

A green light means you may proceed with your visit.

A red light means you will undergo the canine air scan process.
Scanning Process:

Visitors selected for scanning will be escorted to a room with approximately 3–5 ISU officers and possibly additional staff.

You will be asked to present your ID, and your information will be logged.

An officer will explain the process, including that the canine’s nose or tail may brush against you—this is normal and not a cause for concern.

You will be asked to place personal items (e.g., jacket, bag, papers) on a chair.

You will then sit in another chair with your legs together, hands on your knees, and remain completely still.

The handler will guide the canine in a circular motion around you, using hand signals as needed.

Outcomes:

If the canine does not alert, you may proceed with your visit.

If the canine alerts, you will be asked to consent to a clothed body search and sign a CDC 888 form.

If you consent and nothing is found, your visit may continue as non-contact only, depending on space availability.

If you are visiting in a group and one person alerts, the entire group will be moved to a non-contact visit for that day, regardless of whether others alert.

Refusal:

You have the right to refuse to submit to an air scan while being processed for a contact visit; however, refusal will result in a non-contact visit if space permits ONLY.

You have the right to refuse to consent to a clothed body search; however, you will be denied visiting for the day.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any IFC member.

Thank you,

Folsom State IFC