The West Wing

Sheridan Federal Prison

Description

Sheridan Federal Prison detains all 98 members of the Agile crew for interrogation, as directed by the FBI field office. Nancy McNally briefs the Situation Room on this placement during a national security update, establishing the facility as a critical federal holding site. It supports law enforcement investigations by providing secure confinement for suspects tied to potential threats.

Event Involvements

Events with structured involvement data

2 events
S4E22 · Commencement
Manifest Glitch and the Moment the Room Goes Black

Sheridan Federal Prison is the facility holding the 98 Agile crew members per Nancy's report; it functions as the secure interrogation site referenced during the briefing and validates the FBI's ability to detain suspects.

Active Representation

Through Nancy's statement that the detainees are at Sheridan and are being interrogated.

Power Dynamics

Operates under federal authority to detain and facilitate interrogation; serves the FBI's investigative objectives.

Institutional Impact

Sheridan's role highlights how correctional/investigative institutions enable rapid federal response and information flow to decision-makers.

Internal Dynamics

Standard detention/interrogation procedures interacting with investigative urgency; potential pressure to produce actionable intelligence.

Organizational Goals
Securely hold and enable the interrogation of detainees. Preserve chain-of-custody and evidence integrity for investigative use.
Influence Mechanisms
Detention capacity and interrogation environment (e.g., controlling suspects' access and statements). Provision of detainee information to federal investigators and the White House.
S4E22 · Commencement
Black Alert — Zoey Missing; Leo's World Collapses

Sheridan Federal Prison is referenced as the facility holding the 98 Agile crew members for interrogation; it functions as the immediate custodial node in the intelligence chain discussed at the start of the meeting.

Active Representation

Through Nancy's briefing referencing detainees being held there.

Power Dynamics

Acts as a custodial arm under federal authority, servicing the investigative needs of the FBI and federal law enforcement.

Institutional Impact

Enables the FBI's investigative leverage; its involvement ties local detention logistics to national security decision-making.

Internal Dynamics

Operates under FBI direction with procedural constraints of detention facilities; potential backlog or resource strain implied.

Organizational Goals
Securely detain persons of interest to permit interrogation Support investigative processes by providing custodial stability
Influence Mechanisms
Physical custody of detainees Coordination with FBI for interrogation access and evidence management