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gen pop
JEN POP · noun · slang
General population; the main body of inmates.
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The general population of a prison, as opposed to segregation, protective custody, or specialized units.
“Once cleared, he was released from intake into gen pop.”
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gen pop In A Sentence
Once cleared, he was released from intake into gen pop.
Origin & Usage
Clipping of 'general population,' standard corrections term absorbed into inmate slang.
People Also Ask
What does gen pop mean?
It is short for general population, the main body of inmates as opposed to segregation, protective custody, or specialized units.
How does an inmate get into gen pop?
New arrivals are typically held in intake first, then released into gen pop once they are cleared.
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