Initiate lockdown
If required, attempt to initiate the lockdown procedure as soon as possible, this will lock all the doors limiting inmate movement, as well as inform PD of the situation.
Retreat if overpowered
If you’re overpowered retreat to a safe area and co-ordinate with other Corrections Officers and police on duty.
Maintain radio discipline
Remember to ask for status checks of fellow officers, and keep radio communications to what is strictly necessary - ‘tac comms’.
Follow use of force procedures
If possible prioritise using Non-Lethal, if your life is at risk use a lethal weapon as last resort. Follow rules of engagement and escalation of force procedures.
Retake the prison in sections
Keep sections of prison closed from one another, and try to take them back one by one, this will limit inmates able to gang up on you, and allow for easier control.
Contain cuffed inmates
Once an inmate is cuffed, move them to a cell, or closest lockable room, keep them cuffed if possible.
Prison break attempts
If there is a prison break attempt you are allowed to utilise lethal force to stop the inmate from escaping, however this is limited to the outer perimeter only.
Post-incident search
After the situation is over, give all inmates in the prison a search (doesn’t matter if they were involved or not), confiscate any contraband, and give them medical care if required.
Additional Punishment
For inmates that participate in riots additional punishment can be given such as:- Extend sentence
- Cell time
- Solitary confinement