Riots & Crowd Control
Riots and crowd control are critical aspects of maintaining order and safety within correctional facilities. This directory provides articles and resources on strategies, training, and equipment used to manage large-scale disturbances and prevent escalation. Understanding compelling riot and crowd control measures is essential for protecting both staff and inmates during high-tension situations. For further insights, explore our section on Escapes.
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“Now is the time to riot, they are trying to kill us in here with COVID in here,” one of the inmates allegedly said
One of the officers was knocked unconscious after being slammed into a hand rail and punched in the head
Our need to help should never supersede the overall safety and well-being of both the response team and the facility
All eight correctional officers were treated and released for beating injuries, but one will need surgery for a torn shoulder
Authorities said four inmates were injured in a brawl involving about 80 prisoners at Red Rock Correctional Center
Correctional breachers know hardened prison structures require mechanical tools that are not often used in the residential breaching world
COs were attempting to break up an inmate fistfight when they were swarmed by other felons in an exercise yard
Christopher Klein oversaw Delaware’s four prisons, including the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center
Prison officials acknowledged they lost control of some housing units while inmates destroyed about $900K worth of state property
The mother of Shon Collins said in the lawsuit that the Tecumseh prison was not properly staffed on May 10, 2015, when the riot broke out
Each defendant is charged with participating in a riot, a felony punishable by up to life in prison
CO Steven Floyd’s family and five other officers who survived the inmate uprising said the state ignored security and staffing problems
One of the largest crises in Ohio prison history began on April 11, 1993, when 450 prisoners rioted
Anthony Gangi discusses promises that are being broken and security concerns that are being sugar coated in corrections
One staff member was attacked during the disturbance, while the two others were assaulted after trying to help
Anthony Gangi discusses the importance of preventive measures that increase safety and security in correctional facilities
Prisoners set mattresses ablaze in protest against new X-ray machines being used on women entering the jail
Officials did not comment if David Pierce still works for the DOC or is still on leave
Around 25 rioters were outside throwing rocks, sticks and setting off fireworks
A sergeant for the Lee County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office arrived at a disturbance and almost immediately took control of a situation that was wildly out of control
The inmates were serving sentences for “previous misconduct charges”
Anthony Gangi sits down with Geoff Klopp and discusses what is needed to make sure the tragic riot in Delaware does not happen again
Delaware’s governor wants to hire 75 COs next year following an inmate uprising and hostage taking
After the 2015 riot, the unit was uninhabitable and the U.S. Bureau of Prisons canceled its contract with MTC, leading to 400 employee layoffs
Lawmakers criticized the department for failing to address staffing shortages and facility problems
Inmates revolted against staff members and started a fire in a courtyard
Anthony Gangi offers tips and tactics
Officers, administrative prison staff and families of inmates said gang leaders ordered newcomers to join killing sprees and dismember and behead the dead
Inmates staged a “dry run” protest to gauge the response of prison officials two weeks before the deadly uprising
Officials have said the review will examine the immediate and underlying causes of the inmate uprising where four DOC staffers were held hostage and one was killed
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