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.
“My officers fear for their safety,” said union rep. Jeff Haantz
The inmates damaged plumbing in the pod, but no one was injured in the disturbance
It’s at least the sixth security breach in the past eight months at the facility
Fight involving about 100 maximum-security inmates began when one inmate attacked another
Longer shifts started after a prison riot, and have not gone back down three months later
Cimmarron Correctional Institution in Cushing remains on high alert nearly two months after a large inmate brawl sent 11 to the hospital and put the facility under lockdown
Jail Administrator Deputy Greg Bolin said the riot cost them thousands of dollars in damage
Four inmates were hurt at the High Desert State Prison when an officer shot them with a pellet gun to break up a fight
Correctional officers used surveillance video to discover the truth of the incident
Corrections spokesman Andrew Wilder says Wednesday’s transfers bring the number of inmates moved from the Arizona State Prison-Kingman to 1,168
Gov. Doug Ducey told state prisons Director Charles Ryan to initiate the probe at Arizona State Prison-Kingman, which has a history of security issues
Inmates in the Hualapai dormitory were “again refusing to comply with directives this afternoon”
Nine corrections officers suffered minor injuries in the incidents at the privately run Arizona State Prison-Kingman
Deadly rampage started when too many prisoners were allowed to leave their cells at once to get medication
No correctional workers were injured and that public safety was never threatened
Robert Clayborne is seeking $1 million from the prison, Director Scott Frakes, Warden Brian Gage and four other staff workers
A fight between 80 Latin and black inmates broke out around noon in the dorm quarters
It’s not yet clear if all seven killed were inmates
When you find yourself facing an angry mob, stand proud and prepared with your fellow officers, and know that you are privileged to literally stand on that thin blue line between order and chaos
Newly released documents tell of witnesses who saw inmates beaten, tortured as authorities retook control of Attica
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts on Tuesday toured a prison for the first time since an inmate revolt caused up to $500,000 damage
In addition to the staff who resigned after the May 10 disturbance, 40 other staff positions are unfilled
Damages may exceed $500,000
Juan Geraldo Arredondo, 35, participated in the prison riot that resulted in the death of a correctional officer
The damages were attributed to a lack of activity and programs for the inmates at the 960-bed facility
Cause of death for the two inmates has yet to be determined, but a spokesperson said they appear to be caused by other inmates
Prison has suffered issues with recruitment and retention of correctional officers
Two staff members were assaulted and one inmate was shot as officers tried to regain control of the facility
A Monday morning riot at the California State prison put three inmates and one officer in the hospital
The event runs until May 6 and is held at the decommissioned WV State Penitentiary in Moundsville
Prison was understaffed and failed to address persistent security problems
Charged with rioting for refusing to remove coverings from their cell doors and resisting officers during a controversial stand-off
