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.
“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
Because contraband cell phones played such a major role in the 2018 Lee Correctional riot, SCDC knew they had to up their investigative game
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
Avoided longer sentences by pleading guilty to roles in gang-related activities
Demonstration was observed by 100 or more “guests” at the 500-bed lockup as part of an effort to keep the public informed about what the corrections officers face on a regular basis
Program is intended to educate non-correctional professionals to the realities of the job
Lawsuit alleged state prison officials purposefully withheld an inmate’s property in retaliation for a riot
Dozens of juvenile detainees at the Les Peters Juvenile Corrections Academy rioted around 12:30 a.m.
A federal prison facility in Willacy County will no longer be operated by Management and Training Corp
A riot at a juvenile rehabilitation center in rural western Nevada has put a neighboring town “at its wits’ end”
The inmates at the prison were primarily “low-level” offenders who were in the U.S. illegally
South Carolina prison officials say two corrections officers were stabbed multiple times and five others kicked and punched during a fight with inmates at a maximum security prison
An officer was trying to search an inmate and several inmates attacked seven officers
About 1,900 other inmates still need to be moved, should be completed by the end of the week
Employees may be furloughed or lose their jobs
About 300 of the 2,800 inmates were moved Sunday from the Willacy County Correctional Center to other federal facilities
Ed Ross, a spokesman for the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, said the inmates who had taken control are “now compliant” but that negotiations were ongoing
A privately-run Texas prison has law enforcement securing the perimeter of the facility while they handle what appears to have escalated into a riot
New Mexico lawmakers are considering compensation for those correctional officers who are still alive and suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder
A 2012 riot at a Miss. facility ended in the death of Sgt. Catlin Carithers
“They also need to understand the importance of what today represents because what today represents is how things can get unbalanced if we don’t have good characters serving in this job”
A memorial for the 35th anniversary of the New Mexico state penitentiary riots is planned for Monday
