Which actions are included in the initial intruder protocol?

• A. Notify command, secure the area, and implement lockdown per protocol
• B. Evacuate housing area
• C. Call outside law enforcement
• D. Engage intruder

Answer: (A)

The initial intruder protocol centers on rapid safety and containment. The first steps are to notify command so the right decisions and resources are activated, secure the area to prevent the intruder from moving through the facility and to protect staff and inmates, and implement lockdown per protocol to restrict movement and maintain control of the environment. These actions prioritize quick information flow, containment, and control, creating a safer situation while the incident is assessed and appropriate responses are coordinated. Evacuating housing areas can spread risk and complicate the response, calling outside law enforcement is often addressed after internal actions are established, and engaging the intruder would place staff in direct danger—none of these are the immediate priorities.