Which of the following are indicators preceding a riot or disturbance?

• A. Inmates passively comply with routine rules
• B. Changes in behaviors of inmates, food hoarding, weapon manufacturing, unusual grouping of inmates, and an increase in fights and requests for protective custody; an inmate may share information about an impending riot
• C. No unusual activity and stable routines
• D. Only external rumors with no on-site observations

Answer: (C)

Recognizing a possible riot starts with noticing changes in inmate behavior that signal rising tension and coordination. When inmates begin hoarding food, producing or importing weapons, grouping themselves unusually, and there’s an uptick in fights and requests for protective custody, these are concrete signs of preparation and potential escalation. An inmate who shares information about an impending riot also indicates planning and communication among inmates. In contrast, no unusual activity and stable routines suggest a calm, unchanged environment and do not indicate an imminent disturbance. External rumors alone, without on-site observations to corroborate them, are insufficient as reliable indicators. So the best sign set is the one that describes observable behavioral changes and information sharing indicating preparation for trouble.