Which of the following is an example of a disturbance?

• A. A food strike, inmates refusing to return to work squad, or a fight between two inmates
• B. A single inmate yelling in the hall
• C. A planned drill
• D. A routine medical check

Answer: (D)

A disturbance is an event that disrupts order, safety, or normal operations and requires staff intervention. The scenario involving a food strike, inmates refusing to return to their work squad, or a fight between two inmates fits this, because it interrupts routine operations and creates safety concerns that staff must address. A single inmate yelling in the hall is usually a minor disruption and may not rise to the level of a disturbance. A planned drill is a scheduled activity for training, not a disruption, and a routine medical check is a normal, non-disruptive procedure. So the disturbance example is the situation where conditions escalate beyond ordinary operations and require a response.