Which of the following is a post-riot procedure affecting staff and visitors?

• A. Evacuating all inmates to the outdoor yard
• B. Accounting for all on-duty staff and visitors
• C. Permanently closing the facility
• D. Ignoring minor damage

Answer: (B)

After a riot, the first priority is confirming the safety and location of everyone in the facility. The step that directly affects staff and visitors is taking an accounting of all on-duty staff and visitors. This headcount ensures no one is missing, identifies anyone who is injured or in need of medical attention, and provides the incident command with the information needed to coordinate medical help, secure the area, and plan next steps. It also supports reunification with families and informs decisions about whether operations can resume safely.

The other actions miss the immediate focus on people: evacuating inmates to the outdoor yard could expose staff and visitors to further risk and doesn’t address immediate safety needs; permanently closing the facility is a long-term decision, not an immediate post-incident action; ignoring minor damage leaves hazards unaddressed and threatens safety for everyone present.