Which post-riot procedure involves checking inmates according to policy?

• A. Organizing a talent show
• B. Performing a strip search of all involved inmates according to agency policy
• C. Replacing all locks
• D. Releasing inmates early

Answer: (B)

After a riot, restoring order and safety is the priority, followed by ensuring accountability and uncovering any concealed threats. A post-incident procedure that involves checking inmates is essential to identify contraband, weapons, or tools that could provoke a relapse of violence. Conducting a strip search of all involved inmates, when allowed by agency policy, is a documented method to detect items that might be hidden under clothing and could compromise security. Doing this specifically “according to agency policy” is crucial because it standardizes the process, protects inmate rights, and ensures proper documentation and chain of custody. In a riot context, having a policy-driven search helps staff verify that no dangerous items remain and that the situation can be stabilized safely and transparently.

The other options miss the core safety and control objective of the moment: organizing a talent show has no bearing on security after a disturbance; replacing all locks is a facility fix but not about checking people for contraband; releasing inmates early creates significant risk and undermines control. The trained response focuses on a policy-guided inmate search as the appropriate post-riot procedure.