Which action is included in postriot procedures?

• A. Accounting for all on-duty staff and visitors
• B. Awarding inmates
• C. Sealing the facility
• D. Ceasing communications

Answer: (A)

After a riot is brought under control, the immediate priority in postriot procedures is to establish a clear account of everyone involved. Accounting for all on-duty staff and visitors ensures that nobody is overlooked, injured, or potentially held hostage, and it provides an accurate headcount to guide medical response, search and rescue if needed, and subsequent security actions. This step helps the incident command verify who was present, identify missing individuals, and plan for safe reintroduction of staff and operations, as well as for any needed investigations or debriefings.

Other actions don’t fit this stage as neatly. Awarding inmates has no place in postriot management and could undermine discipline and safety. Sealing the facility might be part of initial containment, but the postriot process centers on recovery, assessment, and returning to safe operations rather than ongoing enclosure. Ceasing communications would cripple coordination; maintaining clear, continuous communication with staff, inmates (as appropriate), and external agencies is essential to manage the situation effectively.