Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential role a staff member may be called upon to perform during a critical incident?

• A. Escort and supervise inmates or staff
• B. Issue disciplinary action to inmates
• C. Transport inmates
• D. Use physical force or control

Answer: (B)

During a critical incident, the emphasis is on immediate safety, containment, and orderly movement to protect lives. Staff actions are geared toward controlling the situation, maintaining order, and getting people to safety. Escorting and supervising inmates or staff helps keep everyone safe and under control, while transporting inmates is often necessary to relocate individuals to secure areas or medical or holding locations. Using physical force or control is a last-resort tool to stop imminent harm and restore safety within policy.

Issuing disciplinary action to inmates belongs to administrative processing that follows an incident. It requires due process, documentation, and formal investigation, which aren’t feasible or appropriate in the heat of a crisis. That’s why it isn’t listed as a potential role during a critical incident.