Which statement about post orders and critical incident procedures is true?

• A. Post orders are optional during disturbances.
• B. Be prepared to use any equipment necessary to resolve a riot or disturbance.
• C. Inmates determine the response plan.
• D. Only after a riot begins should responders engage.

Answer: (B)

Preparedness and adherence to post orders drive how teams handle riots or disturbances. The statement that best fits proper practice is that responders should be prepared to use any equipment necessary to resolve a riot or disturbance. Post orders establish what tools and capabilities may be used, under which conditions, and by whom. They provide the authority and safety framework that lets teams act quickly and appropriately, rather than waiting or improvising on the fly. The response plan is not determined by inmates, and responders should engage when it is safe and authorized—not only after a riot has begun. Using the necessary equipment within policy protects lives, maintains safety, and helps restore order efficiently.