103 CMR 924.04
Disorder Management (Required)
(1) The county correctional facility shall develop and implement reaction plans to include
written policy and procedures addressing, at a minimum, the following types of disorder
situations:
(a) inmate disorders, including:
1. escapes;
2. work stoppage;
3. hunger strikes;
4. property destruction; and
5. riot.
(b) disorders between two or more inmate factions;
(c) intrusion of outside individuals or groups intent on disruption of normal operation or
facility security;
(d) bomb threats;
(e) hostage incidents;
(f) staff job action;
(g) environmental disorders which include, but are not limited to:
1. loss of utilities,
2. toxic chemical contamination,
3. inclement weather conditions that disrupt normal operations or restrict availability
of staff;
(h) fires; and,
(i) space requirements for overcrowding situation, especially due to a mass arrest, or a large
scale transfer from another facility.
(2) All plans are to include procedures, routes and designated holding areas for evacuation of
the county correctional facility as necessary and a system of notification of appropriate staff and
outside agencies.