An officer or employee of a correctional facility is justified in using force to maintain the security of the facility or the safety of persons; this justification is known as which concept?

• A. Self-Defense
• B. Punitive Measures
• C. Maintaining Security In a Penal Institution
• D. Excessive Force

Answer: (C)

Maintaining order and safety in a correctional facility justifies the use of force by staff. This means officers may use reasonable, necessary force to prevent disturbances, fights, escapes, or to protect people inside the facility, all in service of keeping the institution secure. It’s about security of the facility, not about punishing inmates, not about personal self-defense, and not about using more force than is needed. So the concept is maintaining security in a penal institution.