An increase in requests to move units, more fights, inmates hoarding supplies, and changes in inmate communication are signs of what?

• A. Impending trouble with inmates
• B. Housing unit is running smoothly
• C. A PREA incident
• D. You are performing well

Answer: (A)

These are early warning signs of inmate unrest in a housing unit. When inmates increasingly request moves, fights rise, supplies are hoarded, and communication patterns shift, it points to rising tension and potential disruption to order. It signals that underlying issues—grievances, overcrowding, resource concerns, or possible organizing—may be developing, so staff should monitor closely, investigate root causes, and reinforce safety and response plans to prevent escalation. The other options don’t fit: a smoothly running unit wouldn’t show spikes in aggression or hoarding, a PREA incident would be a specific event related to sexual abuse rather than a general trend, and simply “performing well” isn’t indicated by these behavioral changes.