What are the three basic rules required of prisoners?

• A. Do not escape or aid another to escape; do not possess contraband; do not cooperate with staff
• B. Don't escape or aid another to escape, don't possess contraband, and don't engage in disruptive behavior
• C. Do not escape, do not possess contraband, and do not comply with orders
• D. Do not escape or aid another to escape, do not possess contraband, and do engage in disruptive behavior

Answer: (B)

In a prison setting, safety, security, and order hinge on three clear requirements inmates must follow: do not escape or help someone else escape, do not possess contraband, and do not engage in disruptive behavior. These guardrails protect everyone by preventing escapes, cutting off access to tools or substances that could cause harm, and keeping interactions and routines orderly enough to run day to day. The first rule blocks attempts to breach security, the second stops items that could endanger staff or inmates, and the third prevents actions that could trigger violence or chaos. Other options mix in expectations like cooperating with staff or following orders, which are essential behaviors but not part of the three basic prohibitions described here; and endorsing disruptive behavior would directly undermine safety and order.