Undermines the legitimacy of prison security protocols by portraying them as easily triggered and inefficient
The article suggests that a five-hour lockdown for a lost sweater is irrational, despite acknowledging it was a misunderstanding. It contrasts this with more serious incidents ('fight, medical emergency') occurring without lockdowns, framing security responses as disproportionate.
“They do this a couple of times a month for a fight, a medical emergency or a random count – but never for a lost sweater.”
