What action is taken if a discrepancy is found after counts are reported?

When a discrepancy is found after counts are reported within a correctional facility, the most immediate and appropriate action is to conduct a recount. This is crucial because the integrity of the count directly impacts the safety and security of the facility. By verifying the count through a recount, staff can ensure accuracy and address any potential issues that may arise from the initial discrepancy, such as missing inmates or miscounted individuals. This step helps to maintain operational security and accountability.

While filing a report, locking down inmates, or conducting further inspections are important procedures in different contexts, they do not address the immediate need to verify the count. Filing a report may be part of the protocol following the resolution of the discrepancy, but it does not resolve the issue at hand. Locking inmates in their housing areas or conducting further inspections may also be necessary procedures in broader security protocols, yet these actions are secondary to ensuring that the count is accurate through a recount. The recount is the first and primary action taken to confirm the situation and direct subsequent actions accordingly.