What is the ratio of armed LEOs to high-risk prisoners without a waiver?

• A. Minimum of 3 armed LEOs
• B. Minimum of 2 armed LEOs
• C. Minimum of 1 armed LEO
• D. No LEOs required

Answer: (B)

Safety and security during transport of high‑risk prisoners depend on having enough personnel to maintain control, observe surroundings, and respond to threats. Without a waiver, the minimum escort is two armed LEOs. This two‑person team provides essential redundancy and coverage: one officer can monitor and restrain while the other can watch against escape attempts, handle unexpected actions, and respond quickly if the situation escalates. A single officer cannot reliably maintain custody under unpredictable, high‑risk conditions, and having no officers would create an unsafe scenario. While more officers may be added for particularly dangerous transports, the bare minimum required in this context is two.