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The primary purpose of tactics employed by staff during an incident is to gain an advantage. This encompasses the proactive measures that allow staff to effectively manage a situation, ensuring both their safety and the safety of others involved. Employing tactics strategically enables staff to de-escalate potentially volatile situations, maintain control, and safeguard the environment.

By focusing on gaining an advantage, staff can utilize their training to assess circumstances quickly and determine the best course of action. This might involve using negotiating skills, body positioning, or other techniques that provide a favorable outcome rather than simply reacting to the actions of inmates. The intent is to create a controlled setting where staff can implement policies effectively and protect the well-being of all individuals involved.

In contrast, complying with regulations, reporting outcomes, or ensuring inmate compliance may be important but are secondary to the overarching goal of gaining an operational advantage during an incident. These elements can be part of the broader tactical approach, but they do not encapsulate the immediate focus of tactical efforts in the heat of an incident.