What type of count is performed if an inmate attempts self-harm within their cell?

If an inmate attempts self-harm within their cell, an emergency count is typically performed. This type of count is necessary to ensure the immediate safety and welfare of the inmate involved as well as to confirm the status of other inmates in the facility. Emergency counts are executed rapidly and with heightened awareness, given the potential risks associated with self-harm incidents.

In the case of a regular count, this is conducted under normal circumstances without any heightened risk or urgent situation, making it unsuitable for such serious incidents. Similarly, a head count refers to a basic verification of inmate numbers without the urgent implications that a self-harm situation presents. Lockdown counts are specific to situations where all inmates are confined to their cells and are generally conducted during lockdown procedures but do not directly address crisis situations like self-harm. Thus, the emergency count is the most appropriate and responsive action to take in the event of an inmate attempting self-harm.