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man down
What does man down mean?
A shout or radio call signaling that a prisoner is injured, unconscious, or in crisis, summoning staff response.
"Someone yelled man down and officers came running to the cell."
Origin
Emergency phrasing borrowed from military/first-responder usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does man down mean in prison?
It's an emergency call, shouted or sent over the radio, signalling that an inmate is injured, unconscious, or in crisis and needs immediate help.
How is man down used?
Anyone who spots a prisoner in trouble yells 'man down' to summon officers and medical staff to the scene fast.
Where does man down come from?
It's borrowed from military and first-responder usage, where the same phrase flags a casualty.
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