How many high-risk prisoners per flight may Mesa transport?

• A. 1 per flight
• B. 2 per flight
• C. 0
• D. Unlimited

Answer: (A)

Keeping high-risk detainees under tight, dedicated custody on every flight is the key idea. When a single high-risk prisoner is on board, the escort team can focus on constant monitoring, proper restraints, and a rapid response to any incident without competing with others for attention or space. This focused setup helps maintain cabin security, allows appropriate resource use, and ensures clear communication with ground security and medical support if needed. Adding more than one high-risk prisoner increases the risk of violence, attempts at escape, or interference, and it strains crew resources and restraints beyond what the flight can safely manage. Zero would defeat the purpose of transporting a high-risk detainee, and unlimited would be unsafe and impractical. Therefore, the policy supports one high-risk prisoner per flight.