The incidents included altercations among inmates, a disturbance in the mess hall, barricades in dormitories, and a job action by correctional officers. The incidents led the New York State Commission of Correction to place field staff at Rikers Island to monitor inmate transfers, and provision of services, and general conditions until the situation stabilized. The analysis of the incidents and of previous and ongoing efforts to address inmate overcrowding indicated the need for acceleration of prison construction schedules whenever possible, active planning to deal with potential inmate unrest and staff discontent, development and enforcement of policies and procedures for emergencies and for handling inmates involved in violence and other illegal acts. Further recommendations and appended additional findings and background information.