Prison terms: Run a team

Running a team usually refers to initiating some sort of crisis response group. In TDCJ, this is generally an ICS (Incident Command System) team. In the federal system, it’s a SORT, or Special Operations Response Team. In the Texas system, an ICS can be initiated in case of any crisis situation, including a suicide threat. “Running a team” is generally meant to indicate the ICS is called to intimidate, harass, or assault a prisoner.