How to Lower Suppression in Prison Architect

Suppression is a key mechanic in Prison Architect that affects prisoner morale and behavior. If you’re struggling with high suppression levels in your prison, this guide will walk you through the simple steps needed to reduce it and keep your inmates happy.

Understanding Suppression

Suppression occurs when prisoners feel uncomfortable around armed guards. The presence of armed personnel makes inmates nervous and increases their overall suppression level, which can lead to unrest and behavioral problems within your facility.

How to Lower Suppression

Remove Armed Guards from Prisoner Areas

The primary way to reduce suppression is to get rid of armed guards or station them away from areas where prisoners are present. This includes regular armed guards positioned throughout your prison.

Relocate Sniper Positions

In addition to ground-level armed guards, you should also station snipers away from prisoners. Sniper towers and elevated positions can contribute to suppression levels if they’re visible to or positioned near inmate areas.

Wait for Suppression to Decrease

After you’ve removed armed guards and relocated snipers away from prisoner zones, the suppression level won’t drop immediately. Allow several in-game days for suppression to naturally decrease as prisoners adjust to the safer environment without armed personnel nearby.

Summary

Lowering suppression in Prison Architect is straightforward: remove or relocate armed guards and snipers away from your prisoners, then wait a few days for the suppression meter to decrease. This simple strategy will help maintain a more stable and content prison population, reducing the likelihood of riots and other behavioral issues.

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