In 2008, three inmates attempted to tunnel their way out.

In extreme cases some inmates may attempt suicide.

After some inmates attempted to escape by raising the building's tin roof, the jail was replaced by a reinforced concrete structure.

Martin and three other inmates on death row attempted an escape but were recaptured before being able to flee the prison grounds.

During his time on "the Rock," another inmate attempted to kill Cohen with a lead pipe.

In March 1922, five inmates attempted to escape through the roof of the west wing.

The inmates then attempted a mass escape, but were stopped by heavy fire.

Later, on 19 November 1943, inmates at Janowska staged an uprising and attempted a mass escape.

Because a prison, or similar detention facility is a controlled environment, inmates will often attempt to disrupt it.