diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
index ce564b90ca4..8e00d2ebcdc 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
@@ -818,7 +818,7 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 
 	// They should be in a cell or the Brig portion of the shuttle.
 	var/area/A = loc.loc
-	if(!istype(A, /area/security/brig))
+	if(!istype(A, /area/security/prison) && !istype(A, /area/prison))
 		if(!istype(A, /area/shuttle/escape) || loc.name != "Brig floor")
 			return 0