Published 15 days ago

San Francisco jails placed under lockdown as deputies fear safety

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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two San Francisco jails were placed on lockdown this weekend, the San Francisco Sheriff's Office (SFSO) announced Sunday in a press release. The decision comes after "escalating attacks" and physical assaults on deputies and jail staff by the inmates. Since March 29, seven staff members working at the jails have been injured, the sheriff's office said. Some of those staffers suffered "serious injuries." There has been a …

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Kron 4 News

San Francisco jails placed under lockdown as deputies fear safety

15 days ago·S F, United States

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NBC Bay Area

San Francisco jails on lockdown as deputies, union call for National Guard

The union representing San Francisco's deputy sheriffs demanded assistance Saturday from the California National Guard to solve a critical staffing shortage in the county's jails.

15 days ago·S F, United States

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San Francisco jails on lockdown, request help from National Guard amid attacks on deputies

Two San Francisco County jails were placed on lockdown Sunday afternoon and a request for help from the National Guard was issued as officials reported that attacks against jail deputies are on the rise."Recent incidents have shocked the community, including a sharp rise in prisoner fights, attacks on prisoners by other inmates, and injuries to both civilian employees and deputy sheriffs. These dangerous incidents underscore the pressing need fo…

15 days ago·New York, United States

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