Chemical Training Mishap at San Bruno Jail Sickens Students

Tear gas and pepper spray from a sheriff's office exercise affected children and staff at Portola Elementary School, prompting an investigation and suspension of future drills.

• Twenty students and several staff members experienced symptoms like burning eyes, noses, and throats.
• The San Francisco Sheriff's Office was conducting a routine crowd control training session.
• Chemical agents drifted from the jail to the nearby school, impacting the community.
• Officials have paused all chemical training exercises pending a review of safety protocols.
• Local authorities demand a full explanation and reassessment of training procedures.

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