San Francisco Jails Request National Guard Amid Rising Attacks on Deputies

Two San Francisco County jails have been placed on lockdown following a surge in violence, leading to calls for National Guard deployment to address severe staffing shortages.

• Two major San Francisco County jails are currently under lockdown due to escalating attacks on deputies, resulting in multiple injuries.
• The San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs’ Association has urgently requested the deployment of the California National Guard to help manage the crisis.
• Violence within the jails has significantly increased, with a reported 58% rise in prisoner fights and a 79% increase in attacks on inmates by other inmates in 2023.
• Officials are investigating the incidents to understand their causes and prevent future occurrences, with normal operations expected to resume next week.
• The ongoing staffing crisis has been exacerbated by a nationwide shortage of correction officers, sparking broader concerns about safety and quality of life for both staff and inmates.

3 Articles

Fox News Los Angeles Times The Mercury News