Two San Francisco County jails were placed on lockdown on Sunday afternoon following a surge in attacks against jail deputies. The San Francisco Deputy Sheriff's Association (SFDSA) issued a statement highlighting the alarming increase in violent incidents within the jails, including prisoner fights, attacks on inmates by other prisoners, and injuries to both civilian employees and deputy sheriffs.
Since March 29, at least seven staff members have been injured by inmates, with two sustaining serious injuries. The SFDSA president, Ken Lomba, has called for urgent intervention, requesting the deployment of the California National Guard to address staffing shortages and enhance safety and security within the jails.
