2 San Francisco Jails Remain Locked Down as Violence Escalates

Two San Francisco jails remained on lockdown April 15 as inmate violence and assaults against law enforcement continued to escalate, prompting deputies to call for the deployment of the California National Guard. The San Francisco Deputy Sheriff’s Association, a union that represents more than 720 deputies, pleaded with the sheriff for help, saying staffing at the jails was insufficient. “Given the severity of these challenges, I demand that you immediately request the deployment of the California National Guard to temporarily supplement our current staffing levels,” wrote Ken Loma, the union’s president, in a letter to Sheriff Paul Miyamoto. “Their presence is crucial to provide immediate relief and enhance the safety and security of our facilities for all personnel and inmates.”...