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Citing violence in jails, San Francisco sheriff’s deputies demand National Guard help

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9 months ago

April 14, 2024

Citing violence in jails, San Francisco sheriff’s deputies demand National Guard help

SAN FRANCISCO — 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.

The demand, in a letter to the sheriff, the mayor and the president of the board of supervisors, cited escalating prisoner violence and injuries to deputies and civilians who work in the jails.

“In 2023 alone, there were 240 reported incidents of prisoner fights, representing a 58% increase from the previous year,” said Ken Lomba, the president of the San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs’ Association.

In addition to serving as jail guards, deputies provide security to city hall and county courts.

Lomba said the National Guard could temporarily supplement current staffing levels.

“Their presence is crucial to provide immediate relief and enhance the safety and security of our facilities for all personnel and inmates,” he said in the letter posted on the union’s website.

The jail’s inmate population stood at 1,137 as of Friday, according to the sheriff’s department’s website.

An announcement on the website on Saturday said visits to inmates by members of the community and parent-child visits were cancelled through Monday.

The county operates jails in downtown San Francisco and in San Bruno, in San Mateo County.

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Watch: San Francisco names new fire chief

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3 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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San Francisco secures 81-72 win over Portland

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12 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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San Francisco secures 81-72 win over Portland

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Malik Thomas had 19 points in San Francisco’s 81-72 win against Portland on Thursday.

Thomas shot 5 of 12 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 7 from the line for the Dons (14-4, 4-1 West Coast Conference). Marcus Williams scored 17 points while shooting 8 for 12, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc and added three steals. Carlton Linguard and Junjie Wang both added 14 points.

The Pilots (5-13, 0-5) were led by Max Mackinnon, who recorded 28 points and two steals. Austin Rapp added 19 points and eight rebounds for Portland. Chris Austin also had 12 points and six rebounds.

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San Francisco’s next game is Saturday against Santa Clara on the road, and Portland hosts Pacific on Thursday.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Daniel Lurie wants to pause city hiring — with some caveats

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20 hours ago

January 9, 2025

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Daniel Lurie wants to pause city hiring — with some caveats

Newly inaugurated Mayor Daniel Lurie said Thursday he wants to freeze city hiring and new programs — though there are major exemptions and scant details on exactly what departments will be affected.

In light of a historic budget deficit reaching nearly $900 million, Lurie said the city would pause hiring for new positions, except those that are “historically challenging to staff and that directly support public safety and health.”

Additionally, Lurie told department heads to “realign programming and spending” with core priorities, according to a press release, including freezing new contracts and programs.

The mayor’s office did not respond to a list of questions from The Standard about which departments would be exempted from the hiring freeze or the criteria for halting programs and contracts.

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