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miyamoto says he doesn't think staffing is the issue. >> the recent uptick in the assaults on our staffs something i believe that we can handle internally and doesn't rise to that level. >> he blames overcrowded facilities, saying they housed mostly serious violent offenders who are spending too long in county jail. there are more than 100 people jailed and only 364 deputies working out of the nearly 500 needed at the jails. things are so out of control at the jail that inmates are starting to get unruly, because of the conditions that are going on at the jail. a man currently in jail, jeffrey walker, who says he was injured in an altercation with a deputy on march 29th, says conditions are not safe for people like him or the staff. >> deputies are working overtime , time shorthanded, 16 hour shifts, and i see deputies sleeping at their job post positions, inmates fighting against one another, a deputy having to go in and break up something. >> walker says he was criminally charged with battery and obstructing justice for the fight on march 29th, but he is suing for excessive force in t
miyamoto says he doesn't think staffing is the issue. >> the recent uptick in the assaults on our staffs something i believe that we can handle internally and doesn't rise to that level. >> he blames overcrowded facilities, saying they housed mostly serious violent offenders who are spending too long in county jail. there are more than 100 people jailed and only 364 deputies working out of the nearly 500 needed at the jails. things are so out of control at the jail that inmates are...
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this is case number 235 on the calendar in the matter of miyamoto vs.: thank you. >> byrd: mm-hmm. parties have been sworn in. you may be seated. have a seat, please. >> judge judy: miss miyamoto, the defendant was a friend of yours. you moved into an apartment together. it is your claim that miss williams owes you for a loan, and also for breaking your phone. miss williams says, actually, she doesn't owe you any money for any loan. the loan, i think, was for rent?
this is case number 235 on the calendar in the matter of miyamoto vs.: thank you. >> byrd: mm-hmm. parties have been sworn in. you may be seated. have a seat, please. >> judge judy: miss miyamoto, the defendant was a friend of yours. you moved into an apartment together. it is your claim that miss williams owes you for a loan, and also for breaking your phone. miss williams says, actually, she doesn't owe you any money for any loan. the loan, i think, was for rent?
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miyamoto says he doesn't think staffing is the issue. >> the recent uptick in the assaults on our staff is something i believe that we can handle internally and doesn't rise to that level, he blames overcrowded facilities, saying they housed mostly serious, violent offenders who are spending too long in county jail. >> there are more than 100 people jailed and only 364 deputies working out of the nearly 500 needed at the jails. things are so out of control at the jail that inmates are starting to get unruly because of the conditions that are going on at the jail. a man currently in jail, jeffrey walker, who says he was injured in an altercation with a deputy on march 29th, says conditions are not safe for people like him or the staff. deputies are working overtime, shorthanded, 16 hour shifts and i see deputies sleeping at their job post positions, inmates fighting against one another, a deputy having to go in and break up something. walker says he was criminally charged with battery and obstructing justice for the fight on march 29th, but he is suing for excessive force in these settin
miyamoto says he doesn't think staffing is the issue. >> the recent uptick in the assaults on our staff is something i believe that we can handle internally and doesn't rise to that level, he blames overcrowded facilities, saying they housed mostly serious, violent offenders who are spending too long in county jail. >> there are more than 100 people jailed and only 364 deputies working out of the nearly 500 needed at the jails. things are so out of control at the jail that inmates...
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. >> sheriff paul miyamoto says tuesday an incident at the county jail in san bruno causing negotiators to step in and an inmate punching a deputy at the booking facility in san francisco are just more issues in the string of incidents where deputies have been in danger. the sheriff displaying this photo of a deputy had been bit so hard that it broke the skin, and another of a swollen bump on a deputy's head after being punched to the ground, punches to the head, face and neck being spit at and kicked in the head slammed against walls which resulted in the injuries of bone fractures, dislocated shoulders and bloody eye sockets. the lockdowns at both county jails began on friday after assaults stemming back from late march, but sheriff miyamoto says the lockdown at jail two on seventh street ends wednesday, while jail three at san bruno will remain on lockdown until later this week after the deputies union blamed poor working conditions and understaffing for the incidents and asked the sheriff and the city to call in the national guard. miyamoto says he doesn't think staffing is the issu
. >> sheriff paul miyamoto says tuesday an incident at the county jail in san bruno causing negotiators to step in and an inmate punching a deputy at the booking facility in san francisco are just more issues in the string of incidents where deputies have been in danger. the sheriff displaying this photo of a deputy had been bit so hard that it broke the skin, and another of a swollen bump on a deputy's head after being punched to the ground, punches to the head, face and neck being spit...
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but sheriff miyamoto says the lockdown at jail two on seventh street ends wednesday, while jail threebruno will remain on lockdown until later this week after the deputies union blamed poor working conditions and understaffing for the incidents and asked the sheriff and the city to call in the national guard. miyamoto says he doesn't think staffing is the issue. >> the recent uptick in the assaults on our staff is something i believe that we can handle internally and doesn't rise to that level. >> he blames overcrowded facilities, saying they house mostly serious violent offenders who are spending too long in county jail. there are more than 100 people jailed and only 364 deputies working out of the nearly 500 needed at the jails. things are so out of control at the jail that inmates are starting to get unruly because of the conditions that are going on at the jail, a man currently in jail, jeffrey walker, who says he was injured in an altercation with a deputy on march 29th, says conditions are not safe for people like him or the staff. deputies are working overtime, shorthanded, 16
but sheriff miyamoto says the lockdown at jail two on seventh street ends wednesday, while jail threebruno will remain on lockdown until later this week after the deputies union blamed poor working conditions and understaffing for the incidents and asked the sheriff and the city to call in the national guard. miyamoto says he doesn't think staffing is the issue. >> the recent uptick in the assaults on our staff is something i believe that we can handle internally and doesn't rise to that...
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he sent a letter to san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto calling for the help of the california national guard until low staffing levels can be addressed, he says, the staffing problem is not new, but that it has never been this low. >> it's a scary time. i mean, we've had nine attacks in three weeks on deputies, there's been prisoner fights, there's been civilian staff injured. this is a really violent time. >> the san francisco sheriff's office released a statement on sunday saying, we believe that our current internal response strategies will immediately address the increase in assaults on our members. and the statement went on to say, we understand that the dsa also ties the recent incidents into low staffing levels and has called for immediate staffing. the national guard is not the answer to the staffing shortage, and the sheriff continues to be committed to filling vacancies, recruiting and hiring. abc seven asked the sheriff's office why there has been a rise in violence, but they did not respond to that question. so of course we'll bring you any updates on this very important st
he sent a letter to san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto calling for the help of the california national guard until low staffing levels can be addressed, he says, the staffing problem is not new, but that it has never been this low. >> it's a scary time. i mean, we've had nine attacks in three weeks on deputies, there's been prisoner fights, there's been civilian staff injured. this is a really violent time. >> the san francisco sheriff's office released a statement on sunday...
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sheriff miyamoto, we appreciate you as always. >>> 6:20. it will feel weird at first not seeing tara vanderveer on the sidelines but kate paye is ready to take over at stanford. >>> and here's a live look outside before we head to break on this thursday morning. it is going to be gorgeous here in the bay. it has been. i mean, all week we have been spoiled. so if you are headed out the door this morning, please have a smile on your face. bay area has beautiful weather. we'll be right back. >>> a round of applause, stanford formally announced kate paye as the new head coach of the women eschewal team. paye is replacing tara vanderveer after the coach announced her retirement last week. paye worked as her assistant for 17 seasons already so she knows the drill. our vern glenn spoke with paye yesterday about her excitement. >> is your head spinning right now? >> it's been a wild 24 hours, vern, yeah. i know it will be a lot different and i know i will have a lot to learn. fortunately really excited that all of the staff is coming back. we all l
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at this time, i'm going to turn it over to our sheriff, paul miyamoto. [applause] >> good morning everyone. to add to what has been said, by all the partners in public safety, one of the best things to happen here is not just the partnership and enhancement sof that for our local authorities and also the fact we can share information at the state level with our regional partners. we are not an island in san francisco and connected to other counties and as people commit crimes and move on our corridors, the traffic corridors they move to different places. we always had a problem with people coming here to commit crimes as mentioned by the chief. one of these tools will help us and bridge the other regional assets to really track and hold people ap countable as they do types of crimes that bridge different counties. one other thing very beneficial for, as you can see and as we talk about the camera jz look up and see them, we are not going to have officers on the street every day to slow the traffic down, to have people obey traffic laws, this is a deturnl
at this time, i'm going to turn it over to our sheriff, paul miyamoto. [applause] >> good morning everyone. to add to what has been said, by all the partners in public safety, one of the best things to happen here is not just the partnership and enhancement sof that for our local authorities and also the fact we can share information at the state level with our regional partners. we are not an island in san francisco and connected to other counties and as people commit crimes and move on...
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. >> sheriff paul miyamoto says the lockdown will end at county jail two on seventh and bryant starting tomorrow. since march 29th, the sheriff says nine staff members have been injured, some seriously. in one case, a deputy hit the floor after being punched twice, causing a head injury and another case, a deputy was bitten so hard by an inmate and went through two layers of clothing and broke the skin. >> over the past week, as i mentioned, we've had a number of deputies go out on injuries that include punches to the head, face and neck being spit at and kicked in, the head slammed against walls, which result in the injuries of bone fractures, dislocated shoulders and bloody eye sockets. >> now, the sheriff deputies union has blamed inadequate staffing for the attacks, but today the sheriff said that in his view, staffing is not a primary factor. he said crowded conditions in the two jails is the main issue, with people being incarcerated for extended lengths of time. mostly serious, violent offenders. >> convicted killer scott peterson appeared in court virtually this morning in san m
. >> sheriff paul miyamoto says the lockdown will end at county jail two on seventh and bryant starting tomorrow. since march 29th, the sheriff says nine staff members have been injured, some seriously. in one case, a deputy hit the floor after being punched twice, causing a head injury and another case, a deputy was bitten so hard by an inmate and went through two layers of clothing and broke the skin. >> over the past week, as i mentioned, we've had a number of deputies go out on...
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sheriff miyamoto says that even though they are only at 73% staffing, he does not think that's the issue. he blames overcrowding at the jails . he. and when we sat down with him today, he told me he is very glad that the district attorney is taking this seriously. >> i think it's really important to see that as a step towards accountability. >> and eight inmates are charged with the attacks on deputies at the county jails, the incidents causing the sheriff to shut down the jails for several days. injuries include bumps to the head and bite marks by an inmate who was restrained. >> we have deputies that enforce the rules and deputies that don't enforce the rules, so the ones that enforce the rules are the ones that become the focus of people's anger or frustration. >> half of those charged were in jail on murder charges. three others had violent offenses like burglary and having a gun. >> we have to deal with making sure our staff are equipped, not just with, safety equipment, but also with the ability to de-escalate situations and deal with people anytime someone's exhausted or fatigued,
sheriff miyamoto says that even though they are only at 73% staffing, he does not think that's the issue. he blames overcrowding at the jails . he. and when we sat down with him today, he told me he is very glad that the district attorney is taking this seriously. >> i think it's really important to see that as a step towards accountability. >> and eight inmates are charged with the attacks on deputies at the county jails, the incidents causing the sheriff to shut down the jails for...
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earlier we spoke with san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto who was at the fountain reef ceremony this morning and listen to what he said. >> we need everyone's help when things like that happen. remembering what happened. so we are prepared in the future for what will eventually be another earthquake here in san francisco is something that is very important to do. this is a great commemoration because it brings back the history and it brings back the resilience that we experienced back then. the resilience we are experiencing right now. >> san francisco residents use lotta's fountain as a meeting point in the aftermath of the earthquake. here is shawn chitnis with some historic photos that can help us appreciate the time in san francisco. >> reporter: scenes for more than a century ago offer a snapshot into the destruction that consumed san francisco in 1906 from a major earthquake back to the city and the fire that started soon after. >> born and raised in san francisco and i love our first responders and i love our history of san francisco. this is a great way for me to contribute b
earlier we spoke with san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto who was at the fountain reef ceremony this morning and listen to what he said. >> we need everyone's help when things like that happen. remembering what happened. so we are prepared in the future for what will eventually be another earthquake here in san francisco is something that is very important to do. this is a great commemoration because it brings back the history and it brings back the resilience that we experienced back...
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and he sent a letter to san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto calling for the help of the california national guard into low staffing levels can be addressed, he says. a staffing problem is not new, but that it has never been this low. >> it's a scary time. i mean, we've had nine attacks in three weeks on deputies, there's been prisoner fights, there's been civilian staff injured. this is a really violent time. >> the san francisco sheriff's office released a statement on sunday saying, we believe that our current internal response strategies will immediately address the increase in assaults on our members. the statement went on to say, we understand that the dsa also ties the recent incidents into low staffing levels and has called for immediate staffing, and i believe that we are going to be going to a special report right now. so we're going to donald trump just arrived at the courthouse in lower manhattan for the start of his criminal trial here in new york city. >> trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, which include allegedly concealing a hush payment to
and he sent a letter to san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto calling for the help of the california national guard into low staffing levels can be addressed, he says. a staffing problem is not new, but that it has never been this low. >> it's a scary time. i mean, we've had nine attacks in three weeks on deputies, there's been prisoner fights, there's been civilian staff injured. this is a really violent time. >> the san francisco sheriff's office released a statement on sunday...
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in our next half hour, sf sheriff miyamoto will join us to help drill down on what's happening. >>> jury selection continuing today in former president donald trump's criminal trial in new york. seven jurors were seatedden tuesday and there are five more to be chosen. opening statements could begin monday and trump is accused of falsifying documents to hide cover up an alleged affair. >>> now to new turmoil for house republicans. senate democrats just voted down articles of impeachment against homeland security secretary alejandro mayorkas. slamming the move as a political stunt. now embattled house speaker mike johnson is setting up a vote on separate bills to fund aid for ukraine and israel despite objections from members of his party. g? >>> taking a live look at the fountain on market street in san francisco. city leaders and those preserving the history of first responders are commemorating 118 years since the great earthquake of san francisco. a wreath will be laid here dedicated to the memory of late senator dianne feinstein and those who died 118 years ago. now in less than an ho
in our next half hour, sf sheriff miyamoto will join us to help drill down on what's happening. >>> jury selection continuing today in former president donald trump's criminal trial in new york. seven jurors were seatedden tuesday and there are five more to be chosen. opening statements could begin monday and trump is accused of falsifying documents to hide cover up an alleged affair. >>> now to new turmoil for house republicans. senate democrats just voted down articles of...
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staffing is thinning out and there's no aggressive hiring, prompting the union to call on sheriff paul miyamoto, mayor london breed and city supervisor aaron peskin to bring in help from the u.s. military. three california national guard to assist with staffing until the sheriff brings us up to proper staffing. >> in a statement, the sheriff's office calling the union's request, quote, premature and not necessary at this time, adding, quote, in light of recent incidents in our jails, the sheriff's office is actively working on comprehensive plans to address issues raised by the deputy sheriff's association. we believe that our current internal response strategies will immediately address the increase in assaults on our members. >> i haven't seen any of that happen. it's been four years. our staffing has been collapsing . this needs to be done now. i hope he does it. i really do. >> as for the lockdowns taking place at both jails, unclear exactly what time the sheriff's office plans to lift them. we have been told, though, that they should be resuming normal operations this week in san francisco
staffing is thinning out and there's no aggressive hiring, prompting the union to call on sheriff paul miyamoto, mayor london breed and city supervisor aaron peskin to bring in help from the u.s. military. three california national guard to assist with staffing until the sheriff brings us up to proper staffing. >> in a statement, the sheriff's office calling the union's request, quote, premature and not necessary at this time, adding, quote, in light of recent incidents in our jails, the...
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shareal miyamoto conducted deputies to conduct warrant sweeps. i appealed to governor newsom and he sent the california highway parole. delivered the u.s. attorney and drug enforcement agency to interrupt the sale and trafficking of fentanyl. [applause] and all of these efforts have paid off. we doubled the number of drug arrests in 2023. retail theft and car breakens plummeted. the arrest was 25 points higher then the national average. our crime rate is the lowest it's been in 10 years. [applause] not including 2020 when we had to shut the city down. yes, these figures are accurate. they coincide with the arrival of the chp national guard, u.s. attorney office, da jenkins increased in prosecutions. i do recognize that some people don't feel the lower crime rate yet, and if you are someone you know is a victim of a crime, all the stats mean nothing. i understand that and i hear your concerns and that's exactly why we are not letting up. we will roll out 400 automated license plate readers at a hundred intersections across the city this month. [ap
shareal miyamoto conducted deputies to conduct warrant sweeps. i appealed to governor newsom and he sent the california highway parole. delivered the u.s. attorney and drug enforcement agency to interrupt the sale and trafficking of fentanyl. [applause] and all of these efforts have paid off. we doubled the number of drug arrests in 2023. retail theft and car breakens plummeted. the arrest was 25 points higher then the national average. our crime rate is the lowest it's been in 10 years....
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sheriff paul miyamoto attributes the violence to jail, overcrowding and a shortage of deputies.owever, attorney yolanda wang tells the tells us that the treatment of the inmates, including a lack of sunlight and outdoor exposure, could also be contributing to their behavior. >> you're locking them in that room 2020 two hours a day with another person. two people. we've all been in lockdowns. we all know how terrible that feels. and so now it's going on year four. they're still in lockdown and what do they expect these people to do? they're going crazy now. >> the lockdown at the jail at seventh and bryant was lifted on wednesday. the jail in san bruno will remain on lockdown for now. the sheriff's office responded to these new allegations, saying it takes its obligations for incarcerated persons safety seriously. the department continues by saying the court has consistently held that san francisco jails do not need to provide outdoor access in order to comply with the court's order. well, san francisco police held a sting operation in the west portal neighborhood, where a driver
sheriff paul miyamoto attributes the violence to jail, overcrowding and a shortage of deputies.owever, attorney yolanda wang tells the tells us that the treatment of the inmates, including a lack of sunlight and outdoor exposure, could also be contributing to their behavior. >> you're locking them in that room 2020 two hours a day with another person. two people. we've all been in lockdowns. we all know how terrible that feels. and so now it's going on year four. they're still in lockdown...
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at this time, i'm going to turn it over to our sheriff, paul miyamoto. [applause] >> good morning everyone. to add to what has been said, by all the partners in public safety, one of the best things to happen here is not just the partnership and enhancement sof that for our local authorities and also the fact we can share information at the state level with our regional partners. we are not an island in san francisco and connected to other counties and as people commit crimes and move on our corridors, the traffic corridors they move to different places. we always had a problem with people coming here to commit crimes as mentioned by the chief. one of these tools will help us and bridge the other regional assets to really track and hold people ap countable as they do types of crimes that bridge different counties. one other thing very beneficial for, as you can see and as we talk about the camera jz look up and see them, we are not going to have officers on the street every day to slow the traffic down, to have people obey traffic laws, this is a deturnl
at this time, i'm going to turn it over to our sheriff, paul miyamoto. [applause] >> good morning everyone. to add to what has been said, by all the partners in public safety, one of the best things to happen here is not just the partnership and enhancement sof that for our local authorities and also the fact we can share information at the state level with our regional partners. we are not an island in san francisco and connected to other counties and as people commit crimes and move on...
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sheriff paul miyamoto blames jail overcrowding and a shortage of deputies., attorney yolanda wong tells us that the treatment of inmates, including a lack of sunlight and outdoor exposure, could also be contributing to their behavior. >> you're locking them in that room 2020 two hours a day with another person. two people. we've all been in lockdowns. we all know how terrible that feels. and so now it's going on year four. they're still in lockdown and what do they expect these people to do? they're going crazy. >> the lockdown at jail facility two in downtown san francisco was lifted today, but the jail in san bruno will remain locked down. the sheriff's office responded to these new allegations, saying it, quote, takes its obligations for incarcerated persons safety seriously. the court has consistently held that san francisco jails do not need to provide outdoor access in order to comply with the court's order coming up. >> israel considers its next move after iran launched an attack over this past weekend, but more help from the u.s. could remain stalled
sheriff paul miyamoto blames jail overcrowding and a shortage of deputies., attorney yolanda wong tells us that the treatment of inmates, including a lack of sunlight and outdoor exposure, could also be contributing to their behavior. >> you're locking them in that room 2020 two hours a day with another person. two people. we've all been in lockdowns. we all know how terrible that feels. and so now it's going on year four. they're still in lockdown and what do they expect these people to...
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but sheriff miyamoto says that even though they're only at 73% staffing right now, he doesn't think that's the issue. he says the jails are overpopulated, partially because of an uptick in arrests surrounding drugs. but he says he's glad the district attorney's office is taking this seriously. >> i think it's really important to see that as a step towards accountability. >> eight inmates are charged with the attacks on deputies at the county jails, the incidents causing the sheriff to shut down the jails for several days. injuries include bumps to the head and bite marks by an inmate who was restrained. >> we have deputies that enforce the rules and deputies that don't enforce the rules, so the ones that enforce the rules are the ones that become the focus of people's anger or frustration. >> half of those charged were in jail on murder charges. three others had violent offenses like burglary and having a gun. >> we have to deal with making sure our staff are equipped, not just with, safety equipment, but also with the ability to de-escalate situations and deal with people. >> anytime some
but sheriff miyamoto says that even though they're only at 73% staffing right now, he doesn't think that's the issue. he says the jails are overpopulated, partially because of an uptick in arrests surrounding drugs. but he says he's glad the district attorney's office is taking this seriously. >> i think it's really important to see that as a step towards accountability. >> eight inmates are charged with the attacks on deputies at the county jails, the incidents causing the sheriff...
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sheriff paul miyamoto showed photos of injured deputies at a news conference. he blames jail overcrowding and a shortage of deputies. >> punches to the head face and neck being spit at and kicked in. the head slammed against walls which result in the injuries of bone fractures, dislocated shoulders and bloody eye sockets. >> the lockdown at the san bruno jail will be lifted later this week. the san francisco public defender's office said in response, quote, the sheriff's department's failure to provide incarcerated people consistent access to their attorneys as well as transportation to court have also contributed to the increased jail population. since these failures delay criminal proceedings. now, the public defenders office goes on to say taxpayer funds would be better spent in long terme investments in underserved communities. >> our time now for 32, there's more scrutiny on the plans that suddenly closed down the federal women's prison in dublin. east bay congressman mark desaulnier accused the bureau of prisons of closing the prison as retaliation becaus
sheriff paul miyamoto showed photos of injured deputies at a news conference. he blames jail overcrowding and a shortage of deputies. >> punches to the head face and neck being spit at and kicked in. the head slammed against walls which result in the injuries of bone fractures, dislocated shoulders and bloody eye sockets. >> the lockdown at the san bruno jail will be lifted later this week. the san francisco public defender's office said in response, quote, the sheriff's...
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. >>> well, san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto later today will address ongoing problems behind the walls of the county jails, currently leaving inmates on lockdown. the guards over the weekend launched a lockdown inside two sf jail facilities. this is following a recent surge in violence against jail staff. guards say multiple deputies have been injured since march. the national guard is also being called in to help maintain safety. leaders are now promising to address low staffing levels. >>> santa clara county supervisors will discuss the potential impact from the proposed closure of regional medical's trauma center in san jose. the hospital announced the closure in february, citing low patient volume. also on the chopping block, a program treating the most severe heart attack patients, and a downsized stroke response program. valley medical would become the closest trauma center, about eight miles away. today's hearing is scheduled for 2:00 this afternoon. >>> the warriors tonight will visit some old friends. the only problem is, afterward, someone will be heading home. the nba
. >>> well, san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto later today will address ongoing problems behind the walls of the county jails, currently leaving inmates on lockdown. the guards over the weekend launched a lockdown inside two sf jail facilities. this is following a recent surge in violence against jail staff. guards say multiple deputies have been injured since march. the national guard is also being called in to help maintain safety. leaders are now promising to address low staffing...
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the union president penned a letter to mayor london breed, sheriff miyamoto and other city leaders tong in the national guard to fill in gaps left behind by those staffing levels. >> the deputies to be there for backup for emergencies, and you need deputies for you know, command presence as a deterrence and all that's being whittled away and our staffing is thinning out and there's no aggressive hiring. >> san francisco sheriff's office responded that call, saying the request for a national guard to address staffing levels right now is premature, adding the agency is working to address the issues and has a plan to, quote immediately address the increase in assaults on our members. now, there's no word yet on when exactly the lockdown will officially be lifted. though the jail did give us an indication that jail services would return back to normal this week. reporting live this morning i'm james torres, ktvu, fox two news okay, james thank you. >> time is 604. police in napa still investigating a shooting saturday night where two young women were killed. it happened about 8 p.m. on sa
the union president penned a letter to mayor london breed, sheriff miyamoto and other city leaders tong in the national guard to fill in gaps left behind by those staffing levels. >> the deputies to be there for backup for emergencies, and you need deputies for you know, command presence as a deterrence and all that's being whittled away and our staffing is thinning out and there's no aggressive hiring. >> san francisco sheriff's office responded that call, saying the request for a...
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san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto will address ongoing problems behind the walls of county jails, currentlyates on lockdown. guards over the weekend launched a lockdown inside two sf jail facilities following a recent surge in violence against jail staff. the national guard is now being called in to help maintain safety. leaders are now promising to address low staffing levels. >>> santa clara county supervisors today will discuss the potential impact from the proposed closure of the regional medical's trauma center in san jose. the hospital announcing that closure back in february, citing low patient volume. today's hearing is scheduled for 2:00 this afternoon. >>> the recount of thousands of ballots is under way for the bay area's 16th congressional district race. election workers at santa clara and san mateo counties registrar of voters began sorting and examining about 150,000 ballots. the machine will start sorting them today. right now, the race for second place is deadlocked between county supervisor joe simitian and assemblyman evan low. they each got the same number of votes in the
san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto will address ongoing problems behind the walls of county jails, currentlyates on lockdown. guards over the weekend launched a lockdown inside two sf jail facilities following a recent surge in violence against jail staff. the national guard is now being called in to help maintain safety. leaders are now promising to address low staffing levels. >>> santa clara county supervisors today will discuss the potential impact from the proposed closure of the...
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the sheriff, paul miyamoto, showed photos of injured deputies at a news conference. he blamed jail overcrowding and a staff shortage. >> punches to the head, face and neck being spit at and kicked in the head slammed against walls which result in the injuries of bone fractures, dislocated shoulders and bloody eye sockets . >> the sheriff's office reports seven staff members and nine deputies have been injured since late last month, the san francisco public defender's office said. in response, the sheriff's department failure to provide incarcerated people consistent access to their attorneys as well as transportation to court have also contributed to the increased jail population. since these failures delay criminal proceedings, public defender's office goes on to say taxpayer funds would be better spent in long terme investments in underserved communities. >> our time now. 737 now to new video of a crash involving a chp officer in hayward. watch your screen. that officer was out directing traffic around a car that was being loaded onto a tow truck when the driver sl
the sheriff, paul miyamoto, showed photos of injured deputies at a news conference. he blamed jail overcrowding and a staff shortage. >> punches to the head, face and neck being spit at and kicked in the head slammed against walls which result in the injuries of bone fractures, dislocated shoulders and bloody eye sockets . >> the sheriff's office reports seven staff members and nine deputies have been injured since late last month, the san francisco public defender's office said. in...
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lomba has sent this letter to san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto, calling for the help of the california national guard until low staffing levels can be addressed. as to the deputies who say they were assaulted by prisoners, he had several dislocated shoulders. >> we had deputies, you know, punched in the head severely. we had a deputy bitten with the skin broken. >> the san francisco sheriff's office released a statement sunday saying, we believe that our current internal response strategies will immediately address the increase in assaults on our members. the statement went on to say, we understand that the dsa also ties the recent incidents into low staffing levels and has called for immediate staffing. the national guard is not the answer to the staffing shortage. the sheriff continues to be committed to filling vacancies, recruiting and hiring. we asked the sheriff's office why there has been a rise in violence, but they did not respond to that question, lomba says. the staffing problem is not new, but it's never been this low, says the san francisco sheriff's office is now 178 peop
lomba has sent this letter to san francisco sheriff paul miyamoto, calling for the help of the california national guard until low staffing levels can be addressed. as to the deputies who say they were assaulted by prisoners, he had several dislocated shoulders. >> we had deputies, you know, punched in the head severely. we had a deputy bitten with the skin broken. >> the san francisco sheriff's office released a statement sunday saying, we believe that our current internal response...
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sheriff paul miyamoto blames the violence on jail, overcrowding and a shortage of deputies. however, attorney yolanda wang told us the treatment of the inmates, including a lack of sunlight and outdoor exposure, may also be a contributing factor. >> you're locking them in that room 2020 two hours a day with another person. two people. we've all been in lockdown. we all know how terrible that feels. and so now it's going on year four. they're still in lockdown and what do they expect these people to do? they're going crazy. >> now the lockdown at the jail at seventh and bryant in san francisco was lifted yesterday. the jail in san bruno will stay on lockdown for now. the sheriff's office responded to these new allegations, saying it takes its obligations for incarcerated persons safety seriously. the department also said the court has consistently held that san francisco jails do not need to provide outdoor access in order to comply with the court's order. >> bart is planning a special sendoff this weekend for the last of its legacy trains. the transit agency will hold a reti
sheriff paul miyamoto blames the violence on jail, overcrowding and a shortage of deputies. however, attorney yolanda wang told us the treatment of the inmates, including a lack of sunlight and outdoor exposure, may also be a contributing factor. >> you're locking them in that room 2020 two hours a day with another person. two people. we've all been in lockdown. we all know how terrible that feels. and so now it's going on year four. they're still in lockdown and what do they expect these...
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sheriff paul miyamoto attributes the violence to jail, overcrowding and a shortage of deputies.wang tells us the treatment of the inmates, including a lack of sunlight and outdoor exposure, could also be contributing to their behavior. >> you're locking them in that room. 2020 two hours a day with another person, two people. we've all been in lockdowns. we all know how terrible that feels. and so now it's going on year four. they're still in lockdown. and what do they expect these people to do? they're going crazy locked down at the jail at seventh and bryan was lifted wednesday. >> the jail in san bruno is remaining on lockdown for now. sheriff's department responded to the new allegations, saying it takes its obligations for incarcerated persons safely, seriously. safety seriously, the department continued, saying the court has consistently held that san francisco jails do not need to provide outdoor access in order to comply with the court's order. there is a new debate in congress about a proposal that would block law enforcement from buying and storing your personal data, k
sheriff paul miyamoto attributes the violence to jail, overcrowding and a shortage of deputies.wang tells us the treatment of the inmates, including a lack of sunlight and outdoor exposure, could also be contributing to their behavior. >> you're locking them in that room. 2020 two hours a day with another person, two people. we've all been in lockdowns. we all know how terrible that feels. and so now it's going on year four. they're still in lockdown. and what do they expect these people...
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sheriff paul miyamoto attributes the violence to jail, overcrowding and a shortage of deputies. but civil rights attorneys argue that inmates are being mistreated. the attacks led jail officials to lock those jails down for several days. >> an update now on the search for a wedding dress that was stolen from a porch in redwood city. police say the dress has been found and a suspect has now been arrested. we first told you about this case last week. police say the suspect seen in this surveillance video is 65 year old henry fonseca. he has been arrested for grand theft. authorities say they made the arrest thanks to multiple tips from residents. and tonight, that dress is now back with its rightful owner. >> cloudy, cool across the bay area this evening, with little changes expected for tomorrow. we will see a brief break in the afternoon before another system brings the possibility of some rain by friday morning. here's a look at the golden gate bridge, where, you know, we have generally light winds, but temperatures again cooling off 54 degrees right now. santa rosa, san franci
sheriff paul miyamoto attributes the violence to jail, overcrowding and a shortage of deputies. but civil rights attorneys argue that inmates are being mistreated. the attacks led jail officials to lock those jails down for several days. >> an update now on the search for a wedding dress that was stolen from a porch in redwood city. police say the dress has been found and a suspect has now been arrested. we first told you about this case last week. police say the suspect seen in this...
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but sheriff miyamoto says that even though they're only at 73% staffing right now, he doesn't think that's the issue. he says the jails are overpopulated, partially because of an uptick in arrests surrounding drugs. but he says he's
but sheriff miyamoto says that even though they're only at 73% staffing right now, he doesn't think that's the issue. he says the jails are overpopulated, partially because of an uptick in arrests surrounding drugs. but he says he's
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the sheriff, paul miyamoto, says he blames jail overcrowding and a shortage of deputies. however, attorney yolanda wong tells us that the treatment of the inmates, including a lack of sunlight and outdoor exposure, could also be contributing to their behavior. >> you're locking them in that room. 2020 two hours a day with another person, two people. we've all been in lockdown. we all know how terrible that feels. and so now it's going on year four. they're still in lockdown and what do they expect these people to do? they're going crazy. >> the lockdown at the jail, located at seven. the bride in san francisco was lifted today. the jail in san bruno is still on lockdown. the sheriff's office did respond to these new allegations, saying it takes obligation is taking its obligations for incarcerated persons safety seriously. the court has consistently held that san francisco jails do not need to provide outdoor access in order to comply with the court's order. >> work is being done to replace lighting, which has been targeted by vandals around oakland's lake merritt. but th
the sheriff, paul miyamoto, says he blames jail overcrowding and a shortage of deputies. however, attorney yolanda wong tells us that the treatment of the inmates, including a lack of sunlight and outdoor exposure, could also be contributing to their behavior. >> you're locking them in that room. 2020 two hours a day with another person, two people. we've all been in lockdown. we all know how terrible that feels. and so now it's going on year four. they're still in lockdown and what do...
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sheriff miyamoto tells us one of the main reasons for the uptick in violence is the lack of space to spread out prisoners. another main factor, he says, is the large number of violent offenders who are remaining in custody for longer periods of time. the sheriff says deputies have broken bones, bloodied eye sockets and bite wounds. the sheriff showing photos of some of the injuries in the first photo, you see the arm of a deputy who was bitten so hard that it went through two layers of clothing and broke the skin before the incident. >> this individual was actually fully restrained. in the second photo, you see a lump on one of our deputies heads caused by impact of hitting the floor after his attacker punched him twice. that individual was unrestrained at the time >> nearly 100 deputies signed a letter back in november to the sheriff, saying they have critical levels of staffing shortage. deputies at san bruno said they were mentally and physically exhausted and fights drug use and assaults on staff have increased. the jails are understaffed by about 100 workers. they're supposed to
sheriff miyamoto tells us one of the main reasons for the uptick in violence is the lack of space to spread out prisoners. another main factor, he says, is the large number of violent offenders who are remaining in custody for longer periods of time. the sheriff says deputies have broken bones, bloodied eye sockets and bite wounds. the sheriff showing photos of some of the injuries in the first photo, you see the arm of a deputy who was bitten so hard that it went through two layers of clothing...
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staffing is thinning out and there's no aggression of hiring, prompting the union to call on sheriff paul miyamoto, mayor london breed and city supervisor aaron peskin to bring in help from the u.s. military, the california national guard, to assist with staffing until the sheriff brings us up to proper staffing. in a statement, the sheriff's office calling the union's request, quote, premature and not necessary at this time, adding, quote, in light of recent incidents in our jails, the sheriff's office is actively working on comprehensive plans to address issues raised by the deputy sheriff's association. >> we believe that our current internal response strategies will immediately address the increase in assaults on our members. >> i haven't seen any of that happen. it's been four years. our staffing has been collapsing . this needs to be done now. i hope he does it. i really do. >> and we did also reach out to supervisor peskin's office and the mayor's office for comment. we'll update you when we hear back. as for these lockdown, we're told that normal operations in both jails should resume this
staffing is thinning out and there's no aggression of hiring, prompting the union to call on sheriff paul miyamoto, mayor london breed and city supervisor aaron peskin to bring in help from the u.s. military, the california national guard, to assist with staffing until the sheriff brings us up to proper staffing. in a statement, the sheriff's office calling the union's request, quote, premature and not necessary at this time, adding, quote, in light of recent incidents in our jails, the...
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. >> the union wrote a letter to mayor london breed, sheriff miyamoto and other city leaders to bring in the national guard. the sheriff's office responded to that call, saying the request for national guard troops to address staffing levels is premature, adding the agency is working to address the issues and has a plan to quote immediately address the increase in assaults on our members. >> all right. back now to our coverage of today's top story, a day of planned action across the bay area clogging up major roadways from the golden gate bridge to the east bay and the city of oakland. demonstrators took over the northbound lanes of 880 at fifth and embarcadero. they made their way onto the interstate just about 630 this morning, just as that commute was starting to pick up, dozens of chp officers were in riot gear, watching as the protesters waved flags and painted the colors of palestine on the highway center median. officers say protesters used 55 gallon drums filled with concrete and attached themselves to those drums using chains, which made it difficult to remove them from the i
. >> the union wrote a letter to mayor london breed, sheriff miyamoto and other city leaders to bring in the national guard. the sheriff's office responded to that call, saying the request for national guard troops to address staffing levels is premature, adding the agency is working to address the issues and has a plan to quote immediately address the increase in assaults on our members. >> all right. back now to our coverage of today's top story, a day of planned action across the...
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sheriff paul miyamoto attributes the violence to jail, overcrowding and a shortage of deputies.ights attorneys argue inmates are being mistreated. the attacks led jail officials to lock the jails for several days. san francisco's 911 computer system crashed for several hours this morning, forcing dispatchers to work in manual mode. the department of emergency services says it's due to an aging computer aided dispatch system. this comes just one day after newly renovated 911 dispatch center is now open in san francisco. yesterday san francisco city leaders came together for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening. the location on turk street has a new training room, more workstations and an upgraded break room, among other improvements. we know that the people who work in this facility are key to our emergency response and deserve to have a facility that works better for them, and today we are so proud to announce that this facility has been renovated on time and on budget. san francisco's call center is one of the top 25 busiest across the country, and gets an avera
sheriff paul miyamoto attributes the violence to jail, overcrowding and a shortage of deputies.ights attorneys argue inmates are being mistreated. the attacks led jail officials to lock the jails for several days. san francisco's 911 computer system crashed for several hours this morning, forcing dispatchers to work in manual mode. the department of emergency services says it's due to an aging computer aided dispatch system. this comes just one day after newly renovated 911 dispatch center is...
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sheriff paul miyamoto says inmates are getting more violent due to the jails getting overcrowded, nowt the pandemic protocols have eased. >> there's insufficient space for us to be able to spread those individuals out and create a more calm environment for people to reside in our housing units. >> reporter: but on saturday, the union president sent a letter to the sheriff requesting the deployment of the national guard to temporarily supplement current staffing levels. saying quote -- our current staffing levels are insufficient to support the well-being of our personnel. according to numbers provided by the sheriff's department, there are almost 1200 inmates in san francisco's jails on any given day. there's supposed to be about 500 deputies assigned to the jails, but due to staffing shortages, there are currently 364 working. >> although we are short-staffed, we don't believe that it is one of the primary factors. >> reporter: the sheriff says they will be addressing the violence in a number of ways, including lockdowns, like these that went into place over the weekend, as well as i
sheriff paul miyamoto says inmates are getting more violent due to the jails getting overcrowded, nowt the pandemic protocols have eased. >> there's insufficient space for us to be able to spread those individuals out and create a more calm environment for people to reside in our housing units. >> reporter: but on saturday, the union president sent a letter to the sheriff requesting the deployment of the national guard to temporarily supplement current staffing levels. saying quote...