Approximately 90 incarcerated persons were involved in a riot at Salinas Valley State Prison at Soledad on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Officers responded swiftly, utilizing chemical agents, foam bullets and blast grenades to restore order. Incarcerated people involved in the incident were placed in restricted housing and 10 improvised weapons were recovered from the scene. Three incarcerated individuals sustained injuries requiring transfer to outside medical facilities. One staff member was treated for heat exhaustion.
Programs will be modified to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the riot.
Peer Support and Employee Assistance Program services are being offered to employees. The California Correctional Peace Officers Association was notified.
Since these incidents can be alarming, the department encourages staff to use departmental and local wellness resources. To learn more about available support, visit the CDCR website: Office of Employee Wellness.
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