Approximately 20 incarcerated persons were involved in a riot at California State Prison, Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 10.
Officers immediately responded, using utilizing chemical agents, non-lethal force options, and warning shots to quell the incident. Upon gaining compliance, four incarcerated individuals were transported to an outside medical facility for further treatment. Four improvised weapons were discovered at the scene. No staff were injured.
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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