Battery on Correctional Officers at CSP-LAC

      California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC)

This morning at 0745 hours 2 female correctional officers were battered by an inmate on our Level 4 GP yard in a housing Unit. The inmate rushed the first officer who was in the office in the housing unit immediately striking her in the face and knocking her to the ground. She attempted todefend herself by kicking at the inmate as he continued his aggressive attack. Her female partner saw this and came to her assistance. As she approached, she attempted to stop the attack by jumping on the back of the inmate. 


He pushed her off and knocked her to the floor. The inmate immediately focused his attackon the female officer he had just thrown to the ground by straddling her and delivering blow after blow to her facial and upper torso area. The control booth officer finally obtained a clear shot and discharged one 40mm round. Due the inmate rolling the female officer over the round inadvertently struck the officer in the side. The control booth officers actions stopped the brutal attack on the female staff. One officer received 3 stitches to her right eyelidand the swelling to her face. Both female staff were treated at outside hospitals for their injuries. 

A word to all our brothers and sisters in green and that work within these walls…please be safe and always watch your backs. Never forget where you work!