On February 23, Kern Valley State Prison initiated a lockdown of the prison (modified program) due to several instances of violence towards staff members.
Starting on Monday, February 20, with inmates refusing orders to prone out and becoming argumentative towards staff, inmates in the prison began to demonstrate continued non-compliance. On Thursday, February 22, staff attempted to place several inmates in restraints following a fight on the recreational yard when an inmate jumped up and attacked an officer. Multiple uses force was needed to stop this inmate when another inmate jumped up to attack staff. The lockdown was initiated following these multiple staff attacks.
A threat assessment will be completed, until completed the prison will remain on lockdown.
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