Santa Rita Deputy Saves Inmate's Life

DUBLIN, CA ? An Alameda County Sheriff?s deputy helped save an inmate?s life during intake at Santa Rita Jail, the Alameda County Sheriff?s Office announced in a social media post.

On Saturday, a man began experiencing an unknown medical emergency. ACSO Deputy Baker performed CPR, and called for an Automated External Defibrillator and Narcan. After CPR and several doses of Narcan, the inmate regained consciousness. He was then transported to a nearby hospital for further attention.

Baker said his time as an EMT and training from the ASCO Regional Training Center helped him stay calm and perform the necessary course of action.

While this is a heartwarming story, Santa Rita Jail has come under increasing scrutiny for its conditions and treatment of inmates. In October, the family of former inmate Maurice Monk sued the prison, alleging that staff let him die after lying face down in his own waste for at least three days. Inmates have also launched several hunger strikes over prison conditions.

In July 2022, a civil grand jury investigation of Santa Rita Jail found that safety violations, inadequate medical services, and poor sanitation require ?urgent attention.? In March 2022, a federal judge placed the jail under court supervision for at least six years following a class-action lawsuit. A county spokesperson told The Independent in July 2023 that staff are working toward ?substantial compliance? with the judge?s court order.

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