Officer Kenneth Moon was alone when an inmate attacked him with no warning . James Previtera , commander of Hillsborough County 's Department of Detention Services , told reporters he believed that the inmates `` saved the deputy 's life . '' Incident at county jail , in Hillsborough County , Florida , near Tampa . Other inmates stood up , called for help .
Officer Kenneth Moon was alone when an inmate attacked him with no warning . Incident at county jail , in Hillsborough County , Florida , near Tampa . Other inmates stood up , called for help .