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(I have no idea what group, if any, provided the umpires for the game in question. There are many overlapping groups in this area.)
I am a newish member of the same HS group (BB only). I do many JV games at Wilson Park. I carry a phone in my back pocket, with the direct local PD number set on speed dial (for any location I am at). There was a time, before the City of Vallejo declared bankruptcy, where the PD routinely had an officer patrolling in the area - if not actually walking the park - during most games. (Have an acquaintance or two who work/worked for VPD.) On the other hand, I have NEVER felt in danger during a HS game at that location. The HS assignor works closely with the local schools which helps make sure problem coaches are dealt with.
While umpires should not be in shock, fans, even in Vallejo, were certainly not prepared to deal with battery (such as detaining the suspect), and a fair (majority?) percentage would simply not want to get involved. Being BR, it is a near certainty the suspect is a dad, relative, or close friend of a player, making the person easy to find.
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