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Duenas brothers proudly wear badge
Brothers in family are now brothers in badge after Lorenzo Duenas graduated with Academy Class 1-23A, joining older sibling Gilbert Duenas.
VIDEOS
Bike refurbishing program is year‑long effort
Throughout 2022, incarcerated person Frank Jachwak spent much of his time in the Folsom State Prison workshop in the bike refurbishing program.
Start your Correctional Officer career
Start off the new year with a new career as a Correctional Officer. To meet current hiring needs, the Office of Peace Officer Selection is hosting multiple JumpStart Hiring events for Correctional Officer applicants.
Food service standards date to Civil War
Poorly cooked food, a lack of basic standards, and foodborne illness led to the government issuing a standardized food service manual for Civil War soldiers. The pamphlet became a staple on the field and in institutions such as San Quentin.
REHABILITATION
First offender mentor certification at CCI
California Correctional Institution (CCI) held their first Offender Mentor Certification Program graduation on Jan. 12.
Avenal prison honors CALPIA graduates
The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) hosted a graduation ceremony in partnership with CDCR at Avenal State Prison (ASP) on Jan. 26.
Students turn sheet metal into art
CSP-Corcoran sheet metal program incarcerated participants recently put their skills to work creating art as landscaping replacement.
ABOVE THE CALL
Governor honors three Ironwood employees
Three Ironwood State Prison (ISP) employees were awarded the Silver Medal in Tuesday’s Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor virtual ceremony for their heroic rescue last year of two adults and two children involved in a rollover vehicle accident.
CDCR honors employees at 2022 Medal of Valor
At its 2022 Medal of Valor Ceremony, the CDCR honored 44 people for their bravery in responding to crises and life-threatening situations as well as exemplary work of benefit to the department and the community.
Correctional Officer helps Blythe Police apprehend suspect
While driving toward Blythe, Correctional Officer Harold Gaskill stopped to help a police officer struggling with a suspect.
BEYOND THE BADGE
Duenas brothers proudly wear badge
Brothers in family are now brothers in badge after Lorenzo Duenas graduated with Academy Class 1-23A, joining older sibling Gilbert Duenas.
CDCR is a tradition for Morales family
Two decades ago, Miguel Morales became a CDCR correctional officer, forging a career path followed by four of his other family members.
Recruiters join Martin Luther King event
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr, CDCR recruitment teams joined thousands of community members at the March for the Dream event on Monday, January 16. The annual event is one of three walking rallies in Sacramento to celebrate the civil rights leader.
HISTORY
Food service standards date to Civil War
Poorly cooked food, a lack of basic standards, and foodborne illness led to the government issuing a standardized food service manual for Civil War soldiers. The pamphlet became a staple on the field and in institutions such as San Quentin.
Cemetery Tales: A ranch hand and a burglar
As part of the Cemetery Tales series, Inside CDCR takes a closer look at the stories behind two grave markers housed at the San Quentin Prison Museum.
Walking the Walls: A history of custody staff
In honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Inside CDCR takes a closer look at the history of custody staff and how their roles have evolved.