Jimmy Blackford, a retired correctional officer, passed away March 20, 2024.
He began his career with the department as a cadet at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in February 1997.
After graduation in April 1997, he reported to the California Medical Facility as a correctional officer. He remained at the institution until retiring April 2019.
“Jimmy will be greatly missed by all who knew him and worked with him over the past years. We extend our sincerest condolences to the Blackford family,” according to a statement issued by the institution.
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