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CSP‑Solano hosts staff appreciation day

Group photo of Solano staff at evening appreciation event.
Solano staff were shown appreciation during all three shifts through games, music, and food.

California State Prison (CSP), Solano, hosted a staff appreciation day for all shifts Oct. 3.

Solano staff from medical, custody, management, California Prison Industry Authority, education, warehouse, laundry, culinary and administrative enjoyed a meal along with snacks and beverages.

Also involved:

  • California Correctional Peace Officers Association
  • California Correctional Supervisors Organization
  • Service Employees International Union

The event was held inside the walls of the prison in the Division of Rehabilitative Programs area to make it easier for all staff to attend.

To show staff their hard work and dedication are not going unnoticed, management grilled burgers, hotdogs, and veggie burgers. The day also featured games and DJ music.

Submitted by Lt. Sarah Benavidez

Solano staff appreciation in photos

Group photo of people who helped organize the Solano staff appreciation event.
A person carries boxes of snacks.
Snacks and beverages were handed out to staff at the event.
Management grills burgers and hotdogs for staff during a Solano appreciation event.
A sign on the fence reads: We heart our staff and Team Solano.
Team Solano declares “we love our staff.”

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