Awards and Appreciation, Inside CDCR Video

Watch: Secretary Macomber looks back on 2025

CDCR’s Secretary Jeff Macomber reflects on 2025, examining the challenges, losses, and accomplishments the department has faced. Watch the Secretary’s message as he reviews improvements, teamwork, and progress:

Video by Richard Tan, TV specialist
Office of Public and employee Communications



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