Staff from the CDCR Academy and the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) Division Training Unit came together for a collaborative wellness event focused on fitness, teamwork, and employee connection.
Held at the CDCR Academy track in support of National Fitness Month, the May 16 event brought together staff from both divisions. They competed in a series of team fitness challenges designed to encourage healthy lifestyles and strengthen professional relationships.
Under the guidance of Sgt. Brandon Christensen, participants competed in groups while completing exercise stations. These stations included pushups, sit-ups, air squats and jumping jacks. They then finished with a weighted stokes litter carry to the finish line. The event also featured healthy refreshments, support from local vendors and prizes donated by community partners.
The event reinforced the value of collaboration and teamwork across CDCR.
Academy Administrator Breann Cantu said this event was about team-building.
“When staff come together outside of their daily responsibilities, it strengthens communication, trust, and teamwork,” she said. “Those connections carry over into the workplace and help support our overall mission.”
DAPO Chief Deputy Administrator Michael Trujillo also said events focused on wellness and collaboration help strengthen operational effectiveness throughout the department.
Submitted by acting Academy Commander S. Boyack
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