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Above the Call
CMC officers help driver after truck burst into flames
Two correctional officers from California Men’s Colony (CMC) helped a driver after her truck burst into flames on Interstate 5.…
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Inside CDCR 2025: A look back at the top stories
From tales of heroism and community involvement to rehabilitation and the people behind those efforts, Inside CDCR looks back at…
Read MoreA Day in the Life
Watch: Meet Hector Castillo, parole agent
Inside CDCR caught up with Hector Castillo, a parole agent in Salinas who works with the GPS unit. He discusses…
Appointments & Promotions
High Desert holds second promotional ceremony
High Desert State Prison (HDSP) in Susanville celebrated their second promotional ceremony recognizing individual achievements of those staff members advancing…
Awards & Appreciation
ASP honors staff with 25 years of service
Avenal State Prison (ASP) recently honored 18 dedicated staff who reached the extraordinary milestone of 25-plus years of CDCR service.…
Beyond the Badge
High Desert holds second promotional ceremony
High Desert State Prison (HDSP) in Susanville celebrated their second promotional ceremony recognizing individual achievements of those staff members advancing…
CALPIA
CALCTRA launches Prison to Purpose podcast
The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) launched its new podcast, Prison to Purpose: Building Futures Behind Bars, in…
CDCR Time Capsule
1990 Medal of Valor ceremony honors 27 staff
The 1990 Medal of Valor ceremony was held May 25 at the State Capitol, paying tribute to 27 staff members.…
Community Involvement
CDCR, CCHCS staff March for the Dream
CDCR and CCHCS staff joined thousands for the 44th annual MLK365 March for the Dream at Sacramento City College on…
DAPO
Parole agents lead multi‑agency Fresno operation
A multi-agency Fresno compliance operation led by the CDCR parole agents resulted in 19 arrests and numerous checks on parole…
Division of Juvenile Justice
CALPIA participants donate to crime victims
Crime victims’ support groups throughout the state received approximately $56,000 from incarcerated individuals participating in the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) Joint and Free Venture programs.
Dog News
K‑9 searches find contraband at Gabilan, Wasco
Two recent searches led by the CDCR Central Region K-9 Unit turned up contraband at Gabilan Conservation Camp and Wasco…
Employee Wellness
Watch: CDCR launches staff alcohol awareness campaign
The department recognizes the difficult job performed by staff and the sacrifices they make every day. We also recognize staff…
Firefighters
Ventura Training Center visits CMC’s Camp Cuesta
Participants from the Ventura Training Center (VTC) hit the road to talk with incarcerated fire crews about the center’s resources.…
Inside CDCR Videos
Guns and Hoses 2026 honors Parole Agent Byrd
Two years after father, husband and parole agent Joshua Byrd took the field at the Guns and Hoses football game,…
Jobs & Training
CDCR Academy launches Facebook, Instagram pages
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Academy has announced the launch of its official Facebook and Instagram pages.…
Obituaries
Robert Martin, retired correctional officer
Robert Martin, a retired correctional officer, has passed away, announced California State Prison, Los Angeles County. Their Feb. 12, 2026,…
Prison Health Care
ASP health care leaders thank advisory council
Avenal State Prison (ASP) hosted an appreciation lunch to honor the vital contributions of the incarcerated-person advisory council (IAC). The…
Rehabilitation
SATF coach starts CrossFit program
Inspired by Avenal State Prison, a coach at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) recently started a CrossFit class for…
Secretary's Corner
Secretary Macomber thanks staff for hard work
In this video message, CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber thanks staff for their hard work while looking back at 2024 milestones.…
Sports
Guns and Hoses 2026 honors Parole Agent Byrd
Two years after father, husband and parole agent Joshua Byrd took the field at the Guns and Hoses football game,…
Unlocking History
Roosevelt Clopton served state as officer, agent
For military veteran Roosevelt “Ted” Clopton, being a lifelong student guided his choices from joining the Army to becoming a…
Victim & Survivor Rights
Watch: Thomas Morgan discusses Victim Offender Dialogue
Thanks to the Victim Offender Dialogue program, when the person who shot Thomas Morgan was up for parole, he advocated…