Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
In partnership with California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) and CDCR, The Last Mile (TLM) hosted a showcase event...
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Staff from the CDCR Academy and the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) Division Training Unit came together for a...
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Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla hosted a special May 12 mental health event for staff in partnership with...
Kern Valley State Prison staff celebrated National Skilled Trades Day, recognizing all staff who keep Plant Operations going. The correctional...
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After taking part in a major multi-agency investigation, two special agents in CDCR’s Office of Correctional Safety, Special Service Unit...
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Mule Creek State Prison recently partnered with Vitalant to host a successful blood drive with staff. This gave employees the...
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Calipatria State Prison announced the May 27, 2026, passing of staff member Carlton Hargrave, a materials and stores supervisor II....
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Olga Desai, a retired supervising registered nurse II, passed away May 22, 2026. She worked for the department for 15...
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Bruce Frank, a retired correctional lieutenant, passed away May 22, 2026. Frank began his career with the department in September...
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Latisha Wallace, a retired parole agent with 22 years of state service, passed away May 24, 2026, at the age...