Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
Retired Correctional Officer Dave Gonzalez passed away August 5, 2022. He began his CDCR career at California Correctional Institution (CCI)...
Shannon Swain, Superintendent of CDCR’s Office of Correctional Education, is passionate about her office's mission. She also isn't shy about...
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Correctional Officer Nicolas Lopez was named Madera County Peace Officer of the Year during a recent awards banquet.
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Correctional Officer Ascencion Caudillo passed away August 4, 2022. He began his CDCR career at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP)...
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Edwin "Big Ed" Prady, a retired correctional officer, passed away March 14, 2022.
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On July 26, CDCR Crisis Response Teams (CRT) 8, 10, 11, and 13 assisted the Parlier Police Department in Operation...
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Retired Correctional Officer Malana Bock passed away August 3, 2022.
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Whether through horses, gardening, music, movies or religion, rehabilitation comes in many forms at CDCR institutions and re-entry programs.
The incarcerated population at three California prisons raised $36,600 through food sales, benefiting community non-profit organizations.
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Correctional Officer Alfredo Lopez passed away on July 31, 2022. He began his career with CDCR at the RA McGee...
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