Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
After witnessing the horrors of the Civil War, working as a police officer and finally serving as San Quentin hangman,...
Read More About Tragic tale of Amos Lunt, San Quentin executioner
When the Sacramento Police Department asked for help raising funds, CDCR Correctional Officer Gilbert Duenas answered. The annual 5k Run...
Blitz, the retired Investigative Services Unit K-9, passed away Sept. 22, 2022. For nearly six years, he was instrumental in...
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As Native American tribes gathered to celebrate their shared heritage and culture, CDCR staff were on hand to answer questions...
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San Quentin State Prison announced the passing of Correctional Officer Joseph Escajeda who passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022.
California Correctional Center (CCC) announced the death of retired Correctional Officer Richard “Rik” Miller who passed on September 11, 2022.
David Terry, Professor of Correctional Science at San Joaquin Delta College, has been one of CDCR’s greatest recruiters. He has...
At its 2022 Medal of Valor Ceremony, the CDCR honored 44 people for their bravery in responding to crises and...
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CDCR K-9 officers helped a task force find a hidden cell phone, a key piece of evidence in a murder...
Correctional Training Facility (CTF) recently hosted Navajo Code Talkers Day on the Facility B Yard. The event featured guest speakers,...