Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
Gregory Meeks, a retired correctional officer, passed away Dec. 30, 2025. He retired in May 2024 after 27 years with...
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Three Ventura Training Center (VTC) cadets who graduated from the program in December reflect on their time battling the deadly...
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The High Desert State Prison (HDSP) firehouse crew was recently dispatched on a mutual aid call to assist a 2-year-old...
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The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) said goodbye to General Manager Bill Davidson on Dec. 30, 2025. Davidson retired after...
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Mule Creek State Prison food sales generated $23,157, resulting in donations to several charities. The donations demonstrate the prison’s strong...
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CDCR’s Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training (CPOST) honored employees at the CPOST second Impact Award ceremony. During...
California State Prison (CSP) Sacramento recently held a promotional ceremony to recognize and honor staff on their career achievements. “Here...
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Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the following six appointments to CDCR leadership positions including two to the Division of...
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Avenal State Prison (ASP) hosted an appreciation lunch to honor the vital contributions of the incarcerated-person advisory council (IAC). The...
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Volunteers from High Desert State Prison in Susanville were busy ringing bells for charity as part of the Battle of...
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