Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor

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Anthony Quintana named Parole Agent of the Year

Sacramento Metro 1, Parole Agent II Supervisor Anthony Quintana was selected to receive the prestigious California Probation, Parole and Correctional...

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Peer Support team provides service, comfort during Camp Fire

In 2018, CDCR's Peer Support Program took their service beyond the walls of state prisons, heading to Paradise, where they...

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Our Promise hits the streets

CDCR and the California Department of Human Resources (Cal HR) launched the 2019 Our Promise Campaign with an inaugural street...

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Madera Elks honor two CDCR peace officers

The local Elks Lodge #1918 hosted the annual Peace Officer of the Year Banquet in Madera where they honored two...

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Senate overwhelmingly approves Secretary Diaz, Director Osborn

On Sept. 4, CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz was unanimously confirmed by the State Senate. Also confirmed was Director of Administrative...

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California Correctional Center thanks staff for hard work

California Correctional Center administrators celebrated their appreciation for staff employed throughout the institution, firehouse, and 18 northern fire camps by...

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Arts in Corrections showcased at Fresno City Hall

Art created by Central Valley students drew over 80 people to Fresno City Hall as part of the monthly ArtHop...

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Graphic image shows headline declaring 'barefoot bandit stole thousands' with a mugshot of a man and a business card. In the background is a photo of a muddy dirt street and buildings.

Barefoot burglar’s spree ends at SQ

This is the story James G. Fleenor, a seemingly prosperous Los Angeles businessman who was instead a career criminal.

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Officer protects family, community from serial shooter

When confronted with a gunman who had terrorized the tight-knit community around Kerman for weeks, Correctional Officer Hector Villarreal put...

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Ironwood prison staff join others for Coffee with a Cop

Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services (or CVSAS) hosted a “Coffee with a Cop” community event at Starbucks in Blythe on...

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