Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor
The Sacramento Republic FC soccer team brought its entire roster to Folsom State Prison for a scrimmage match. Republic FC president...
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CDCR welcomed 169 new officers as they graduated from the Basic Correctional Officer Academy in Galt Nov. 1. These new...
Centinela State Prison recently observed Dia de los Muertos by showing respect for deceased staff who worked at the prison....
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Craig “Big Sal” Salcfas, a retired supervising correctional cook, passed away Oct. 30, 2024. He began his career with the...
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A Halloween costumed pooch parade brought smiles to the incarcerated and staff at California Institution for Men (CIM) in Chino....
In the latest CDCR Unlocked podcast, Annette Lambert and Ashton Harris discuss the normalization pillar of the California Model. Lambert,...
For new correctional officer Gloria Balderas, joining CDCR is a way to follow in her dad’s career footsteps. When Balderas...
Michael Means, a retired correctional counselor, passed away Oct. 26, 2024. He worked for CDCR for 18 years. He began...
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Steven Goodwin, a retired correctional officer, passed away Oct. 7, 2024. He began his career with the department in July...
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In recognition of Veterans Day, CDCR proudly introduces the new veteran patch, authorized for all staff who have served in...
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