Above the Call Archives

Chatting in the parking lot after their shift, two MCRP staff were suddenly shaken by a large explosion. That's when...

Correctional Sergeant Hector Villarreal was recently honored with a Gold Medal for his heroic actions in protecting the citizens of...

While driving on Highway 99 near Madera, three K-9 officers spotted a vehicle flipped on its side. As the first...

As 2021 comes to a close, Inside CDCR looks back at the top stories for the year. The month logging...

Governor Gavin Newsom honored Correctional Sergeant Hector Villarreal with a Gold Medal in today’s Governor’s State Employee Medal of Valor...

The morning started out like any other for Stationary Engineer Cesar Quiroz. Reporting to the Avenal State Prison Co-Generation plant...

CDCR today honored 148 employees for bravery and service at its 2021 Medal of Valor ceremony. “These employees’ dedication to...

Registered Nursing staff at the California State Prison – Los Angeles County were honored by executive staff for their swift...

Off-duty Correctional Officer Benny Diaz was at home when he was alerted to a stranger in his yard.

It is often said, heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary. That is what three Ironwood State Prison employees...