Above the Call Archives

At its 2022 Medal of Valor Ceremony, the CDCR honored 44 people for their bravery in responding to crises and...

While driving toward Blythe, Correctional Officer Harold Gaskill stopped to help a police officer struggling with a suspect.

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...