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Above the Call

Highlighting CDCR and CCHCS staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

Handwritten letter and photo of Bo Taylor.

Note thanks Bo Taylor for saving 5 lives at shooting

As Lieutenant Derrick ‘Bo’ Taylor is laid to rest in Pismo Beach today, one mother credits him with saving five...

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Flag hangs from overpass to honor Bo Taylor as his body is transported.

Las Vegas shooting hero ‘Bo’ Taylor makes final trip home

Secretary Scott Kernan: "Lt. Derrick 'Bo' Taylor was murdered by unspeakable evil in the Las Vegas shooting. This is a...

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Correctional officer Taylor and lieutenant Ursenbach photo collage.

Off‑duty staff Ursenbach, Taylor save neighbor’s life

Two off-duty CDCR employees, Curtiss Ursenbach and Rory Taylor, recently saved a neighbor who stopped breathing.

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Governor shakes hands with correctional officer for Medal of Valor.

CDCR Officer receives state’s Medal of Valor

Ironwood State Prison Correctional Officer Christopher Briones was one those individuals to receive the state’s top Medal of Valor Honor....

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