Awards and Appreciation
Awards and Appreciation highlights CDCR and CCHCS staff being recognized by the department, institution or outside groups for their outstanding work.
Each year the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) holds the Project 2000 event, a national ceremony recognizing corrections staff who...
Governor Gavin Newsom recognized July 18-24 as Parole Supervision Week. "Parole professionals serve an integral role in improving public safety...
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The local community and institution leadership banded together to show their appreciation for staff at RJ Donovan (RJD) Correctional Facility.
CDCR earned honors at the recent 21st annual State Agency Recognition Awards (SARA). The program honors state departments, small business...
A Wasco State Prison-Reception Center sergeant was honored on Memorial Day for his service to our country. A banner with...
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Governor Gavin Newsom selected today the first 15 lucky Californians to be awarded $50,000 for doing their part in getting...
CSP-Los Angeles County (LAC) staff were recognized at two appreciation events as well as an additional event in Palmdale honoring...
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California State Prison-Solano and California Medical Facility recently honored staff for their good work. Vacaville Mayor Ron Rowlett was also...
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Just after 3:30 a.m. on April 21, food trucks arrived at the California Men’s Colony (CMC) and began preparing free...
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CDCR Sgt. Vanessa Melendez, who volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, has been honored as the Big Sister of...
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