Awards and Appreciation
Awards and Appreciation highlights CDCR and CCHCS staff being recognized by the department, institution or outside groups for their outstanding work.
While he was teaching a Suicide Prevention class at the California Men’s Colony (CMC), Correctional Counselor Corey Tomasini passed around...
California State Prison, Corcoran, staff thanked veterans the entire month of November. Three banners were also placed around the prison...
K9 teams at each of CDCR’s 35 adult institutions have proven to be one of the most effective tools in...
Read More About When CDCR K‑9 teams compete, communities win
CDCR staff reflect on the importance of Veterans Day, recognizing those who served their country every Nov. 11.
Deuel Vocational Institution Lt. Peter Thompson, who also serves as a master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, and...
Read More About Air Force Association recognizes DVI Lt. and warden
California Medical Facility Correctional Officer Steven Ware was remembered with full honors thanks to the combined Honor Guard team from...
Read More About CDCR Honor Guard pays respects to Steven Ware
Producers of the Kelly Clarkson show invited California State Prison, Los Angeles County, to be a part of a live...
Read More About Kelly Clarkson TV show honors first responders from CSP‑LAC
Correctional Officer Alfred Gascon's actions in June caught the attention of 40th District State Sen. Ben Hueso, who selected the...
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Law enforcement leaders across the state gathered in Lake Tahoe Aug. 27-30 for networking and training opportunities with prominent experts...
Read More About Six CDCR employees honored at 2019 CPPCA Awards Ceremony
The local Elks Lodge #1918 hosted the annual Peace Officer of the Year Banquet in Madera where they honored two...