Beyond the Badge
In Beyond the Badge, we highlight CDCR employees and retirees, their careers and efforts to achieve work-life balance through hobbies, volunteering and community involvement.

For two decades, Anissa De La Cruz has helped the department achieve public safety through rehabilitation. As acting Warden of...
Read More About Rehabilitation advocate: CCWF Warden De La Cruz

This fall, the California State Prison-Corcoran Honor Guard presented colors during an Exeter High School game honoring current and former...
Read More About COR Honor Guard honors police, fire, military

CDCR proudly witnessed 262 cadet graduates receive their badges after completing the Basic Correctional Officer Academy on Thursday, Nov. 9.

Across California, CDCR and CCHCS institutions thanked veterans for their service. Many veterans continue their service through employment with the...

Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) staff joined military and first responders for a Salute to Service Night at Bradshaw Christian...

High Desert State Prison (HDSP) recently celebrated Staff Appreciation Day to recognize their hard work in all areas.

The VSP education department hosted their the annual May Day event, bringing staff closer together while demonstrating the power of...

The California Institution for Men (CIM) Community Resource Manager (CRM) and Chino Valley Employee Association recently hosted their annual Employee...

Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) recruiters recently attended the 2023 Big Fresno Fair in Fresno, educating fairgoers about CDCR job...

For nine-year CDCR employee Ronnie Small, balancing work and life means taking care of his physical and mental health.
Read More About Fitness is more than hobby for Officer Small