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.
Avenal State Prison (ASP) recently hosted a staff health fair bringing employees together to explore valuable resources and connect with...
Across the state every October, CDCR and CCHCS host Halloween and harvest events for staff and their families. This round-up...
Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) Honor Guard and recruitment staff took part in a fall National Night Out. Hosted by...
Read More About WSP‑RC staff get into fall National Night Out
The first Centinela State Prison Dodgeball Tournament was held as a fundraiser for Officer Aguilar, a staff member battling illness....
Jennifer Barretto has committed nearly 30 years to public service in California, contributing to the success of corrections and rehabilitation....
Read More About After 29 years, Undersecretary Barretto prepares for retirement
Editor’s note: Isabella Espinoza graduated the academy with Class 3-26A, beginning her CDCR career the same day her father retired...
Read More About Espinoza begins CDCR career same day her father retires
California State Prison-Los Angeles County (LAC) staff participated in multiple initiatives to highlight Suicide Awareness Month. The observances and activities...
Read More About LAC hosts Suicide Awareness Month events for staff
The annual Employee Appreciation Day at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) in Crescent City brought staff together for camaraderie, competition...
Read More About Pelican Bay hosts annual Employee Appreciation Day
The California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton recently hosted its third annual automotive show. This event provides staff with...
Read More About CHCF thanks staff through third annual automotive show
Makenna Schroeder, a supervisor serving as the northern testing manager for the Office of Peace Officer Selection (OPOS), strengthens CDCR’s...
Read More About Meet Makenna Schroeder, OPOS northern testing manager