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.
Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla hosted its fourth staff promotional ceremony in mid-May. The event celebrated professional achievements,...
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At the CDCR Academy in Galt, Class 3-26A correctional officer cadets are hitting the ground running as they push through...
With a career spanning 50 years, Marilyn Ouye has worked everywhere from CDCR headquarters to the institutions and back again....
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Staff from High Desert State Prison in Susanville joined their counterparts at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Herlong to host...
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Calipatria State Prison Community Resources Manager (CRM) Heather Duarte has devoted over three decades to coaching, mentoring, and inspiring student-athletes....
During annual staff Peer Support Program (PSP) training, Calipatria State Prison welcomed 10 new members to the team. With these...
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A cadet in class 2-26A of the CDCR Academy received high praise from his training sergeant and fellow cadets. “Cadet...
Read More About Cadet to officer: Meet class 2‑26A graduate Barajas
The final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California received a ceremonious sendoff from CDCR...
Read More About Watch: 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run rallies in Sacramento
Across California, CDCR and CCHCS staff proudly carried the Special Olympics Flame of Hope during the Law Enforcement Torch Run....
Read More About Staff carry torch across California for Special Olympics
California Men’s Colony (CMC) held its annual ceremony to honor 12 fallen staff members whose names were formally added to...
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