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.
Folsom Women’s Facility Licensed Vocational Nurse Laura Nunes saw the supply shortage and took it upon herself to make a...
A 19th century literary figure serves as inspiration for Northern California native B. Clay Shannon, a CDCR Case Records Analyst....
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San Quentin State Prison is the oldest state correctional facility in California and Richard "Dick" Nelson has made it his...
Read More About Retired AW Nelson keeps prison history alive
CDCR employee Kimberly Henson knew from an early age she had an affinity for bovines. Now, she directs that passion...
Lt. Ricardo Jauregui and Lt. Thomas Presson have similar life stories. The two went to high school together and later...
Read More About Mornings in a duck blind bond two lieutenants
Since starting in 1987, Undersecretary Kathleen Allison has seen a lot of changes and has had an impact on the...
Read More About Q&A with retired Undersecretary Kathleen Allison
A casual conversation at a party ended up fulfilling one man's dream of becoming an American citizen thanks to the...
Read More About CIW Captain Spinney helps coworker become citizen
Every day, the men and women of CDCR give back to their communities. Captain Chance Andes is no exception. The...
Read More About Bigs with Badges fosters friendship, fun, mentorship
When 21-year-old Correctional Officer Glen Walls began his career, "The Exorcist" scared moviegoers and a gallon of gas cost 40...
Read More About Officer Walls celebrates 45 years of service
Correctional Counselor Charles Esguerra has been working for the department for 12 years. For five years he has made it...