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.
In the latest installment of CDCR Unlocked, correctional sergeants William Bartow and Jose Andrade discuss military veterans. Andrade served eight-and-a-half...
Perfect weather greeted custody and non-custody staff gathered at Avenal State Prison for the annual Veterans Day Walk/Jog/Run event. Leading...
After nearly 30 years of helping the state of California achieve its public safety mission, Derrick Marion is retiring. Since...
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Jonathan Massey, a master sergeant in the US Air Force Reserve, is putting his military experience to work as he...
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CDCR recruiters are engaging with military personnel and veterans across California to promote correctional officer careers. Peace Officer Recruitment teams...
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One captain and five sergeants were recognized during Kern Valley State Prison’s recent promotion ceremony. According to organizers, this is...
CDCR welcomed 169 new officers as they graduated from the Basic Correctional Officer Academy in Galt Nov. 1. These new...
Centinela State Prison recently observed Dia de los Muertos by showing respect for deceased staff who worked at the prison....
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For new correctional officer Gloria Balderas, joining CDCR is a way to follow in her dad’s career footsteps. When Balderas...
Across California, CDCR institutions got into the spirit of Halloween through festivals, family days, and trunk-or-treat events. This round-up of...