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.
Children recently learned about their parents' jobs at California Medical Facility (CMF) and California State Prison, Solano.
Read More About Children learn about parents’ jobs at CMF, Solano
Jon Ashley, a senior special agent with the Office of Correctional Safety, has seen many changes over his nearly four...
Read More About After 38 years of service, Jon Ashley prepares to retire
For the first time, CDCR has authorized rainbow patches to be worn by staff during Pride Month. Ron Broomfield, director...
The 2024 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay saw CDCR place fourth in its division and rank 44 out of...
Read More About CDCR takes fourth in Baker to Vegas relay run
CDCR Secretary Jeffrey Macomber and other department officials welcomed 30 new parole agents at the Basic Parole Agent Academy graduation.
Read More About CDCR Secretary addresses 30 new parole agents
CDCR recruiters worked alongside other law enforcement agencies to participate in the 2024 Country in the Park music festival at...
California Health Care Facility (CHCF) held a staff appreciation barbecue on May 17 to recognize the hard work in all...
For nearly a half century, Glenn Trujillo has helped the department fulfill its public safety mission. He's been a lieutenant...
Read More About Meet Glenn Trujillo: State’s longest serving lieutenant
During Nurses, Correctional Officers and Public Service Workers recognition weeks, Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) held a staff wellness appreciation...
Justin Benson knows the people served by the Redding Parole Unit, mainly because he lives and works in the community...