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.
Correctional Counselor Patrick Wingo proudly represented RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) and CDCR with a victory at the 21st annual...
Read More About RJD correctional counselor boxes for charity on USS Midway
Calipatria State Prison hosted Grilling Up Gratitude, a staff appreciation event recognizing their dedication, professionalism and commitment. The July 1...
Read More About Grilling Up Gratitude: Calipatria State Prison celebrates staff
For one correctional officer, boxing has been an outlet, providing a way to connect with family, friends and coworkers. “I...
Read More About Watch: Officer steps into boxing ring for Battle of the Badges
Staff from CDCR and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) showed up at the recent US Police and Fire National...
Read More About CDCR, CCHCS show up at US Police and Fire Championship
The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad recognized 24 newly promoted employees during a June 26 promotional ceremony. Held at...
Read More About CTF recognizes 24 staff during promotional ceremony
Deshawn Snell joined 39 others June 26 as they graduated from the Basic Parole Agent Academy class 2-26P. “I know...
Read More About From Cadet to Parole Agent: Meet Deshawn Snell
California State Prison (CSP), Sacramento, recently hosted its second promotion ceremony celebrating multiple achievements for non-custody and custody staff members....
Read More About CSP‑Sacramento hosts second promotion ceremony
Forty new parole agents graduated from Basic Parole Agent Academy class 2-26P the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in...
Read More About CDCR welcomes 40 new parole agents from class 2‑26P
Off-duty staff from Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga gathered off-site for the first cornhole tournament. Organized by the Employee...
Read More About Pleasant Valley holds first staff cornhole tournament
Richard J Donovan (RJD) Correctional Facility celebrated employees with a vintage-themed 2026 staff appreciation week. The vibrant staff celebration ran...