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.
Shaping the next generation of rehabilitation-minded correctional officers are those who’ve seen CDCR evolve over the years.
Read More About Trainer, cadet discuss today’s correctional officers
Correctional Officer Sal Villagomez has seen many changes during his 42-year career.
Read More About Meet Officer Sal Villagomez, 42 years on the job
As a correctional officer turned rehabilitative program mentor, Correctional Officer John Janvrin has seen all stages of self-growth within institutions....
Read More About Meet Correctional Officer, mentor John Janvrin
Two of CDCR’s six women-led K-9 teams are Ashley Brockmire and Villain at Sierra Conservation Center with Manae Hackett Contreras...
Cathy Lowas is often described as a force of nature. A journeyman electrician in the private sector, she wasn’t exposed...
Read More About Plant Manager Cathy Lowas began as electrician
Completing 13 weeks of training, the Basic Correctional Officer Academy saw 190 cadets graduate Friday, April 28.
Read More About 190 graduate Basic Correctional Officer Academy
In honor of National Nurses Week, observed May 6-12, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our nurses for...
Honoring fallen staff and former team member Benny Alcala, CDCR volunteers ran in the 2023 Baker-to-Vegas Challenge Cup Relay.
Inspired by others, Gabriel Medina, a 16-year CDCR employee, decided to explore the Pacific Crest Trail during April's Physical Wellness...
Read More About CDCR officer, family hike Pacific Crest Trail
Correctional Officer Jeffrey Boyd recently conquered the 2023 LA Marathon after a year-long journey of achieving physical wellness goals.
Read More About Officer hits ground running to reach wellness goals