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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.

Officer Valle at Pleasant Valley State Prison competed in the Battle of the Badge.

Watch: Officer steps into boxing ring for Battle of the Badges

For one correctional officer, boxing has been an outlet, providing a way to connect with family, friends and coworkers. “I...

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Two CDCR correctional officers won medals at the US National Police and Fire Championship in San Diego, California, June 2026.

CDCR, CCHCS show up at US Police and Fire Championship

Staff from CDCR and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) showed up at the recent US Police and Fire National...

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Staff members hold hands over hearts during the opening of the CTF promotional ceremony.

CTF recognizes 24 staff during promotional ceremony

The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad recognized 24 newly promoted employees during a June 26 promotional ceremony. Held at...

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Deshawn Snell, new parole agent featured image for parole academy spotlight.

From Cadet to Parole Agent: Meet Deshawn Snell

Deshawn Snell joined 39 others June 26 as they graduated from the Basic Parole Agent Academy class 2-26P. “I know...

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A new sergeant receives her rank insignia from a family member at CSP-Sacramento during a promotion ceremony in Folsom, California, 2026.

CSP‑Sacramento hosts second promotion ceremony

California State Prison (CSP), Sacramento, recently hosted its second promotion ceremony celebrating multiple achievements for non-custody and custody staff members....

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New parole agent shakes hands with executives during the graduation ceremony at the academy in Galt.

CDCR welcomes 40 new parole agents from class 2‑26P

Forty new parole agents graduated from Basic Parole Agent Academy class 2-26P the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in...

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Off duty and off site, staff from Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, California, gathered for the first cornhole tournament held by the Employee Action Committee in May 2026.

Pleasant Valley holds first staff cornhole tournament

Off-duty staff from Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga gathered off-site for the first cornhole tournament. Organized by the Employee...

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Chips and salsa booth at RJD.

RJD celebrates 2026 staff appreciation week

Richard J Donovan (RJD) Correctional Facility celebrated employees with a vintage-themed 2026 staff appreciation week. The vibrant staff celebration ran...

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A professional speaks from a lectern during the Leading without a Badge conference for law enforcement agencies, led by DAPO.

Watch: Leading without a Badge Summit empowers staff

Law enforcement agency professionals from across the nation gathered June 12 for the Sacramento Regional Leading without a Badge Summit....

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Recently promoted staff members raise their hands to take the oath of office at CCWF.

CCWF hosts fourth staff promotional ceremony

Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla hosted its fourth staff promotional ceremony in mid-May. The event celebrated professional achievements,...

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