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.
After surviving a breast cancer battle, Michele Taylor, a retired annuitant, has an appreciation for October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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For over two decades, Correctional Officer Michael "Mike" Webb has helped CDCR fulfill its mission. As the General Population Entrance...
When the Sacramento Police Department asked for help raising funds, CDCR Correctional Officer Gilbert Duenas answered. The annual 5k Run...
Anna Conrad, a Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) instructor since 2006, said she's enjoying her career helping incarcerated young people.
For nearly a quarter century, math teacher Craig Stewart has helped shape the futures of California's incarcerated youth. He began...
Meet Heidi Wippel, recreation coordinator, physical educator and “coach” at California State Prison, Corcoran. Working in various capacities under the...
Read More About Meet Heidi Wippel, the coach transforming gyms and lives
Meet James Searcy, Electrical Works Instructor at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF). His course is one of many Career Technical...
Those walking around CMF might sometimes think they’re seeing double, but it’s actually identical twins Jennifer and Stephanie Lewis. The...
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During the day, California Health Care Facility Correctional Officer Harry Bestolarides is a mild-mannered, soft-spoken, visiting officer. But after his...
After years of teaching youth, Marianne Waters changed gears, becoming a teacher for incarcerated adults at California State Prison, Solano.