Beyond the Badge

"Rich is also the adhesive that has helped the receivership work cooperatively with CDCR, other state agencies and stakeholders. State...

Read More  About Fond farewell from Rich Kirkland coworkers, friends

“I’m going to Disney World, and I’m taking The Bus.” The famous words of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward...

Read More  About Farewell: Kirkland retires after 48 years

Acting Captain Monique Williams has been in state service since 2001, logging more than two decades with the department. She...

Read More  About Black History Month spotlight: Monique Williams embraces change

In celebration of Black History Month, we honor Connie Gipson, Director of Adult Institutions and Executive Sponsor for the CDCR/CCHCS...

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For two decades, Fire Captain Terry Mallery helped CDCR fulfill its mission of public safety through rehabilitation. His career was...

Read More  About After 20 years, Fire Captain Mallery enjoys retirement

With a state career spanning seven decades, longtime DJJ employee Gloria Torres is taking her well-earned retirement. She began her...

Read More  About After 54 years of service, Gloria Torres retires

Troy Fennel, the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Superintendent of Education, is retiring after almost three decades serving youth. Fennel...

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Longtime Correctional Officer Joseph Castillo is looking forward to retirement after 35 years at California Correctional Center (CCC). December is...

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Regina Walker retired as Correctional Counselor II and now focuses on cake art, even landing on a new Disney+ competition...

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For Sgt. Rupashna Singh, moving to the United States from Fiji in 2008 presented a clash of cultures, but it...

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