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.
A sergeant took home two golds while Team Sting took silver at the Police Olympics in San Diego.
Read More About CDCR staff win medals during US Police and Fire Games
In a state as large and diverse as California, one day can unite many: Taco Tuesday. With that in mind,...
Correctional Counselor Charles Esguerra has been working for the department for 12 years. For five years he has made it...
On June 12, the organization announced the two winners of the scholarship award. First place went to Cheyenne Campbell, daughter...
Read More About Corcoran prison staff award scholarships to college‑bound teens
When Mule Creek State Prison Correctional Officer Perlita Cartago, who also leads a Girl Scout troop, read Agent Karen Mory's...
Prison staff – custody and non-custody – lead the same lives as their neighbors when not inside the walls. They...
Read More About Correctional officers, employees keep Mule Creek prison on task
In her day job, Nashea Jackson receives, assesses and routes public records act requests. It's an important job for the...
When Health Program Specialist Teresa McCord isn't at her day job at Mule Creek State Prison, she can usually be...
Read More About MCSP employee expands horizons with student exchange
For Glenn Robinson, nature photography helps him connect with the world around him while achieving some internal balance.
Read More About Nature photography helps employee find balance
Through the “Bigs with Badges” program, Sgt. Vanessa Melendez and her husband, Lt. Chance Andes, have been matched with two...
Read More About CDCR officers help at‑risk kids in ‘Big’ way