Beyond the Badge

Giselle “Gigi” Matteson has spent more than 25 years at CDCR fulfilling many missions including budget services, security and executive...

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Looking back at a career spanning 35 years, retired Warden Cynthia Tampkins said joining the department was the best choice...

Read More  About Retired Warden Cynthia Tampkins credits mentors

March is Women's History Month, when we celebrate and reflect on the many contributions of women to American history. For...

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

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“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...

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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...

Read More  About Troy Fennel retiring after three decades with DJJ