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.
Around Thanksgiving a rare snowstorm hit Lancaster, where staff braved icy snowy roads to get to work at CSP-Los Angeles...
When Brandon Lugar attended the Basic Correctional Officer Academy in 2013, he didn't realize he would later become a parole...
Nine officers from CDCR spent a recent Sunday morning completing the Peace Officer Memorial Run in full uniform.
Read More About CDCR officers run in full uniform to honor fallen
Since starting in 1987, Undersecretary Kathleen Allison has seen a lot of changes and has had an impact on the...
A casual conversation at a party ended up fulfilling one man's dream of becoming an American citizen thanks to the...
Read More About CIW Captain Spinney helps coworker become citizen
Every day, the men and women of CDCR give back to their communities. Captain Chance Andes is no exception. The...
Read More About Bigs with Badges fosters friendship, fun, mentorship
According to Superintendent Kenneth Fewer and Business Manager John Branch, Ventura Youth Correctional Facility food manager Jeff Black has “made...
Read More About Food Manager Jeff Black leaves legacy at Ventura
When 21-year-old Correctional Officer Glen Walls began his career, "The Exorcist" scared moviegoers and a gallon of gas cost 40...
Read More About Officer Walls celebrates 45 years of service
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,...