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.
The Ironwood State Prison (ISP) soccer team took home the gold during the US Police and Fire Championships in San...
Sarah Smith, Ombudsman Chief with CDCR Headquarters, has seen many changes over her career. Excited about retirement and her future,...
Read More About After three decades of service, Sarah Smith retires
CDCR correctional staff earned gold medals at the 2025 US Police and Fire Championships 3×3 basketball tournament. The event was...
Read More About CDCR wins gold at Police, Fire Championships
California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) at Norco held a Bring Your Loved Ones to Work staff event for family and close...
At the CDCR Basic Correctional Officer Academy, some graduates earn more than a badge — they carry on a legacy....
As Correctional Officer Joseph Celis approaches his 18-year anniversary in July, he reflects on his career path. Celis was a...
Read More About Officer Celis reflects on 18 years of service
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center proudly hosted its Armed Forces Day celebration in Chapel B on Friday, May 30. The gathering...
Read More About Retiring officer thanked at SQ Armed Forces Day
CDCR welcomed 168 new correctional officers May 30 as they graduated the Basic Correctional Officer Academy (BCOA). Now completing the...
Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) staff held a fundraiser at Coalinga State Hospital to help support the family of recently...
Read More About PVSP staff raise funds for family of fallen officer
With his recent graduation from the Basic Parole Agent Academy, Jonathan Wilson continues a family legacy. His father is a...