CDCR Weekender
Weekender is the Saturday publication of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
This year’s selection for Officer of the Year at Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) was Correctional Counselor James “Bobby” Wilson III....
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Governor Gavin Newsom Friday honored three CDCR staff with the state’s highest award presented to a public safety officer. Recipients...
In recognition of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we spoke with Kathleen Salacup, supervising registered nurse II (SRN II) at...
Read More About CMF memory care nurse supports patients in cognitive decline
Henry Mendoza, recipient of the Ideal Parole Agent award, was one of 44 agents graduating the Basic Parole Agent Academy....
California Institution for Men (CIM) staff, including acting Warden Eric Mejia, attended the May 22 San Bernardino County Peace Officers...
A western-themed week of activities rolled into RJ Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) to show staff appreciation. Monday kicks off RJ...
Across California, staff volunteers laced their running shoes to take part in the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit...
In this Weekender Digest, we look at the most viewed stories published in May, including staff appreciation and graduations. Academy...
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CDCR welcomed 168 new correctional officers May 30 as they graduated the Basic Correctional Officer Academy (BCOA). Now completing the...
With his recent graduation from the Basic Parole Agent Academy, Jonathan Wilson continues a family legacy. His father is a...