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Inside CDCR Video stories focus on staff, incarcerated people and volunteers making a difference.
In mid-December, CDCR’s Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training (CPOST) honored employees at the 2025 Impact Award ceremony....
One year ago, a CDCR firefighting staff strike team was assembled to assist with the Palisades fire near Los Angeles...
The new year rang in a new name for the California Prison Industry Authority or CALPIA. The organization officially changed...
Three Ventura Training Center (VTC) cadets who graduated from the program in December reflect on their time battling the deadly...
Read More About From Training to Fireline: LA County fires one year later
California State Prison (CSP) Sacramento recently held a promotional ceremony to recognize and honor staff on their career achievements. “Here...
Read More About Watch: CSP‑Sacramento holds promotional ceremony
CDCR’s Secretary Jeff Macomber reflects on 2025, examining the challenges, losses, and accomplishments the department has faced. Watch the Secretary’s...
Read More About Watch: Secretary Macomber looks back on 2025
The department recognizes the difficult job performed by staff and the sacrifices they make every day. We also recognize staff...
Read More About Watch: CDCR launches staff alcohol awareness campaign
In early December, incarcerated and survivors gathered at California Institution for Men (CIM) for the Victims and Survivors of Crime...
Read More About Watch: Survivors, incarcerated gather at CIM for healing
Day reporting centers serve rehabilitative purposes in the community, connecting parole-supervised individuals with services. Day reporting centers offer a one-stop...
The Asian Pacific-Islanders community at Valley State Prison (VSP) celebrated the ancient Hawaiian ceremony known as Makahiki. The Nov. 17...
Read More About Watch: VSP Asian Pacific‑Islanders celebrate Makahiki