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Wardens from across California gathered for a meeting in Galt where they also bid farewell to Associate Director Bryan Phillips who is retiring this month.

Wardens meet in Galt, bid farewell to Associate Director Phillips

The Division of Adult Institutions (DAI) recently hosted its Quarterly Wardens Meeting at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center...

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Parole Agent II Carla Fish at the Correctional Training Center in Galt.

Watch: Parole Agent II Carla Fish shapes next generation

For three decades, Carla Fish has helped protect Californians, first as a firefighter, then a police officer and finally a...

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A CDCR recruitment unit staff member with a bike along with a California Medical Facility staffer at an X-Games booth in Sacramento.

Rolling toward the future: CMF, RCS join forces at X Games

The CDCR Recruitment and Career Services (RCS) Unit brought community engagement to new heights at the X Games Sacramento, transforming...

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Deshawn Snell, new parole agent featured image for parole academy spotlight.

From Cadet to Parole Agent: Meet Deshawn Snell

Deshawn Snell joined 39 others June 26 as they graduated from the Basic Parole Agent Academy class 2-26P. “I know...

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New parole agent shakes hands with executives during the graduation ceremony at the academy in Galt.

CDCR welcomes 40 new parole agents from class 2‑26P

Forty new parole agents graduated from Basic Parole Agent Academy class 2-26P the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in...

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A professional speaks from a lectern during the Leading without a Badge conference for law enforcement agencies, led by DAPO.

Watch: Leading without a Badge Summit empowers staff

Law enforcement agency professionals from across the nation gathered June 12 for the Sacramento Regional Leading without a Badge Summit....

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A cadet receives the guidon for her company at the CDCR Academy on June 16, 2026, in Galt, California.

Academy news: Class 3‑26A cadets keep pace

At the CDCR Academy in Galt, Class 3-26A correctional officer cadets are hitting the ground running as they push through...

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Emergency responder training at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) with medical, custody and fire staff.

WSP‑RC holds joint emergency responder training

Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) held simulated lifesaving medical emergency responder training. The drill was held in the minimum support...

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Group photo of Calipatria State Prison and their 10 new staff Peer Support Program volunteers, making the team 30 strong.

Staff Peer Support Program expands at Calipatria

During annual staff Peer Support Program (PSP) training, Calipatria State Prison welcomed 10 new members to the team. With these...

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Cadet Barajas and others smiling at the Basic Correctional Officer Academy.

Cadet to officer: Meet class 2‑26A graduate Barajas

A cadet in class 2-26A of the CDCR Academy received high praise from his training sergeant and fellow cadets. “Cadet...

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