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Learn about jobs, facilities and training at CDCR and CCHCS. Employee recruitment, training, job opportunities and facility projects are highlighted.

Acting Warden Pat Horn acknowledges correctional officers who activated KVSP.

Kern Valley State Prison celebrates 20 years

This year, Kern Valley State Prison celebrated its 20-year anniversary. Activated June 2005, Kern Valley State Prison in Delano is...

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One of the CDCR sergeants graduating from the supervisory leadership institute offered by POST.

Three sergeants graduate POST leadership institute

CDCR was given the opportunity to enroll correctional sergeants in the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI) from the Commission on...

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At the military airshow, CDCR recruiters stand with other law enforcement agency representatives in front of the Join CDCR booth.

CDCR recruiters work military airshow event

CDCR staff from the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) and the Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development (POSED) units assisted the...

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wardens and chief deputy wardens gathered at the meeting

CCI hosts Region IV Wardens and Chief Deputy Wardens 

The California Correctional Institution (CCI) recently hosted a first-of-its-kind event that brought together wardens, chief deputy wardens, and other staff...

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San Quentin Crisis Response Team members recently compete against other teams, shown here scaling a wall.

San Quentin Crisis Response Team competes

The San Quentin Rehabilitation Center Crisis Response Team recently competed in a series of challenges. Watch this video to see...

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CSP-LAC contraband finds for October from K-9 Justice.

Catching Contraband: Discoveries in October

Thanks to the efforts of staff, contraband was discovered at various locations in October. K-9 Justice uncovers drugs, tobacco, cell...

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Staff enjoying tech fair

Exploring the Future: CDCR, CCHCS staff experience emerging technologies

CDCR and CCHCS headquarters in Elk Grove was abuzz with energy Sept. 17 as staff explored cutting-edge innovations during the...

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CDCR recruiters and women leaders at the leadership conference in San Diego.

CDCR leadership attends Women Leaders Conference

CDCR recruiters highlighted female leadership at the recent Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Conference. The department was well-represented this year...

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Operation Folsom Blues with confiscated weapons, ammunition and money.

CDCR joins Operation Folsom Blues, conducts 146 arrests

CDCR agents recently participated in Operation Folsom Blues, a multi-agency sting operation in Sacramento County, resulting in 146 arrests. The...

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Catching contraband with photos of weapons, drug paraphernalia and a smart watch.

Catching Contraband: Drugs, weapons found in September

Staff at three CDCR institutions found drugs, tattoo equipment, phones and weapons during searches of cells and common areas in...

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