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

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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Qatar delegation seated in a circle at the MCRP-Los Angeles 2.

Qatar Ministry of Interior delegation visits CDCR

A 10-member delegation from the State of Qatar Ministry of Interior visited CDCR to learn more about California’s innovative approach...

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Suicide Prevention month graphic showing Employee Wellness Resources.

Suicide Prevention Month: Supporting staff who support others

This September, during Suicide Prevention Month, CDCR and CCHCS are highlighting efforts to strengthen that foundation through updated training and...

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DAI Director Gena Jones, NKSP Warden Kevin Hixon, Sgt. Micheal Moody, POSED Deputy Director Gina Savala.

Sergeant graduates Supervisory Leadership Institute

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

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The Division of Adult Parole Operations Honor Guard group photo at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center.

Meet the Division of Adult Parole Operations Honor Guard

It all began at conference in 2023, where the newly appointed Director of the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO)...

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