Author: Don Chaddock, Inside CDCR editor

Watch the full video of the 2023 Medal of Valor Ceremony, held Friday, Sept. 22, in Elk Grove.

On Aug. 31, 2021, Officer Tapia, in his assignment in the Investigative Services Unit, was conducting duties off prison grounds...

The Bronze Star is awarded for saving a life without placing oneself in peril. The employee shall have used proper...

The Silver Star medal is awarded for acts of bravery under extraordinary or unusual circumstances, displaying courage in the face...

Officer Leach was off duty and heading home on January 14, 2021, when he witnessed a blue sedan cut off...
The 2022 Medal of Valor awards is livestreamed from the event at 10 a.m., Sept. 23, 2022.

The Rehabilitation Professional of the Year Award is given annually to the person or persons who help facilitate the successful...
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The Bronze Star is awarded for saving a life without placing oneself in peril. The employee shall have used proper...

The Silver Star medal is awarded for acts of bravery under extraordinary or unusual circumstances, displaying courage in the face...

The Correctional Officer of the Year award is given annually to the person or persons who serve as positive role...