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Kern Valley State Prison Investigating Death of Incarcerated Person as Homicide

DELANO – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at Kern...

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CDCR files regulations to reform use of Restricted Housing in the state’s prisons

Emergency regulations will limit use of restricted housing, expand access to rehabilitative programs, and consolidate units, among other things SACRAMENTO...

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Incarcerated Students Awarded Associate Degrees during Ceremony at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility

Most students will now go on to pursue their bachelor’s degree SACRAMENTO – Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) hosted...

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North Kern State Prison Investigating Death of Incarcerated Person as Homicide

DELANO – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at North...

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CDCR Pledges to Advance Women in Corrections

National 30×30 Pledge Aims to Bring More Women into Policing to Improve Public Safety, Community Outcomes, and Trust in Law...

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CDCR Honors Employees at 38th Annual Medal of Valor Ceremony

Lieutenant Larry Faria receives highest honor for bravery 26 other employees recognized for heroic acts and dedicated public service SACRAMENTO...

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Second of Two Incarcerated People Who Walked Away from San Diego Reentry Program Apprehended

LONG BEACH – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials announced the second of two incarcerated people who had...

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One of Two Incarcerated People Who Walked Away from San Diego Reentry Program Apprehended; Other Still at Large

STANTON – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials announced one of two incarcerated people who had walked away...

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Two Incarcerated People Walked Away from San Diego Reentry Program

SAN DIEGO – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are seeking two incarcerated people who walked away from...

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Incarcerated Person Who Walked Away from Male Community Reentry Program Apprehended

LONG BEACH – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials announced an incarcerated person who had walked away from...

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