Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51030.4.1 Administrative Officer‑of‑the‑Day Incident Report, CDCR Form 837 Series

• The Administrative Officer-of-the-Day Incident Report, CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 837 series, is the Department’s initial written report to Central Office that an incident of departmental interest has occurred. It is essential that all information available at the time of the incident be entered into this report. Any subsequent updating of information relating to the incident should be forwarded to Central Office using the AODAdministrative Officer of the Day 837 Log Number of that particular incident.

• Initial Report Content

  • Initial reports by telecopier shall include all pertinent available information. New information significant to the incident shall be telecopied as received.

• Press Releases

  • The Assistant Director, Communications, shall be notified by telephone of press releases or serious incidents. A written copy of the press release shall be telecopied to Communications following the verbal notification.