CDCR Officer and K-9 Killed in Car Crash
Correctional Officer Gilbert Cortez and his K-9 Mattie died this morning when their car rolled off the road. They and four other K-9 teams in separate cars were driving south on State Highway 79 in San...
View ArticleSharen Shields
Sharen “Shay” Shields, a former employee at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) passed away on Saturday, March 16. She had a lengthy illness. She was retired from state employment since...
View ArticleCDCR Parole Agents assist joint task force in gang arrests
By OPEC Staff CDCR Parole Agents recently joined federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in a two-day operation targeting the criminal gang Nuestra Familia. Read more
View ArticleJim Valdez
The California Institution for Men (CIM) learned of the passing of Prison Industries Authority (PIA) employee Jim Valdez on March 25. Mr. Valdez began his career with the California Department of...
View ArticleStephen Wentz
Retired Correctional Sgt. Stephen Wentz passed away on March 25. Sgt. Wentz began his career with the State of California on June 4, 1982. Upon graduation from the Academy, he began his Correctional...
View ArticleHDSP donates $2,361 to the Susanville Salvation Army
Earlier this month, High Desert State Prison (HDSP) acting Warden Fred Foulk made a donation on behalf of HDSP of $2,361 to the Susanville Salvation Army. Read more
View ArticleNational corrections organization bestows highest honor on Leonard Greenstone
By Eric Reslock, PIA Information Officer The National Correctional Industries Association posthumously awarded its highest honor last month on former Prison Industry Board member Leonard Greenstone....
View ArticleCraig Donnahoe
Retired Correctional Lt. Craig Donnahoe passed away from natural causes. Lt. Donnahoe started his State of California career as a State Police Officer. He began his CDCR career at the California...
View ArticleErin Webb
Erin Webb, Office Technician at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP), passed away on March 28. She began her career with the State of California at PBSP on July 1, 1996. She enjoyed working with and … Read...
View ArticlePaul Dobreff
California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) reports the passing of retired CDCR employee, Paul Dobreff. On April 1, 2013, Mr. Dobreff died from complications associated with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Mr....
View ArticleGov. Brown appoints wardens at 4 CDCR institutions
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. recently announced the appointment of wardens at four CDCR institutions. Read more
View ArticleDavid J. Martinez
The California Institution for Men (CIM) reports the passing of retired Correctional Officer David J. Martinez, on April 6. Officer Martinez began his career with the Department of Juvenile Justice in...
View ArticleDaryl A. Webster
Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) reports the passing of Correctional Lt. Daryl A. Webster, on April 9. Lt. Webster began his career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in...
View ArticleA Day in the Life: Helping the Blind
CO at CMF runs Braille program Dana Simas, Public Information Officer When Correctional Officer Patrick Sahota arrives for work each day at California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville, he’s in...
View ArticleJames Imming
North Kern State Prison (NKSP) reported the passing of retired Correctional Officer James Imming, on April 14. Officer Imming began his career with the California Department of Corrections and...
View ArticleFrank Costa
Avenal State Prison reported that Correctional Officer Frank Costa passed away April 16 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Officer Costa started his career with the California Department...
View ArticleMike Martinez
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has learned of the death of retired Maj. Mike Martinez, a 30-year CDCR veteran. Martinez passed away on April 11. Martinez began his career...
View ArticleEntrepreneurial spirit lives inside San Quentin
By Dana Simas, Public Information Officer Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti are bringing the world of hi-tech business to inmates inside San Quentin State Prison. Read more
View ArticleGood performance, behavior earns go-cart outing at Pine Grove
In recognition of their exceptional performance and behavior, A-level youth at Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp are rewarded with a night of go-cart racing and food. Read more
View ArticleFloyd Deal
The California Correctional Center (CCC) reports the passing of retired Correctional Officer Floyd Deal, on April 17. Officer Deal was 61. Officer Deal began his career with the California Department...
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