California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Secretary leads San Quentin Learning Center tour

CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber recently led a tour of the new San Quentin Learning Center for Governor's Office staff and other ...
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California State Prison, Sacramento Investigating Death of Incarcerated Person as a Homicide

FOLSOM – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) as a homicide. On ...
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Pelican Bay State Prison Officials Investigating Death of Incarcerated Person as a Homicide

CRESCENT CITY – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) as a homicide. On Oct. 4, ...
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Parole Agent Garcia saves teenager

Thanks to recently graduated Parole Agent Hector Garcia, a teenager is safe after threatening to jump from a freeway overpass ...
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OCS joins effort targeting nationwide human trafficking operation

The Office of Correctional Safety (OCS) assisted the Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force (SRHTTF) in Coast to Coast, a nationwide human trafficking operation. The Sept. 10 operation ...
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Honoring service: CDCR connects with veterans at State Fair

The high-visibility venue placed the department directly in front of thousands of Northern California fairgoers. This offered an ideal platform to showcase CDCR’s culture, community impact and career ...
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Eric Callison, retired correctional officer

Eric Callison, a retired correctional officer from High Desert State Prison in Susanville, passed away Aug. 29, 2026. He worked for the department for 28 years before retiring in 2024. Callison began ...
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Meet the CDCR K‑9s: Shadow and Sammy

Two CDCR K-9s assisting their handlers to help keep institutions safe are Shadow and Sammy. Every day, CDCR K-9s work alongside their handlers to help keep the institutions, staff and public safe.
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Ironwood State Prison leaders show staff appreciation

Leaders at Ironwood State Prison recently hosted a staff appreciation event to honor employees for their exceptional dedication, hard work and commitment to the institution’s needs. Supported by the ...
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Elderly Parole Program

Effective January 1, 2018, Penal Code § 3055 [Assembly Bill 1448] established the Elderly Parole Program, following a 2014 federal three‑judge court order in the California prison overcrowding ...
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California Institution for Men marks 85 years of public safety

In 2026, California Institution for Men (CIM) is celebrating 85 years of public safety. The Chino institution, the fourth state prison in California, was activated in July 1941. CIM was designed to ...