Attempted murder of a Peace Officer at Centinela State Prison
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On April 30, 2026, a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) inmate used an edged weapon in an attempt to kill a peace officer at Centinela State Prison. At…
Manufactured Violence: How NDPF Policies Are Driving Inmate Fights in CDCR
“When violence becomes predictable, it becomes preventable—and refusal to act becomes policy.” Introduction The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is tasked with a dual mission: ensuring institutional safety…
CDCR adds policy to reduce officer safety tactics
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has gone further to promote the failed California Model and reduce officer safety. On April 08, 2026, CDCR published new policy encouraging…
DOJ probes California, Maine over transgender inmate housing policies
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By Bradford Betz – Fox News The Department of Justice on Thursday launched civil rights investigations into prison systems in California and Maine over policies allowing transgender inmates to be…
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Officials Investigating the Death of an Inmate as a Homicide
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) as a homicide. On March 20, 2026, at…
California bill would give Fresno & San Joaquin correctional officers “peace officer” status
Correctional officers in Fresno and San Joaquin counties are pushing for a change in state law that would recognize them as “peace officers,” a designation supporters say would expand protections…
California at a Crossroads – Why Sustained CDCR Funding Is Critical to Staff Safety
Across the country, correctional systems are grappling with a shared challenge: how to balance declining prison populations with rising operational complexity. Nowhere is this tension more pronounced than in California.…
CDCR Inmate Violence Against Staff – February 2026 Update
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) released the February 2026 numbers for incidents. In February 2026 there were 390 recorded incidents of CDCR inmates attacking staff. This number…