Attempted Murder at California Governor’s pet project prison
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On Saturday, June 21, 2025, two inmates attacked and attempted to kill another inmate by throwing him off a five-story cellblock at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. At about 1530…
June 2025
CDCR reports another increase of inmate attacks on staff
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) released the May 2025 incident report numbers. The numbers confirm what every CDCR officer already knew, the staff attacks have been increasing.…
A California bill aimed at providing California inmates with more comfort and entitlements has been forwarded
A California bill aimed at providing California inmates with more comfort and entitlements passed a key legislative hurdle Tuesday. Backed by state Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), Senate Bill 551…
CDCR Staff attacks and inmate murders force contraband sweep – several weapons found
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Due to sites like The Toughest Beat, The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has been forced to take some small actions regarding the severe increase in staff attacks…
CDCR Correctional Officer’s Union Works with Gov. Newsom to Delay Salary Increases
The California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) has been very proactive in supporting the California Governor Newsom over the past years. In order to fund Newsom’s plan to give more…
Some CDCR Facilities Placed on Modified Program
Effective June 12, 2025, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has placed all Level III and Level IV facilities on a modified program in response to a recent…
CDCR investigates inmate’s death after attack in dayroom at HDSP
California prison officials are investigating the death of an inmate at High Desert State Prison near Susanville as a homicide. Inmate Joseph Reagan, 44, died Tuesday evening following an attack…
Attempted Homicide of a California State Prison, Los Angeles County Correctional Officer
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating an attempted murder of a peace officer at California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC). On June 9, 2025, at approximately…