California Governor Rules on Three Bills Impacting Corrections
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Last month the California Legislature sent hundreds of bills to Governor Newsom’s desk. Newsom completed his actions on these bills on September 30. Three of these bills have a direct…
California Department of Corrections and Rehabiliation
California Model Violence in CDCR
For the past few months, The Toughest Beat has been attempting to inform people of the increase of violence inside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) prisons.…
Inmate Murdered at Calipatria State Prison
On Thursday, September 26, 2024 At Calipatria State Prison, Inmate Alberto Martinez was murdered by other inmates on the prison recreation yard. At about 1323 hours, staff initially observed Inmate…
Multiple Violent Incidents at Kern Valley State Prison to Include Murder of an Inmate
Kern Valley State Prison – On September 19, 2024, at 1920 hours, staff discovered Inmate Jacob Kober unresponsive in his cell with his cellmate Inmate Matthew Perez. Staff initiated lifesaving…
Multiple officers attacked in in incident at CDCR prison in Lancaster
California State Prison – Los Angeles County – On September 14, 2024, at about 1945 hours, Inmates Jermonta Bowers and Kwabente Smith attacked and battered multiple correctional officers. During this…
California not paying released inmates $200 could cost taxpayers $5 billion
In case you’re not in the know, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) issues inmates released from prison $200. This money is in addition to any monies the…
California Prison Luau amid the violence
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is experiencing a large increase of violence inside of its prisons. While CDCR chooses to hide this information, the Department is proud to…
Due to budget woes, CDCR is putting officer safety last
Like the rest of California state agencies, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is being forced to reduce its budget. Poor fiscal management and a progressive tax system has…