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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation News

Two officers injured in attack at San Quentin

Rev Red April 25, 2025 No Comments

Two correctional officers at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center were injured in an attack by an inmate on Thursday, April 24. Inmate Miguel Landa began punching two officers who were observing…

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation News

RJD investigating attempted homicide of peace officer

Rev Red April 24, 2025 1 Comment

CDCR officials are investigating the alleged attempted homicide of a peace officer at Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD) in San Diego. On April 23, 2025 at approximately 5 a.m.,…

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Opinion

CDCR NDPF Fights, Insider View

Rev Red April 14, 2025 1 Comment

This article is an insider’s perspective into the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) failure with the Non-Designated Programing Facility (NDPF) programs. There seems to be much misunderstanding regarding…

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation News

Homicide of Inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison Under Investigation

Rev Red April 8, 2025 No Comments

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the alleged homicide of Inmate Joseph Mendoza, which occurred on April 8, 2025, at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP). At…

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation News

Officers injured in attack at California Medical Facility

Rev Red April 5, 2025 No Comments

Three correctional officers at California Medical Facility in Vacaville were injured in an attack by an inmate on Friday, April 4. An inmate attacked the officers with an improvised weapon…

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Inside the Inmate Gunsmithing Program

Rev Red April 1, 2025 No Comments

Sheriff Teeple believes in the second amendment and second chances. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is launching a Gunsmithing Certification Program. That’s right — inmates will now be learning how…

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A different type of LE

thetoughestbeat March 28, 2025 No Comments
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation News

Conjugal visits should be suspended after 2 women killed, California prosecutor says

thetoughestbeat March 27, 2025 1 Comment

from: USA Today by: Jeanie Santucci The deaths of two women during conjugal visits with their significant others at a California prison last year should prompt a suspension of the…

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