Riot at California State Prison, Sacramento
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On December 1, at approximately 1930 hours there was an inmate riot in a recreational dayroom at the California State Prison, Sacramento. This riot was on a Level IV, General…
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Salinas Valley State Prison Investigating the Death of an Inmate as a Homicide
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Nov. 29, 2025, death of Inmate Kevin A. Torres (BH6909) at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) as a homicide.…
Officer at a California Prison in Lancaster battered unconscious by an inmate
On November 19, 2025, at the California State Prison, Los Angeles County an inmate battered several officers and knocked one officer unconscious. At about 1730 hours, Inmate Bodhi Tree was…
What type of offenders are in California Prisons
There is a lot of misinformation presented as fact when people talk about prison operations. As a scholar in the forensics field, I often heard from my professors that most…
How is the California Model impacting CDCR officer safety?
In March 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom established the California Model of Prison management. The intent of the California Model was to provide more freedoms and entertainment opportunities to the…
Calipatria State Prison Officials Investigating the Death of an Inmate as a Homicide
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the Nov. 10, 2025, death of an incarcerated person at Calipatria State Prison (CAL) as a homicide. On Nov. 10, 2025,…
Riot at California State Prison, Sacramento
Approximately 20 inmates were involved in a riot at California State Prison, Sacramento on Monday, Nov. 10. Officers immediately responded, using utilizing chemical agents, non-lethal force options, and warning shots…
Inmate uses pen as weapon to attack Officer at the California Health Care Facility
On November 7, at about 1545 hours, a California Health Care Facility Inmate battered an officer using a pen as a deadly weapon. Inmate Christopher Bray (AM4456) was being escorted…