Officers injured in attack at California Medical Facility
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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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Conjugal visits should be suspended after 2 women killed, California prosecutor says
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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…
CDCR Searches at 11 prisons net weapons and contraband
Through enforcement sweeps at CDCR, officers have discovered multiple weapons, cellular devices, controlled substances, and various prohibited items in the past week and a half. These additional searches began after…
Attempted murder of an officer at CCI‑Tehachapi
A correctional officer at California Correctional Institution (CCI) was injured in an attack by an inmate on Thursday, March 20. Inmate Marquice Wallace attacked the officer with an inmate-manufactured weapon…
Attempted Murder of Salinas Valley State Prison Officer
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the alleged attempted homicide of a peace officer that occurred March 18, 2025, at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP). At 8:48…
Officer attacked with deadly weapon at CSP‑Sacramento
A correctional officer at California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC), was injured in an attack by an inmate on Monday, March 17. Inmate Richard Rojas attacked the officer with an improvised…
CDCR Changes More Terminology
In a continued effort to make the inmates happier about being in prison, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has implemented more terminology changes. These changes to Title…
CDCR high-security inmates going on modified programing due to surge in violence
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced that it is placing Level IV (high-security) inmates within its facilities on a modified program, effective Saturday. CDCR explained the modified…