Emergency Medical Response training began in a statewide rollout in March. The program provides staff with the knowledge, skills and equipment needed to appropriately manage and handle medical alarm activations within our institutions. Six months after an institution completes the extensive training, they are put through a drill. None was bigger than the one at California State Prison, Sacramento, where dozens of volunteers participated in a scenario to test both custody and health care staff. T

This past week, we’ve shared several messages of appreciation in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, National Correctional Officers Week, Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week. CDCR and CCHCS leadership want to once again thank staff everywhere for providing a safe, sanitary and secure environment for all in our facilities and surrounding communities. Thank you to all staff for going above and beyond — together we will successfully get through all these challenges as we move c

3.3K views · 40 reactions | CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber visited Pasadena today. He met incarcerated firefighters and staff who have been assisting with the state’s response to devastating fires. Secretary Macomber took time to say thank you. #palisadesfire #eatonfire #losangeles #thankyoucdcrfirefighters | CACorrections | Facebook