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More than a flag. More than a symbol. A promise.Today class 4-26A received their company guidon a symbol of unity, pride...
09/22/2026

More than a flag. More than a symbol. A promise.
Today class 4-26A received their company guidon a symbol of unity, pride, and the commitment they share as they move forward together.
The guidon will be a rallying point through the challenges, victories, and memories they make along the way. Wherever it goes, their company goes with it.
One company. One purpose. One team.
Today, they received a guidon.
Tomorrow, they will give it meaning.

Where you begin is never the whole story. The people in these photographs started their journeys in different places, ca...
09/17/2026

Where you begin is never the whole story. The people in these photographs started their journeys in different places, carrying different experiences and different dreams. But somewhere along the way they chose a path of service with CDCR. What came before them didn’t define them. It prepared them. Every challenge. Every lesson. Every chapter brought them one step closer to the person they were meant to become.
Because it’s not about where your story begins.
It’s about the courage to turn the page. And sometimes, the next chapter is about finding a purpose bigger than yourself.

Checking in with the new officers of Class 3-26A. Graduation was just one milestone. Now they’re taking the next step th...
09/16/2026

Checking in with the new officers of Class 3-26A. Graduation was just one milestone. Now they’re taking the next step through the Job Shadowing Program, working alongside their Field Training Sergeants and experiencing the profession beyond the Academy. This is the bridge between training and experience. Between knowing and doing. Between the person they were when they arrived and the professional they’re becoming. The Academy gave them the foundation. Now they’re building on it. Class 3-26A, your journey continues and we’re proud to be watching it unfold.

Recently, CDCR Academy staff spent an evening at Texas Roadhouse and Cattlemens supporting Special Olympics. Our staff s...
09/15/2026

Recently, CDCR Academy staff spent an evening at Texas Roadhouse and Cattlemens supporting Special Olympics. Our staff stepped outside of their usual roles and tried their hand at serving dinner while helping raise awareness and collect donations for an organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. What started as a fun evening of serving others became something much more meaningful. It was a reminder that behind every donation, every encouraging word, and every helping hand is an opportunity to make someone feel seen, supported, and valued. We’re grateful to have shared an evening filled with laughter, connection, and purpose and proud to support athletes who continue to inspire us with their courage, determination, and heart. Because sometimes, making a difference starts with simply showing up.

Twenty five years after September 11, 2001, the CDCR Academy took a moment to remember the lives lost, the families fore...
09/11/2026

Twenty five years after September 11, 2001, the CDCR Academy took a moment to remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the countless acts of courage that emerged from one of our nation’s darkest days.

We remember the first responders who ran toward danger. The strangers who became heroes. The people who made the ultimate sacrifice.

For those who remember that day, the stories still live with us. For those who were born after it, those stories must continue to be told.

Today, we remember the lives behind the history and honor the courage that showed the world what it means to serve others. Never forget.

Today, it begins. Class 4-26A takes its first steps into a career that will challenge them in ways they may not yet unde...
09/08/2026

Today, it begins. Class 4-26A takes its first steps into a career that will challenge them in ways they may not yet understand. They come from different backgrounds, with different strengths and obstacles. They didn’t arrive at the same starting line and that’s okay. Everyone starts somewhere. Today, you begin with what you have, and over the next 13 weeks, you’ll discover what you’re capable of. You’re here to learn, be challenged, and discover strength you didn’t know you had. Some days will be exhausting. Some will test your confidence. When they do, keep going. One day, you’ll look back at Day 1 and realize how far you’ve come. Class 4-26A, your story starts here. Stand tall, trust the partners beside you and the instructors in front of you, and remember why you started. Good luck, Class 4-26A. Today is Day 1. Now go show yourself what you’re made of.

One more moment. One more look at the class ready to make a difference. Here’s to the impact Class 3-26A will make. ...
09/02/2026

One more moment. One more look at the class ready to make a difference. Here’s to the impact Class 3-26A will make.

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