CDCR Warns of Scam Email Claiming False Grant Offers

🚨Scam Alert 🚨 CDCR has been alerted to a scam email/website falsely claiming to be from our department and using our logo. The email offers a $500 grant and asks for personal identifying information, including Social Security numbers.This is a scam-Do not respond or provide... Read More.

CDCR Investiagtes High Desert Inmate Death

JUNE 7, 2024 SUSANVILLE – There is an ongoing investigation regarding the death of an incarcerated person who was involved in a physical altercation and later succumbed to injuries.On June 5 at approximately 7:18 a.m., correctional staff observed Jarray D. Birdon and another incarcerated individual... Read More.

CDCR Supports Pride Month with Rainbow Patches

For the first time, CDCR has authorized rainbow patches to be worn by staff during Pride Month.CDCR rainbow patch for Pride Month, authorized for the month of June on approved uniforms. The new CDCR Pride Month rainbow patch.Ron Broomfield, director for the Division of Adult... Read More.

CDCR Investigating Deadly Force Incident at HDSP

SUSANVILLE – The High Desert State Prison (HDSP) Investigative Services Unit, CDCR’s Deadly Force investigation team, and the Lassen County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the death of an incarcerated person who was fatally shot by a correctional officer as he was stabbing another... Read More.

CDCR Honors 3 HDSP Correctional Officers for Bravery

Today, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) will pay tribute to the bravery and heroism of three Correctional Officers from High Desert State Prison (HDSP) during its 38th annual Medal of Valor Ceremony. The ceremony will recognize their unwavering commitment to service... Read More.

High Desert State Prison Investigates Inmate Death as Homicide

An incarcerated person's death at High Desert State Prison is being investigated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials as a homicide.On August 26, two inmates, Jesse E. Diaz and Jose A. Nava, allegedly attacked another inmate, Alexander J. Jasso, using... Read More.

Lassen High Hosts One Day CDCR Hiring Event

Lassen High School is set to host a one-day Correctional Officer Hiring Workshop in partnership with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This event aims to streamline the CO hiring process, potentially reducing it by up to four months.Attendees will have a unique... Read More.