Who runs the prisons in California?
CDCR
CDCR operates 35 adult prisons in California, with a design capacity of 85,083 incarcerated people. CDCR both owns and operates 34 of the state prisons; it additionally operates California City Correctional Facility, a prison leased from CoreCivic.
Is a California correctional officer considered law enforcement?
CDCR correctional officers are sworn law enforcement officers with peace officer powers.
What does Pia stand for in prison?
California Prison Industry Authority
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | California |
| Headquarters | Folsom, CA |
| Agency executives | Ralph M. Diaz, chairperson of Prison Industry Board William Davidson, Acting General Manager |
| Parent department | Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation |
What is the highest level of prison in California?
Pelican Bay State Prison
Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) is the only supermax facility in the state of California.
How do I contact Kathleen Allison?
CDCR Main Number: 916-324-7308.
Can correctional officers carry guns off duty in California?
The CDCR 1803, Off-Duty Firearm Quarterly Qualification Certification is the official off-duty qualification certification, and is incorporated by reference. CDCR active peace officer’s listed in Penal Code Section 830.5 shall possess this card on their person while carrying a concealed firearm off-duty.
What does Calpia stand for?
The California Prison Industry
The California Prison Industry (CALPIA) is a self-supporting, customer-focused business that provides productive work assignments for approximately 7,000 incarcerated individuals within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) institutions.
What county is San Quentin Prison in?
Marin County
San Quentin is an unincorporated community conveniently located along Interstate 580 and a mile from Interstate 101 in Marin County.