In this episode, CDCR Information Officer Ashton Harris talks with featured guest LT. Lozano about how incidents involving violence against staff are down 27 percent in institutions where Resource Teams are employing dynamic security as part of the California Model.

The podcast is produced, recorded, and mixed by Clarissa Resultant and Christopher Medina.

Note: The 27% reduction in violence applies specifically to areas where resource teams are operating. CDCR is utilizing resource teams at six institutions in an effort to improve public safety, which includes reducing violence in our institutions. Should successes of the resource teams continue, CDCR will be exploring opportunities to expand this program in the future.

In this episode of CDCR Unlocked, we take an in-depth look at the Conservation Fire Camp Program, highlighting its critical role in responding to the California wildfires. We explore how the program provides vital firefighting support to communities in need, while also offering rehabilitative opportunities for incarcerated individuals.

Hear about the meaningful contributions these incarcerated firefighters make, the skills they develop, and the transformative impact the program has on their lives. This is an episode you won’t want to miss—tune in to learn more about how the Conservation Fire Camp Program is making a difference for both the community and the individuals it serves.

Hosted by: Todd Javernick

Guest: Captain Fred Money

Recorded and edited by: Clarissa Resultan

Technical Assistance: Franklin Harrison

Record date: Jan. 21, 2024

Total Running Time: 24:47

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Joseph Piazza, the supervisor for Career and Technical Education at OCE, the Office of Correctional Education. Career and Technical Education, commonly known by its acronym “CTE”, is provided through six different career sectors.

Dr. Piazza shares with us about how CTE benefits more than just the participants and their loved ones, but society as a whole.

The podcast is produced, recorded, and mixed by Frank Harrison, with production assistance by Matt Sichler and Ray Burgess.