CDCR honors workers at 2022 Medal of Valor

September 23, 2022

Honorees embody one Medal of Valor recipient, 43 different recognitions

At its 2022 Medal of Valor Ceremony, CDCR honored 44 folks for his or her bravery in responding to crises and life-threatening conditions in addition to exemplary work of profit to the division and the group.

“Right now’s awards demonstrated the spectacular attain CDCR workers honored right now have by way of their brave acts and an unyielding dedication to creating a optimistic distinction in folks’s lives,” stated CDCR Secretary Kathleen Allison. “Shortly responding to harmful incidents and even placing their very own lives in danger to save lots of others means our communities are safer as a direct results of the dedication, humanity, and valor CDCR workers present day after day.”

One worker was awarded the Medal of Valor, CDCR’s highest award earned by distinguishing themselves by conspicuous bravery or heroism above and past the traditional calls for of correctional service. North Kern State Jail Correctional Officer David Tapia acquired the Medal of Valor for stopping an assault on a Bakersfield authorities constructing and saving lives inside after the assailant set the constructing on fireplace.

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Staff from almost all disciplines and professions statewide acquired awards at Creekside Christian Church of Elk Grove. Along with the Medal of Valor, CDCR awarded Bronze, Silver and Gold Corrections Stars; Distinguished Service Medals; and medals for Correctional Officer and Supervisor of the Yr. CDCR additionally honored exemplary executives and directors in addition to well being care, rehabilitation, parole, and juvenile justice professionals.

Following is the entire checklist of workers honored on the Sept. 23 37th Annual Medal of Valor ceremony.

For extra data, go to the Medal of Valor web site.

The honorees

Medal of Valor

The Medal of Valor is the Division’s highest award, earned by workers distinguishing themselves by conspicuous bravery or heroism above and past the traditional calls for of correctional service. The worker shall show nice braveness within the face of instant life-threatening peril and with full data of the chance concerned. The act ought to present skilled judgment and never jeopardize operations or the lives of others.

  • David Tapia, Correctional Officer, North Kern State Jail

Gold Star Medal

The Gold Star Medal is awarded for heroic deeds below extraordinary circumstances. The worker shall show braveness within the face of instant peril in performing to save lots of the lifetime of one other individual.

  • Stephen Leach, Correctional Officer, California Well being Care Facility

Silver Star Medal

The Silver Star Medal is awarded for acts of bravery below extraordinary or uncommon circumstances. The worker shall show braveness within the face of potential peril whereas saving or making an attempt to save lots of the lifetime of one other individual or distinguish him/herself by performing in anxious conditions with distinctive ways or judgement.

  • Matt Jones, Correctional Captain, Substance Abuse Coaching Facility and State Jail, Corcoran
  • Richard Lance, Correctional Officer, Sierra Conservation Heart
  • Paul King, Correctional Officer, Sierra Conservation Heart
  • Misael Hernandez, Correctional Officer, California Medical Facility

Bronze Star Medal

The Bronze Star is awarded for saving a life with out putting oneself in peril. The worker shall have used correct coaching and ways in knowledgeable method to save lots of, or clearly contribute to saving, the lifetime of one other individual.

  • Donald “Ronnie” Gibbens, Correctional Counselor I, Wasco State Jail
  • Jimmy Rubio, Correctional Officer, Deuel Vocational Establishment
  • Chad Greenwood, Particular Agent, Fugitive Apprehension Crew, Workplace of Correctional Security
  • Manuel Carrera, Correctional Officer, Sierra Conservation Heart
  • Cliff King, Correctional Officer, Mule Creek State Jail
  • Robert Wagner, Parole Agent III, Fontana Parole Unit, Division of Grownup Parole Operations
  • Jason Ortiz, Emergency Providers Coordinator, Workplace of Correctional Security
  • Moises Sandoval, Correctional Counselor I, Classification Providers Unit
  • Leo Wanner, Correctional Lieutenant, Workplace of Audits and Courtroom Compliance
  • Alex Urtez, Parole Agent I, Compton GPS-Harbor District, Division of Grownup Parole Operations
  • Bryan Arnold, Correctional Lieutenant, Sierra Conservation Heart
  • Daron Hitchcock, Correctional Officer, Sierra Conservation Heart
  • Caleb Severns, Correctional Officer, Sierra Conservation Heart
  • Kari McClure, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Sierra Conservation Heart
  • Rodney Speight, Correctional Lieutenant, California State Jail, Solano
  • Andres Banuelos, Correctional Captain, California Establishment for Males
  • Brian Clark, Correctional Officer, California Medical Facility
  • Jacob Fillmore, Correctional Sergeant, Folsom State Jail
  • Kevin Ginni, Correctional Officer, Folsom State Jail
  • Serg Kapanzhi, Correctional Officer, Folsom State Jail
  • Don Breakey, Correctional Officer, Folsom State Jail
  • Daniel Dela Cruz, Correctional Officer, Folsom State Jail
  • Vance Wheatley, Correctional Officer, Folsom State Jail
  • Aaron Leon, Correctional Officer, Wasco State Jail
  • Cesar Quiroz, Stationary Engineer, Avenal State Jail
  • Heriberto Mora, Correctional Lieutenant, Ironwood State Jail
  • Mayra Mora, Registered Nurse, Ironwood State Jail
  • John Bradley, Correctional Sergeant, Ironwood State Jail
  • Spencer Leighton, Correctional Officer, Intermountain Conservation Camp

Distinguished Service Medal

The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded for an worker’s exemplary work conduct with the Division for a interval of months or years, or involvement in a selected project of surprising profit to the Division.

  • Carl Fabrizio Jr., Chief Psychologist, Substance Abuse Therapy Facility and State Jail, Corcoran

Worker Recognition Awards

Government of the Yr

James “Jim” Robertson, Warden, Pelican Bay State Jail

Administrator of the Yr

Madelynn McClain, Deputy Director, Workplace of Fiscal Providers

Correctional Officer of the Yr

Francisco Borboa, Correctional Officer, Chuckawalla Valley State Jail

Correctional Supervisor of the Yr

Marvin Caruthers, Correctional Lieutenant, Chuckawalla Valley State Jail

Rehabilitation Skilled of the Yr

Martin Griffin, Assistant Chief of Training, Workplace of Correctional Training

Division of Grownup Parole Operations Skilled of the Yr

Jamal Rowe, Chief Deputy Administrator, Division of Grownup Parole Operations Northern Area

Division of Juvenile Justice Skilled of the Yr

Denita Razo, Performing Correctional Captain, Northern California Youth Correctional Heart

Healthcare Skilled of the Yr

Rohit Chaurasia, Data Know-how Specialist III, California Correctional Well being Care Providers


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