CDCR Sergeant Villarreal honored for heroism

CDCR recognizes its heroic staff going above and beyond to serve their communities, sometimes at great risk to their own lives. Correctional Sergeant Hector Villarreal was honored with a Gold Medal for his heroic actions in protecting the citizens of Kerman and his family from a serial shooter in 2018.
The Gold Medal is the highest honor the State of California bestows upon its employees.