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Keynotes is CCSO’s official quarterly magazine, bringing you updates from organization leadership, news from our chapters around the state, vital professional information and more.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. Our thoughts are with the law enforcement officers, survivors and supporters from across the U.S. who are gathering in Washington, D.C., this week to honor the 363 fallen heroes — 109 killed in 2025 and 254 from previous years — whose names have been added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this year. Among those heroes are 16 from California, including CDCR Parole Agent Joshua Byrd. May we never forget their service and sacrifice.
Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2026
We all know moms are some of the hardest-working people: at home, on the job and in our communities. Happy Mother’s Day to all our members who are moms, all our members’ mothers and all those who have had a positive motherly influence in others’ lives. Thank you for everything you do!
Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2026
Today kicks off National Nurses Week, which continues until May 12 (Florence Nightingale’s birthday). The nearly 4.7 million registered nurses in the United States fulfill critical roles throughout our health care system, including at correctional institutions, and CCSO is proud to represent our Supervising Registered Nurse II (SRN II) members. If you are a nurse, thank you for all your hard work! If you know a nurse, work with nurses or receive care from them, be sure to express your gratitude and wish them all a very happy Nurses Week.
Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2026
This day honors the victory of the Mexican people in their fight for freedom at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the U.S., the holiday has evolved into an opportunity to celebrate the vast contributions and rich heritage of Mexican Americans with music, food and fun. Please be safe and have a happy Cinco de Mayo!
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2026
CCSO representatives were proud to attend the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony in Sacramento this morning to pay tribute to the officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year and throughout our state’s history. We honor the selfless service of these fallen heroes and will always be there to support their families, colleagues and communities.
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Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Law enforcement officers, survivors and supporters are gathering in Sacramento this morning for the California Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony, paying tribute to the 12 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year and the more than 1,670 who have made the ultimate sacrifice since California became a state. Among the 2026 honored officers is one of our own, CDCR Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, who was fatally shot in the DAPO office in Oakland on July 17, 2025.
We mourn the loss of these heroes, salute their courage and send our deepest condolences to the families and colleagues they left behind.
Posted on Monday, May 04, 2026
Today marks the beginning of National Correctional Officers Week! CCSO is proud to celebrate our country’s correctional employees and the challenging, critically important work they do. We appreciate the dedication, courage and honor our members and colleagues bring to their jobs every day of the year.
Posted on Sunday, May 03, 2026
FunEx is a great source for CCSO members to score discounts on fun stuff like movie and theme park tickets — but did you know you can also get deals on everyday items and services, including groceries, apparel, electronics, pet food, gifts and more? Check out ccsonet.funex.com to see all the ways you can save when you shop!
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2026
Statewide Recruiter/Senior Representative Craig Sorensen spoke at the California Law Enforcement Association (CLEA) conference and accepted the 30-year partnership award presented to CCSO in honor of three decades of continued participation in CLEA's Group Long-Term Disability Plan.
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2026
LAST CHANCE! The 2026 CCSO and CLEA scholarships deadline is this Thursday, April 30, so get those applications in now! Details ccsonet.org/scholarship and clea.org/scholarship.
Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
