Staff Size
CDC&R is the second largest law enforcement or police agency in the United States behind the New York City Police Department, which employs approximately 34,000 police officers. Unlike most corrections departments, CDCR correctional officers are considered law enforcement officers (have peace officer powers while on duty).
As of 2009, CDCR employed approximately 29,000 peace officers (state correctional officers), 1,800 state parole agents, and 692 criminal investigators/special agents.
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