Inside CDCR: Officer protects family, community from serial shooter

When confronted with a gunman who had terrorized the tight-knit community around Kerman for weeks, Correctional Officer Hector Villarreal put his training and devotion to family into action, stopping the shooting spree before it became deadly.
For his quick thinking, outstanding judgment and commitment to public safety, Pleasant Valley State Prison Officer Villarreal is awarded the Medal of Valor, CDCR's highest honor for bravery above and beyond the normal demands of correctional service.
Throughout September, we'll be sharing videos highlighting the brave men and women of CDCR. We salute them, along with Officer Villarreal, for their exceptional service.
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