If your news outlet would like to send media to cover the event, please contact the Press Information Officer (PIO) at the prison.  They clear media for entry at the event and accompany journalists inside.  The PIO will want your legal name, Social Security Number, birthdate and driver’s license number.  Please note, you must prepare a list of all equipment with serial numbers, and adhere to the dress code at the prison.  Please do not wear jeans, red, green, brown, or blue clothing.

Call the GOTB director for more info at 818-980-7714

Here is the list of prisons and the contact information for the Press Information Officers:

• Central California Women's Facility, CCWF: (559) 665-5531 x5012
• Valley State Prison for Women, VSPW: (559) 665-6100 x5509
• California Men's Colony, CMC:  (805) 547-7900 x7948
• California Training Facility, CTF:   (831) 678-3951 x5952
• California State Prison, CSP:  (760) 922-5300  x9710
• Salinas Valley State Prison, SVSP  (831) 678-5500  x5554