Category: Fallen Correctional Staff
Remembering Corrections Officer IV Mari Anne Johnson
Honoring Her Life and Sacrifice Ten Years Later On July 16, 2026, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation joins the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the corrections community across the nation in remembering Corrections Officer IV Mari Anne Johnson on the tenth anniversary of her End of Watch. Officer Johnson dedicated seven years to serving […]
CPOF Stands with Survivors and Families During National Police Week Events
During National Police Week 2026, representatives of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation traveled to Washington, D.C., to stand alongside surviving families, correctional professionals, and members of the law enforcement community during several events hosted in partnership with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and the Police Unity Tour. Throughout the week, CPOF staff, board members, National […]
Honoring Correction Officer Donna A. Payant
Remembering a Pioneer, Mother, and Fallen Officer 45 Years Later On May 15, 2026, we solemnly honor and remember Correction Officer Donna A. Payant on the 45th anniversary of her End of Watch — a tragedy that forever changed the corrections profession and the history of women in law enforcement. Correction Officer Payant served at […]
In Loving Memory of Linda Ruth Dizmon
On the evening of January 13, 2026, Linda Ruth Dizmon went home to be with the Lord. Surrounded by family, Linda passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering support for the correctional community. Linda was a supporter of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation from its very beginning. Her commitment to the […]
Honoring Correctional Officer Jeffery Alan Wroten – 20 years later
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services – Division of CorrectionEnd of Watch: January 27, 2006 Twenty years have passed since the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services lost a dedicated correctional professional, yet the sacrifice of Correctional Officer Jeffery Alan Wroten continues to resonate throughout the corrections community. On Friday, January […]
Honoring Correctional Officer Paul Jordan 50 years later
Florida Department of CorrectionsEnd of Watch: January 24, 1976 Fifty years have passed since the Florida Department of Corrections lost one of its own, yet the sacrifice of Correctional Officer Paul Jordan has not been forgotten. On Saturday, January 24, 1976, Officer Jordan was assigned to duty at the Reception and Medical Center in Lake […]
What “End of Watch” Means
In law enforcement and corrections, the phrase End of Watch (EOW) is used to mark the day an officer has fallen in the line of duty. It is more than a date. It is a solemn reminder of sacrifice, of service given to the very end, and of a life dedicated to protecting others. EOW […]
In Memory of Retired CDCR Sergeant Rubin Guerra
Born: September 29, 1971End of Watch: August 27, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Retired California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Sergeant Rubin Guerra due to complications from renal disease. Sergeant Guerra’s story touched many in our correctional family when it was first shared in April of 2024. A […]
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Sergeant Aaron Gill
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) joins the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union (MCOFU) in mourning the sudden passing of Sergeant Aaron Gill, a 27-year veteran whose life embodied dedication, service, and brotherhood. Aaron’s career in corrections was marked not only by his professionalism but also by his readiness to step forward in extraordinary moments. […]
Honoring the Life and Service of FDC Correctional Officer James Jackson
With heavy hearts, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) joins the Florida Department of Corrections community in mourning the loss of Correctional Officer James Alexander Jackson, who passed away on August 15, 2025, at just 31 years old. Officer Jackson, a resident of Winter Haven, dedicated his career to serving at Hardee Correctional Institution, where […]
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