Category: Featured
South Carolina Field Representative
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to have several reps nationally that are available to assist correctional staff and their families in their time of need. Not only do field representatives work to increase membership, they are often the first to be there to help correctional staff in their time of need. They are […]
The Deadliest Day in San Quentin’s History
Before the beginning of CPOF, jails and prisons across the United States experienced one of the deadliest years in it’s history. On August 21, 1971, San Quentin Prison, expereinced the deadliest day in it’s history. The prison lost three officers that day, Sergeant Jere Graham, 39; Officer Frank DeLeon, 44 and Officer Paul Krasenes, […]
CPOF’s National Honor Guard Team
The National Honor Guard Team is called upon to perform ceremonial duties at funerals and memorial services across the nation for our fallen Correctional Brothers and Sisters. The Team was first led by Commander Steve Dizmon in 2008. In the beginning, the team consisted of 8 members that wore the CPOF badge and uniform and […]
Matthew Tidman – MCI-Shirley
In August of 2022, Corrections Officer Matthew Tidman at MCI-Shirley was assaulted by an inmate. The inmate picked up a piece of exercise equipment, came up behind Officer Tidman and hit him repeatedly. Officer Tidman had been with the Massachusetts Department of Correction (MADOC) for 10 1/2 years. Officer Tidman was flown by medical […]
The impact of PROJECT 2000 and CPOF
If you talk to anyone that volunteers with CPOF or is passionate about what the foundation does and you ask them why, most times, you’ll get the same answer back. “I went to PROJECT and it changed everything.” PROJECT 2000 and the impact it has on people is something that can only be experienced. It’s […]
Deputy John Durm – EOW – July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023 started as any other day for Deputy John Durm and his family. He reported to work as a deputy with Marion County Sheriff Department (MCSD), just had he had done for the past 38 years. On July 10, his life was ended at the hands of an inmate […]
Nebraska Department of Corrections Honor Guard Team
The Commander Jill Edelman, Commander of the Nebraska Department of Corrections Honor Guard tells how they accomplished Lifetime Sponsorship for all 9 institutions in their state. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation extends our deepest condolences to the family of Corporal Austin Howard. We thank Chuck and Maureen Howard for making a difference in […]
CPOF National Pipe Band
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s National Honor Guard is complimented by our very own National Pipe Band. The Pipe Band is led by Pipe Major Bob Hanley of New York and is a highlight of our PROJECT 2000 event each year. Bob is joined by (left to right) Buddy Rein, Rich Denninger, John Haskel, Greg […]
Lora Hodges – Michigan Honor Guard
Laura Hodges shares what it means to her and her team to attend PROJECT 2000 each year as part of their honor guard team.
The National Honor Guard and Pipe Band
One of the highlights for many at PROJECT 2000 is the pageantry of the National Honor Guard and the performances led by the CPOF Pipe Band. Both interact with one another so flawlessly that you’d think they’d been doing it since the beginning of time. Gil Arizmendi, the bugler for the National Honor Guard Team, […]
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