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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 […]

Kaleigh Hunt – Scholarship Recipient

Congratulations to Kaleigh Hunt, another 2023 scholarship recipient!  Thank you for the great letter and photo!   Hello! This is Kaleigh Hunt, a recent recipient of the Dave Romay Scholarship!! I am writing to express my gratitude towards this generous scholarship!! I will use these funds to help me further my education & achieve my […]

Information Technology Division – TX

SSS III Dean Rebel’s wife, Claudia, was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Pictured: Tina Clark, Dean Rebel and Mark Grisham

Valley State – CA

C/O Jose Juarez’s wife, Rachel, passed away due to cancer.