Category: Honor Guard
Honor Behind the Badge – Antonio Perez
Officer Antonio Perez started his career in corrections in 2008 for the New Jersey Department of Corrections as the first member of law enforcement in his family. His first honor guard detail would be only seven months later for the Fred Baker memorial service at Bayside State Prison. Since then, Officer Perez has had the […]
Precision, Honor, and Commitment: CPOF Honor Guard Members Complete Advanced Training in Rhode Island
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, the National Honor Guard represents the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and respect. Every movement, every command, and every ceremony reflects a deep commitment to honoring those who have served—and those we have lost. On April 17, Lieutenant Robert Dunn and Correction Officer Antonio Perez proudly represented the CPOF […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Steven Perrine
Hello, my name is Steven Perrine. I commenced my career with the Oregon Department of Corrections in 1995 and retired in 2020. Over the span of 25 years in service, I held various positions on several specialized teams and instructor training roles, including: serving on the Oregon Department of Corrections Honor Guard team for 15 […]
CSP–Solano Honor Guard Joins CPOF Honor Guard for Training Day
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) recently welcomed members of the Honor Guard team from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s California State Prison, Solano, for a day of Honor Guard training and collaboration at the CPOF headquarters. Honor Guard teams play a critical role in honoring correctional professionals who have fallen in the line […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Michael Hire
Hello, my name is Michael Hire. I started my career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) in 2000 at the age of 25 as a Corrections Officer at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution (CCI) in Chillicothe, OH. By this time, I was already in my 7th year with the Ohio Army National Guard […]
National Honor Guard Training
This week, the CPOF National Honor Guard Team came together for their annual training—two full days dedicated to precision, professionalism, and honoring the meaning behind every movement. Training took place on Wednesday and Thursday, February 11–12, reinforcing the fundamentals that define the Honor Guard while continuing to refine timing, protocol, and teamwork. Though many of […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Howard Dowdell
Hello, my name is Sergeant Howard K. Dowdell. I was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 28, 1962. You can’t know Sergeant Dowdell without knowing my pride and joy, my 3 grown children, Sabrina, Vance, and Marlo,n who all have followed in my footsteps in some capacity. First, I would like to say my desire […]
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 […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Tony Mosby
Hello, my name is Tony Mosby. I started my career with the California Department of Corrections (CDC) in 1983 at age 23 as a California Correctional Peace Officer at the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco, CA. During my tenure I was assigned to several positions and became a Certified Trainer, teaching classes in Transportation […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Robert Dunn
Lieutenant Robert Dunn, born and raised in Southeastern, Massachusetts, has been happily married to his wife, Elizabeth, for 43 years. He raised two adult children, a nephew, and is raising an adopted grandson. He has three other grandchildren. He resides in Berkley, Massachusetts. His interest in serving started when he was 17 years old. […]
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