Category: Member Stories
Introducing the 2026 CPOF Calendar: The Honor of Service
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to announce the release of our 2026 CPOF Calendar, themed “The Honor of Service.” This year’s edition pays tribute to the men and women of our Honor Guard teams—those who stand as symbols of respect, discipline, and unwavering dedication to their fallen brothers and sisters. Each month features […]
Nebraska Strongman Competition Raises $700 for CPOF
On November 9, the corrections community in Nebraska showed just how strong it truly is—both in spirit and in strength. The annual Nebraska Strongman competition, hosted this year at Towers’ Frontier Harley-Davidson in Lincoln, selected the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation as the recipient of its 2025 event proceeds. We are honored and grateful to share […]
Girl Scout Troop 40889 Becomes Michigan’s First Trained Girl Scout Color Guard
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Girl Scout Troop 40889 from Chelsea, Michigan, made history, and the CPOF Honor Guard was honored to be part of it. Over several weeks, CPOF Honor Guard member Lora Hodges had the privilege of working with this remarkable group of young girls, ages 8 to 9, as they undertook a […]
TDCJ Region 1 Training Academy | TX
Despite the 80-degree weather, Sergeant Anderson didn’t hesitate to put on his brand-new Correctional Peace Officers Foundation jacket with a smile. The jacket was personally delivered by CPOF Field Representative Cathy Stokes during a visit to the Region 1 Training Academy, recognizing his commitment to the Foundation and its mission. Supporting Members who donate $25 […]
NDCS Wealth of Wellness Fair
NDCS Honor Guard Members and Jill Edelman had a CPOF table set up at the Wellness Fair at the Nebraska State Penitentiary on March 11, 2025. This gave an opportunity for Nebraska Volunteer Representative Jill Edelman to talk to NDCS employees about what CPOF is and what it has to offer. The Honor Guard Members […]
What is a CPOF Field Representative?
by – Colorado and South Dakota Field Representative Guy Edmonds Each representative has their own story to tell. Most, if not all, of us, have a history in corrections. This leads us to have a unique perspective of what may transpire in a variety of events. We must learn how to handle many […]
Alexander Correctional Institution – North Carolina
The Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina houses close custody offenders in single cells and minimum-custody offenders in dormitories in a 252-bed minimum-security unit. Sergeant Jennifer Parker and Captain Stephanie Miller wanted to promote awareness for Women working in the Corrections profession. They designed and sold t-shirts and hot dogs to raise $3,696.00! The […]
Correctional Sergeant Rubin Guerra needs a Kidney Transplant
Sergeant Guerra retired after serving the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for 22 years. Due to complications from diabetes, his health kept him from continuing his career with CDCR. Sergeant Guerra comes from a correctional family. His Uncle, Correctional Officer John Ruiz of California Department of Corrections (CDC) was honored to […]
Albion Correctional Facility – NYSDOCCS
On February 20, 2024, Correctional Officer Amanda Eartly was assaulted by an inmate. While working at Albion Correctional Facility in New York, her assault resulted in her being placed in a short cast due to a right wrist sprain and concern for an occult scaphoid fracture. She is expected to be off work through May. […]
Warden Darrin Myers – Georgia
Warden Darrin Myers was an asset to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation and those who worked with him. Shortly after becoming a Correctional Officer, Myers became a member of CPOF. Through his career he continued to be a supporter of CPOF and of assisting his officers across the state of Georgia. Warden Myers […]
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