Category: Member Stories
Fighting for More Time: Rhode Island Correctional Officer Seeks Living Kidney Donor
For more than four decades, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation has been blessed by the unwavering support of Rhode Island’s correctional professionals. The partnership between CPOF, Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers (RIBCO), and the dedicated men and women of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections has been built on a shared belief that correctional […]
Membership: More Than a Card, A Commitment to Family
Every day, correctional professionals report for duty knowing the challenges, risks, and sacrifices that come with the profession. Whether working inside an institution, transporting offenders, supervising parolees, or supporting operations behind the scenes, correctional employees share a unique bond built on service, resilience, and dedication. That same spirit is what drives the Correctional Peace Officers […]
Membership Matters: Strengthening Our Mission, Together
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF), membership is more than a number—it is a promise. It is a promise that when tragedy strikes, no correctional professional or family will stand alone. It is a promise that those who serve behind the walls will be remembered, honored, and supported. And it is a promise that […]
Welcoming 2026: Another Year of Service, Strength, and Solidarity
As the calendar turns and we welcome 2026, we do so with deep respect for the profession that never pauses for holidays, milestones, or the passing of time. While much of the world celebrates a new beginning, correctional professionals report for duty — standing watch, maintaining order, and protecting the safety of our institutions, our […]
Answering the Call to Take Care of Our Own
Senior Field Representative Guy Edmonds Shares Why He Serves Before retiring from corrections, Guy Edmonds began to notice something that many in this profession come to understand all too well — correctional professionals often carry unseen burdens long after their shifts end. Throughout his career, Guy had been involved in helping others recover and learn […]
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 […]
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