Category: News
Project 2000 – XXXIV
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation will be hosting PROJECT 2000 XXXIV in St. Louis, Missouri From June 15 – June 18, 2023. The annual memorial service honoring Correctional Staff who lost their lives in the Line of Duty will take place Friday, June 16, 2023. Attendees are limited to 500 for this event, be sure […]
CPOF Holiday Office Closures
As the holiday season approaches, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation extends our warmest wishes to our members, supporters, correctional staff, and their families across the nation. This time of year reminds us how grateful we are for the strength, unity, and dedication of the corrections community. To help you plan ahead, please note our upcoming […]
Honoring a Legacy of Service: Rose Williams Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
On November 6, 2025, the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) and the Georgia Board of Corrections came together to recognize one of their most respected leaders, Ms. Rose Williams, for her extraordinary 51 years of service to the corrections profession. Ms. Williams’ remarkable career includes 34 years of dedicated service to the GDC, followed by […]
From Service to Stewardship: Veteran Correctional Professionals Leading a National Effort of Care
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) has always stood for one simple but powerful promise: Taking Care of Our Own. That promise is kept every day by the dedicated network of Senior Field Representatives, Field Representatives, and volunteers who work tirelessly across the country to serve the correctional family. At the forefront of this effort […]
CPOF Leadership Training Week Concludes with Folsom State Prison Tour
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently concluded a successful Leadership Training Week in California, bringing together members of our senior leadership and field representative teams from across the nation. Throughout the week, participants engaged in collaborative workshops and strategy sessions designed to strengthen communication, enhance outreach efforts, and further CPOF’s mission of Taking Care of […]
CPOF Represented at Georgia Department of Corrections Employees’ Mental Health Day
CPOF Field Representatives Rose Williams and Vanessa O’Donnell proudly represented the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation at the recent Georgia Department of Corrections Employees’ Mental Health Day. This important event brought together correctional professionals from across the state to focus on wellness, mental health awareness, and peer support within the correctional environment. Rose and Vanessa engaged […]
CPOF Board of Directors Announces Historic Leadership Changes
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) proudly announces several significant updates to its Board of Directors, marking a historic moment in the organization’s leadership. These appointments, voted in by the Board, reflect CPOF’s continued growth, national representation, and unwavering commitment to “Taking Care of Our Own.” Chevi Amrein Elected Chairman of the Board CPOF is […]
The Story of Challenge Coins: Tradition, Honor, and Brotherhood
A Legacy Born in Service The tradition of the challenge coin is believed to date back to World War I. According to one of the most widely shared stories, a wealthy officer had bronze medallions struck with his unit’s insignia and presented them to his men as a sign of unity. One soldier carried his […]
What “End of Watch” Means
In law enforcement and corrections, the phrase End of Watch (EOW) is used to mark the day an officer has fallen in the line of duty. It is more than a date. It is a solemn reminder of sacrifice, of service given to the very end, and of a life dedicated to protecting others. EOW […]
1971: A Year That Shaped Corrections – San Quentin & Attica
The year 1971 was one of the darkest in American correctional history. Within just three weeks, two events shook the profession to its core: the Deadliest Day in San Quentin’s history on August 21 and the Attica Prison Riot that began September 9. These tragedies claimed the lives of brave correctional staff, forever changed the […]