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 […]
Smokin’ Bros Rubs & Seasonings: Flavor with a Purpose
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) is proud to have the support of Smokin’ Bros Rubs & Seasonings, a Minnesota-based, correctional-inspired business that continues to give back to correctional professionals and their families with every bottle sold. Smokin’ Bros was founded by individuals with 19 years of service within the Minnesota Department of Corrections, bringing […]
CPOF Membership Update for Pennsylvania Members
Standing Together Through Change The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) is reaching out with an important update regarding payroll deductions for Pennsylvania members, and, most importantly, to thank you for your continued support of correctional professionals and their families. What Changed CPOF was recently notified that the payroll deduction slot previously used for members of […]
Honoring a Legacy of Service: Celebrating the Retirement of Kelli Forrester
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation proudly announces the retirement of Kelli Forrester, a devoted Field Representative whose commitment, compassion, and service have left a lasting impact on CPOF and the corrections community nationwide. Throughout her time with CPOF, Kelli exemplified what it means to Take Care of Our Own. Whether standing shoulder to shoulder with families during […]
In Loving Memory of Field Representative Rose Williams
December 22, 2025 The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation mourns the loss of a treasured colleague, mentor, and friend, Field Representative Rose Williams, who passed away on the evening of December 22, 2025. Rose Williams’ life was defined by service. Her extraordinary career in corrections spanned more than 51 years, marked by steadfast leadership, compassion for […]
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 […]
In Memory of Former Field Representative Sarah Louise Haynes
It is with profound sadness that the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation announces the passing of Sarah Louise Haynes, a former Field Representative and devoted mother of Correctional Case Manager Bonita Haynes, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on August 6, 1996, and honored at PROJECT in 1997. Many within the CPOF family […]
What It Means to Be a Correctional Family at Christmas
Honoring the unseen strength of those who serve. For many families, Christmas morning begins with laughter, warmth, and traditions that come around only once a year. But for thousands of correctional officers and staff across the nation, Christmas looks very different. While most of the world wakes up to stockings, wrapping paper, and holiday meals, […]
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 […]