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 in 2025: A Year of Impact
Because of you, we made a difference. At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Taking Care of Our Own. In 2025, that mission came to life in powerful ways—through support, service, and an unwavering commitment to correctional professionals and their families across the nation. This past year was […]
Twelve Years Later: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Jay Lawrence “Larry” Corby
March 18, 2026, marks twelve years since the passing of Jay Lawrence “Larry” Corby—a founding Director of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, a decorated Marine, and a lifelong champion for correctional professionals and their families. Though twelve years have passed since his death in 2014, Larry’s influence is not something measured in time. It is […]
Four Years Later: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Edgar “Ed” Winfield Barcliff Jr.
March 16, 2026, marked four years since the passing of a man whose life was defined by service, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to others—Edgar “Ed” Winfield Barcliff Jr. The impact of his life continues to be felt just as strongly today across the corrections community and within the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation. A Life […]
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 […]
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 […]