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 […]
Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom: Honoring the Spirit of America
This Independence Day carries special significance as our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America—a milestone that invites us to reflect on our shared history, the sacrifices that secured our freedoms, and the generations of Americans who continue to answer the call to serve. For 250 years, our nation’s story has […]
Join Us Online for PROJECT 2000 XXXVII Livestream Events
Each year, PROJECT 2000 brings together correctional professionals, survivors, families, volunteers, and supporters from across the nation for a weekend of remembrance, recognition, healing, and fellowship. While many will gather in person for PROJECT 2000 XXXVII in Salt Lake City, Utah, from June 11–14, 2026, we recognize that not everyone is able to attend. To […]
Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 CPOF Scholarship Program. Each year, the Foundation invests in the future of correctional professionals and their families by providing educational scholarships to deserving students across the United States. These scholarships recognize academic achievement, dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to pursuing higher […]
Spring 2026 CPO Family Magazine Now Available Online
The Spring 2026 edition of CPO Family magazine is now available to read online. This issue highlights the many ways the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation continues to support correctional professionals and their families across the nation. Inside, readers will find stories of catastrophic assistance, memorial events, membership outreach, scholarship opportunities, volunteer efforts, and the impact […]
Coast to Coast During Corrections Week: Honoring Those Who Serve
During National Corrections Officers and Employees Week 2026, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation proudly stood shoulder to shoulder with correctional professionals across the country to recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women who serve behind the walls and beyond them every day. From memorial ceremonies and facility appreciation events to staff […]
CPOF Participates in Mental Health Awareness Fun Run at DSH-Coalinga
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation was honored to participate in the recent Mental Health Awareness Fun Run hosted at the Department of State Hospitals-Coalinga (DSH-Coalinga) in California. Representing CPOF at the event were Volunteer California Field Representative Carey Mendiboure, volunteer John Mendiboure, Board Chair Chevi Amrein, and Membership and Marketing Manager Denise Miller. The event […]
Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Announces Rachel Lee as Executive Director
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Rachel Lee as Executive Director of the Foundation. For many within the corrections community, Rachel Lee is already a familiar and trusted face. Having dedicated many years of service to CPOF, Rachel has played an instrumental role in the organization’s growth, operations, and […]
Honoring the Backbone of Our Justice System: National Correctional Officers and Employees Week
Each year, during the first full week of May, our nation pauses to recognize a group of professionals whose work is essential, demanding, and too often unseen. From May 3–9, we observe National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, a time dedicated to honoring the men and women who serve in prisons, jails, and community corrections […]
Welcoming Gary Bell to the CPOF Board of Directors
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) is proud to announce the appointment of Gary Bell as the newest National Director on our Board of Directors. With more than two decades of service in corrections and a career defined by leadership, innovation, and commitment to others, Gary brings a wealth of experience that will further strengthen […]
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