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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]