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The Sacred Vigil: Understanding Honor Watch in Law Enforcement
In the solemn traditions of law enforcement, few acts carry as much reverence as the Honor Watch. This sacred vigil is a time-honored custom performed by law enforcement honor guard teams to pay tribute to officers who have died in the line of duty. It is a visual and powerful symbol of unwavering respect, brotherhood, […]
Supporting Your Well‑Being on the Line: Practical Tips for Correctional Staff
Working on the front lines of corrections brings unique pressures: long hours, high-stress situations, and limited control over policy decisions. While you may not set agency direction, there are meaningful steps you can take to protect your health, grow your skills, and stay connected to the support you deserve. 1. Prioritize Small Daily Habits Micro‑breaks […]
The Importance of Family Preparedness and Staying Connected in Retirement
Every correctional professional understands the value of discipline, vigilance, and planning. Yet, it’s easy to focus on the demands of the job and overlook one of the most critical aspects of long-term well‑being: ensuring your family is prepared for life’s unexpected challenges, and that you remain connected to a supportive community once you retire. At […]
When One Serves, the Whole Family Serves
Recognizing the Unseen Strength of Correctional Families When a Correctional Officer puts on the uniform each day, they are not the only ones who serve. Behind every brave man or woman walking the tiers or monitoring the yard is a family who also shoulders the weight of that service. Spouses hold down the fort during […]
Standing Watch on the Fourth: Honoring Corrections on Independence Day
As fireworks light up the night sky and families gather for barbecues, parades, and patriotic celebrations, there is a group of Americans who observe Independence Day not from their backyards or picnic blankets—but from their posts inside prison walls. For correctional officers and staff across the nation, the Fourth of July is not always a […]
Be the Difference: Become a Voice for CPOF at Your Facility
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) exists because of people like you—those who believe in the power of community, compassion, and commitment to supporting our own. As we continue to grow, we rely on dedicated individuals within correctional facilities across the country to help us expand our reach and strengthen our mission. Every facility needs […]
Honoring a Founding Father: Glenn Mueller’s Legacy Lives On
Honoring a Founding Father: Glenn Mueller’s Legacy Lives On At the heart of every strong organization is a driving force—someone whose vision, perseverance, and unwavering dedication lay the groundwork for something far greater than themselves. For the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF), that person was Glenn Mueller. Glenn Mueller was one of the original founders […]
Honoring the Backbone of Our Justice System: National Correctional Officers and Employees Week
Each year during the first full week of May, our nation takes time to recognize and honor the dedicated individuals who serve in one of the most challenging and often overlooked professions: corrections. Known officially as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, this observance pays tribute to the correctional officers and all correctional staff who […]
NABCJ – Oklahoma
Field representative Annie Norman, Volunteer Field Representative Debbie Moore, and Volunteer Marlon Moore proudly represented CPOF at the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Conference. While there, they were able to meet up with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Honor Guard Team and present a scholarship on behalf of the event to a […]
Learn more about the CPOF Board of Directors
Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Board of Directors The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s board of directors includes 7 individuals with a correctional background and a passion for being there for their brothers and sisters behind the wall and beyond. CPOF was founded in 1984 by 5 correctional officers who wanted to be proactive in assisting correctional […]
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