Category: News
The impact of PROJECT 2000 and CPOF
If you talk to anyone that volunteers with CPOF or is passionate about what the foundation does and you ask them why, most times, you’ll get the same answer back. “I went to PROJECT and it changed everything.” PROJECT 2000 and the impact it has on people is something that can only be experienced. It’s […]
Services for Deputy John Durm
Be sure to check out this great video from Ron Shelnutt Productions covering the services of Deputy John Durm.
Deputy John Durm – EOW – July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023 started as any other day for Deputy John Durm and his family. He reported to work as a deputy with Marion County Sheriff Department (MCSD), just had he had done for the past 38 years. On July 10, his life was ended at the hands of an inmate […]
Nebraska Department of Corrections Honor Guard Team
The Commander Jill Edelman, Commander of the Nebraska Department of Corrections Honor Guard tells how they accomplished Lifetime Sponsorship for all 9 institutions in their state. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation extends our deepest condolences to the family of Corporal Austin Howard. We thank Chuck and Maureen Howard for making a difference in […]
Emma Jones – Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Emma Jones! Another scholarship recipient for the 2023 year! Emma writes: Excited to receive a CPOF scholarship for her Senior Year at Boise State University. Thank you for all you do to support corrections families!
Lisa Wells – Scholarship Recipient
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you for choosing me as a recipient of the Dave Romay Scholarship. I have been employed with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for 24 years. In 2019, I transitioned my duties to the facilities’ mental health department as a social service counselor. I […]
Hannah Hoang – Scholarship Recipient
Hannah Hoang is another one of this year’s scholarship recipients! Dear CPOF Scholarship Office, Thank you for your generosity in offering me a scholarship award for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Thank you for supporting my journey through higher education! Best regards, Hannah Hoang
Gracie O’Hare – Scholarship Recipient
Gracie O’Hare sent in this great photo and email thanking CPOF for her scholarship award! Congratulations Gracie and best wishes for continued success in your education! Thank you very much for this scholarship! I appreciate the help this organization has given me towards furthering my education.
Ella Sockman
CPOF is proud to offer scholarships to Correctional Staff and their families each year. In the coming weeks we will share more about how the scholarship program started and some of this years beneficiaries. Today, meet Ella Sockman. If you think that young man posing with her looks familiar, you’re probably right! Ella […]
CPOF National Pipe Band
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s National Honor Guard is complimented by our very own National Pipe Band. The Pipe Band is led by Pipe Major Bob Hanley of New York and is a highlight of our PROJECT 2000 event each year. Bob is joined by (left to right) Buddy Rein, Rich Denninger, John Haskel, Greg […]
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