Category: Scholarships
Celebrating Creativity and Academic Excellence: Allie Conover Receives CPOF Scholarship
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) was honored to present a scholarship to Allie Conover, daughter of Kentucky Department of Corrections employee Janet Conover. The award was delivered in person at the Kentucky Central Office by CPOF Board of Directors Secretary Kim Potter-Blair. Allie is currently a sophomore at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, where […]
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Each year, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to support the educational dreams of those who stand closest to the heart of our mission. Whether they are the children, grandchildren, spouses, or correctional professionals themselves, our scholarship recipients represent strength, resilience, and hope for the future. Today, we’re honored to introduce another group of […]
Honoring Their Journey: More CPOF Scholarship Recipients
Each year, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to support not only the children of fallen correctional staff, but also the children, grandchildren, spouses—and in some cases, the staff themselves—through our scholarship program. These awards are more than just financial support; they are a reflection of our unwavering commitment to the families who serve […]
2025 Scholarship Recipients
We are proud to celebrate this year’s CPOF Scholarship recipients—remarkable young men and women who represent the strength, resilience, and legacy of the correctional profession. Below are just a few of the inspiring faces who received scholarships in honor of their loved ones’ service. If you or your student received a 2025 CPOF scholarship and […]
Announcing the 2025 CPOF Scholarship Winners
We are proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) Scholarships — an inspiring group of individuals continuing their education with passion, purpose, and a deep connection to the corrections community. Each of these students represents not only academic ambition but also the legacy and values of corrections professionals who […]
Ashlen Johnson – Scholarship Recipient
Correctional Officer Ronald Johnson was killed by two inmates who were attempting to escape from the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. The inmates attacked Officer Johnson, beat him with a metal pipe, and then wrapped his head in plastic wrap. One of the inmates then put on Officer Johnson’s uniform. As the inmate […]
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison – California
Correctional Officer Anthony Souza, 44, unexpectedly passed away on September 27, 2021. After graduating from the academy in 2002, he reported for duty at Pelican Bay State Prison. In April 2005, he transferred to the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison (SATF). He remained at SATF until his passing. Officer Souza left behind his wife […]
Scholarship Recipient – Tomoka Correctional Institution
Congratulations to Savanna Lynn, daughter of Assistant Warden Josh Lynn, on your scholarship award! We can’t wait to see what your future holds!
Scholarship Recipients – September Edition
Check out these great photos and letters sent in this month from our scholarship recipients: September 3, 2024 Dear Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors: It is indeed a pleasure to be chosen as a recipient of the Dave Romay Scholarship. I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to you and […]
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