CPOF Board of Directors Announces Historic Leadership Changes
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) proudly announces several significant updates to its Board of Directors, marking a historic moment in the organization’s leadership. These appointments, voted in by the Board, reflect CPOF’s continued growth, national representation, and unwavering commitment to “Taking Care of Our Own.” Chevi Amrein Elected Chairman of the Board CPOF is […]
Supporting Officer Bennett Through Her Daughter’s Recovery
Catastrophic Assistance Program – September 2025 When a family crisis unfolds, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation stands ready to provide strength, compassion, and relief to those who serve behind the walls. Correctional Officer I Tameka Bennett of the Okaloosa County Jail faced a devastating and life-altering event when her daughter sustained a gunshot wound to […]
Standing Beside the Lee Family in Their Time of Loss
Catastrophic Assistance Program – August 2025 When tragedy strikes, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is there to ensure that no correctional family faces their darkest days alone. In August 2025, Inspector George Lee of the Office of the Inspector General experienced an unimaginable loss with the passing of his daughter, Brittany Miranda Lee, at just […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Commander Raymond Gonsalves Jr.
Each month, we take you beyond the polished uniforms and precise formations to share the personal stories of those who serve on the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Honor Guard. These men and women represent the heart of our mission — standing in honor of the fallen, supporting families in their hardest moments, and embodying the […]
Taking Care of Our Own: Supporting Cook Aleece Dobrzyn
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently had the privilege of assisting Cook Aleece Dobrzyn of USP Canaan, Pennsylvania, during her ongoing fight with cancer. Aleece was first diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in April 2022. Since then, she has endured a long and difficult journey—three major surgeries, including a double mastectomy, followed by extensive chemotherapy. […]
Nebraska Honor Guard Presents Lifetime Sponsorship Award
Last week, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Honor Guard proudly presented the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) Lifetime Sponsorship Award to the NDCS Staff Training Academy. Accepting the plaque on behalf of the Academy was Training Manager Jared McGinn, marking a significant milestone in Nebraska’s ongoing partnership with CPOF. This recognition is a […]
CPOF Provides Catastrophic Assistance to JBCC Staff Member
On behalf of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, Oklahoma Field Representative Debbie Moore recently presented a catastrophic assistance check to Ramona Guerrant, Secretary V at Jackie Brannon Correctional Center. Ramona’s husband, Eugene “EJ” Guerrant, passed away on July 22, 2025, from pneumonia and COPD complications. The check presentation took place at Jackie Brannon Correctional Center […]
The Story of Challenge Coins: Tradition, Honor, and Brotherhood
A Legacy Born in Service The tradition of the challenge coin is believed to date back to World War I. According to one of the most widely shared stories, a wealthy officer had bronze medallions struck with his unit’s insignia and presented them to his men as a sign of unity. One soldier carried his […]
What “End of Watch” Means
In law enforcement and corrections, the phrase End of Watch (EOW) is used to mark the day an officer has fallen in the line of duty. It is more than a date. It is a solemn reminder of sacrifice, of service given to the very end, and of a life dedicated to protecting others. EOW […]
CPOF Provides Catastrophic Assistance to Master Sergeant Sonya Carter
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) recently provided catastrophic assistance to Master Sergeant Sonya Carter, a supporting member from David Wade Correctional Center (Louisiana), after she was displaced from her home due to a fire on July 10, 2025. The fire caused significant damage to the vinyl siding of her front porch, as well as […]
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