In Loving Memory of Linda Ruth Dizmon
On the evening of January 13, 2026, Linda Ruth Dizmon went home to be with the Lord. Surrounded by family, Linda passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering support for the correctional community. Linda was a supporter of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation from its very beginning. Her commitment to the […]
Remembering Correctional Officer Colonel Gregory Guy Malloy
End of Watch: February 2, 2011 Correctional Officer Colonel Gregory Guy Malloy dedicated more than two decades of his life to public service, protecting his community and the citizens of Florida with courage, integrity, and unwavering commitment. On Wednesday, February 2, 2011, Colonel Malloy made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the line of duty. […]
Remembering Storekeeper Tammy Sperle
End of Watch: February 5, 1996 Today, we pause to honor and remember Tammy Sperle, a dedicated civilian prison worker who lost her life in the line of duty at the Huron Valley Men’s Facility in Michigan. On February 5, 1996, Tammy was tragically found strangled to death in a caged-in area of the prison […]
Remembering Correctional Officer Jayme Lee Biendl
15 Years of Honor, Remembrance, and Legacy Fifteen years have passed since the tragic loss of Correctional Officer Jayme Lee Biendl, yet her name, her sacrifice, and her legacy remain deeply etched in the hearts of correctional professionals and law enforcement families across the nation. On Saturday, January 29, 2011, Officer Biendl was murdered while […]
Caring for Our Own: Support for Lt. Chad Backemeyer and His Family
Lieutenant Chad Backemeyer serves with dedication at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Reception and Treatment Center. In October 2025, Chad and his family experienced a tragedy that no family is ever prepared to endure. On the night of October 22, 2025, Chad’s wife, Rachel, was involved in a sudden and tragic medical emergency. She […]
When a Medical Emergency Impacts a Correctional Family: The Ford Family Story
Correctional Officer II Chason Ford serves with dedication at Columbus Correctional Institution under the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. Like so many correctional professionals, his commitment to serving others did not pause when his family was suddenly faced with an unexpected medical crisis. On July 21, 2025, Chason’s wife suffered a stroke and was […]
Honoring Correctional Officer Jeffery Alan Wroten – 20 years later
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services – Division of CorrectionEnd of Watch: January 27, 2006 Twenty years have passed since the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services lost a dedicated correctional professional, yet the sacrifice of Correctional Officer Jeffery Alan Wroten continues to resonate throughout the corrections community. On Friday, January […]
Honoring Correctional Officer Paul Jordan 50 years later
Florida Department of CorrectionsEnd of Watch: January 24, 1976 Fifty years have passed since the Florida Department of Corrections lost one of its own, yet the sacrifice of Correctional Officer Paul Jordan has not been forgotten. On Saturday, January 24, 1976, Officer Jordan was assigned to duty at the Reception and Medical Center in Lake […]
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 […]
Standing with Estelle Unit Correctional Officer Stefanie Byerly and Her Family
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to stand with Estelle Unit Correctional Officer Stefanie Byerly and her family during a difficult and uncertain time. Recently, Officer Byerly’s husband was diagnosed with a serious illness, creating unexpected emotional and financial challenges for their family. As medical needs increased, so did out-of-pocket expenses associated with his […]
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