National Honor Guard Training
This week, the CPOF National Honor Guard Team came together for their annual training—two full days dedicated to precision, professionalism, and honoring the meaning behind every movement. Training took place on Wednesday and Thursday, February 11–12, reinforcing the fundamentals that define the Honor Guard while continuing to refine timing, protocol, and teamwork. Though many of […]
Standing With Our Corrections Families Through Every Challenge
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Catastrophic Assistance Program exists for moments when life places extraordinary demands on correctional professionals and their families—moments when compassion, understanding, and timely support can make all the difference. Correctional Officer Cassity Dailey, who serves with Baldwin County Corrections in Alabama, recently experienced one of those moments. In January 2026, Cassity’s […]
Taking Care of Our Own When It Matters Most
When correctional officers are injured in the line of duty—or simply on their way to or from work—the impact is often felt far beyond the physical pain. Missed paychecks, mounting medical bills, and the uncertainty of unpaid leave can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Catastrophic Assistance Program steps in. Senior […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Howard Dowdell
Hello, my name is Sergeant Howard K. Dowdell. I was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 28, 1962. You can’t know Sergeant Dowdell without knowing my pride and joy, my 3 grown children, Sabrina, Vance, and Marlo,n who all have followed in my footsteps in some capacity. First, I would like to say my desire […]
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 […]
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