Small Acts, Big Impact — How Membership Keeps Hope Alive
A Message from the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Every act of giving starts with one small choice, the decision to make a difference. For the members of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF), that choice transforms into something extraordinary: hope for a family facing tragedy, relief for an officer in crisis, and strength for a […]
Honoring Those Who Serve — Behind the Walls and Beyond the Call of Duty
Veterans Day Tribute from the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Each November, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our nation embody the highest ideals of service. At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF), this day […]
CPOF Supports FSD IV Tasheva Brown During Recovery
When FSD IV Tasheva Brown of Lee Correctional Institution in South Carolina suffered a workplace injury, her road to recovery proved long and challenging. Tasheva was injured on the job on September 27, 2024, resulting in the need for knee replacement surgery on June 27, 2025. She has been out of work since May, focusing […]
CPOF Assists Sergeant Malcolm Hampton and Family After Devastating House Fire
When tragedy strikes, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) stands ready to fulfill its mission of Taking Care of Our Own. On September 12, 2025, Sergeant Malcolm Hampton of the Jess Dunn Correctional Center in Oklahoma, along with his family, experienced a life-altering event when a fire destroyed their home, taking with it all of […]
CPOF Leadership Training Week Concludes with Folsom State Prison Tour
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently concluded a successful Leadership Training Week in California, bringing together members of our senior leadership and field representative teams from across the nation. Throughout the week, participants engaged in collaborative workshops and strategy sessions designed to strengthen communication, enhance outreach efforts, and further CPOF’s mission of Taking Care of […]
CPOF Featured at Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Town Hall Meeting
On October 6, Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Field Representative Vanessa O’Donnell had the honor of presenting at the State of Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Town Hall Meeting. During her presentation, Vanessa shared information about the Foundation’s mission of Taking Care of Our Own—introducing DJJ staff to the many ways CPOF supports correctional employees […]
CPOF Represented at Georgia Department of Corrections Employees’ Mental Health Day
CPOF Field Representatives Rose Williams and Vanessa O’Donnell proudly represented the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation at the recent Georgia Department of Corrections Employees’ Mental Health Day. This important event brought together correctional professionals from across the state to focus on wellness, mental health awareness, and peer support within the correctional environment. Rose and Vanessa engaged […]
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 […]
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