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Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Board of Directors The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s board of directors includes 7 individuals with a correctional background and a passion for being there for their brothers and sisters behind the wall and beyond. CPOF was founded in 1984 by 5 correctional officers who wanted to be proactive in assisting correctional […]
Allen Gamble Correctional Center | OK
Lisa Cathey, a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse at Allen Gamble Correctional Center, passed away from cancer on March 9, 2025. Her loss was deeply felt by her colleagues and all who knew her. Lisa’s family was referred to our Catastrophic Assistance Program by CPOF Volunteer Field Representative Debbie Moore. With the support of Warden Michael […]
Academy for Staff Development- West | VA
On January 15, 2025, Food Service Director Tassy Patrick sustained a serious on-duty injury while assisting in the kitchen at the Academy for Staff Development – West. Director Patrick slipped in grease that had spilled on the floor, and the full impact of the fall crushed her kneecap, requiring emergency surgery. She is currently expected […]
TDCJ Region 1 Training Academy | TX
Despite the 80-degree weather, Sergeant Anderson didn’t hesitate to put on his brand-new Correctional Peace Officers Foundation jacket with a smile. The jacket was personally delivered by CPOF Field Representative Cathy Stokes during a visit to the Region 1 Training Academy, recognizing his commitment to the Foundation and its mission. Supporting Members who donate $25 […]
Oklahoma State Reformatory | OK
Corporal Landreth Emswiler, who served at the Oklahoma State Reformatory, tragically lost his life in a head-on collision on February 6, 2025. His daughters, Carissa (17) and Elise (11), were also in the vehicle and did not survive. His 8-year-old son, Merrick, was critically injured and airlifted for emergency medical care. The Emswiler family was […]
NABCJ – Oklahoma
Field representative Annie Norman, Volunteer Field Representative Debbie Moore, and Volunteer Marlon Moore proudly represented CPOF at the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Conference. While there, they were able to meet up with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Honor Guard Team and present a scholarship on behalf of the event to a […]
Office of Staff Development and Training | NC
Retired Training Instructor James Morgan, who served with the Office of Staff Development and Training (OSDT) in North Carolina, recently experienced the heartbreaking loss of his wife, Peggy, on March 18, 2025, following her courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Morgan was referred to our Catastrophic Assistance Program by CPOF Field Representative Scott Bauer. The CPOF […]
Algoa Correctional Center | MO
The CPOF Board of Directors and its supporting members were honored to extend assistance to Office Support Assistant Jayida, a dedicated staff member at Algoa Correctional Center, who, along with her spouse and three children, suffered the total loss of their home and all belongings in a devastating house fire. Jayida and her family are […]
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Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Board of Directors The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s board of directors includes 7 individuals with a correctional background and a passion for being there for their brothers and sisters behind the wall and beyond. CPOF was founded in 1984 by 5 correctional officers who wanted to be proactive in assisting correctional […]
NDCS Wealth of Wellness Fair
NDCS Honor Guard Members and Jill Edelman had a CPOF table set up at the Wellness Fair at the Nebraska State Penitentiary on March 11, 2025. This gave an opportunity for Nebraska Volunteer Representative Jill Edelman to talk to NDCS employees about what CPOF is and what it has to offer. The Honor Guard Members […]
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