Honoring the Life and Service of Unit Manager Joshua Crabtree
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to recognize the life, service, and legacy of Unit Manager Joshua Lee Crabtree of Mack Alford Correctional Center. Joshua passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 39, after a courageous battle with Stage 4 colon cancer that had metastasized to his liver. Throughout his illness, […]
Coast to Coast During Corrections Week: Honoring Those Who Serve
During National Corrections Officers and Employees Week 2026, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation proudly stood shoulder to shoulder with correctional professionals across the country to recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women who serve behind the walls and beyond them every day. From memorial ceremonies and facility appreciation events to staff […]
Honoring Correction Officer Donna A. Payant
Remembering a Pioneer, Mother, and Fallen Officer 45 Years Later On May 15, 2026, we solemnly honor and remember Correction Officer Donna A. Payant on the 45th anniversary of her End of Watch — a tragedy that forever changed the corrections profession and the history of women in law enforcement. Correction Officer Payant served at […]
Honoring Jail Master David Robinson Sr.
Remembering a Fallen Officer 60 Years After His End of Watch On May 14, we honor the memory of Jail Master David Robinson Sr. on the 60th anniversary of his End of Watch. Jail Master Robinson was shot and killed on May 14, 1961, during an escape attempt by two inmates at the Middlesex Jail […]
Honoring Corrections Officer Charles Frederick Cash
Remembering a Fallen Officer on the 40th Anniversary of His End of Watch On May 9, 2026, we mark the 40th anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Corrections Officer Charles Frederick Cash, a dedicated public servant who gave his life while protecting others. Officer Cash was brutally murdered on May 9, 1986, while supervising a […]
Honor Behind the Badge – Antonio Perez
Officer Antonio Perez started his career in corrections in 2008 for the New Jersey Department of Corrections as the first member of law enforcement in his family. His first honor guard detail would be only seven months later for the Fred Baker memorial service at Bayside State Prison. Since then, Officer Perez has had the […]
Honoring Colorado’s Fallen: A Long-Overdue Recognition
On May 1, 2026, history was made at the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial. For the first time, correctional professionals who lost their lives in the line of duty were formally recognized alongside their law enforcement counterparts. In a powerful and long-overdue moment, the Colorado Corrections professionals added to the memorial stood as a permanent reminder […]
Precision, Honor, and Commitment: CPOF Honor Guard Members Complete Advanced Training in Rhode Island
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, the National Honor Guard represents the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and respect. Every movement, every command, and every ceremony reflects a deep commitment to honoring those who have served—and those we have lost. On April 17, Lieutenant Robert Dunn and Correction Officer Antonio Perez proudly represented the CPOF […]
Honoring the Backbone of Our Justice System: National Correctional Officers and Employees Week
Each year, during the first full week of May, our nation pauses to recognize a group of professionals whose work is essential, demanding, and too often unseen. From May 3–9, we observe National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, a time dedicated to honoring the men and women who serve in prisons, jails, and community corrections […]
Honoring Gabrielle Lewis: Standing with Officer William Lewis and His Family
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, our mission of Taking Care of Our Own extends beyond the walls of our facilities and into the lives of the families who stand behind those who serve. It is with heavy hearts that we share the story of Corrections Officer I William Lewis of the Ozark Corrections Center, […]
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