Scholarship Spotlight: Conrado Palacios III
Education has always been more than a goal for Conrado Palacios III—it is the foundation upon which he hopes to build a lifetime of service, innovation, and leadership. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Conrado as a 2026 CPOF Scholarship recipient. This fall, Conrado will attend Arizona State University, where he plans […]
Remembering Sergeant Fredrick T. Coleman, Sr.: One Year Later
End of Watch: July 31, 2025 One year ago, Sergeant Fredrick T. Coleman, Sr. answered a call for assistance from a fellow officer at the Cummins Unit in Arkansas. It was the kind of response that reflected the way he had served throughout his 15-year career: without hesitation and with concern for those around him. […]
Remembering Patrolwoman Sherry Hopper Goodman: 30 Years Later
End of Watch: July 26, 1996 Thirty years ago, Patrolwoman Sherry Hopper Goodman was carrying out one of the most routine—and potentially dangerous—responsibilities in law enforcement: transporting an arrested individual to jail. She never made it home. On July 26, 1996, Patrolwoman Goodman was serving with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee when she […]
Remembering Officer David Warren McGuinn: 20 Years Later
End of Watch: July 25, 2006 Twenty years have passed since Correctional Officer David Warren McGuinn was killed in the line of duty, but time has not diminished the meaning of his service, the weight of his sacrifice, or the love with which he continues to be remembered. Officer McGuinn served with the Maryland Department […]
Founder Friday: Richard “Dick” Waldo—A Steady Hand Behind CPOF’s Beginning
As we begin our Founding Five series, we honor Richard “Dick” Waldo, whose steady leadership, careful stewardship and more than three decades of service helped transform a shared vision into the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation we know today. Every organization has a beginning—a moment when an idea is entrusted to a small group of people […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Preston Rumery
Success in engineering requires curiosity, determination, and a willingness to tackle difficult challenges—qualities that Preston Rumery has already demonstrated during his first year at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Preston Rumery as a returning recipient of the 2026 CPOF Scholarship. The son of Mark Rumery, who serves […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Jade Buchanan
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Jade Buchanan as a returning recipient of the 2026 CPOF Scholarship. The daughter of Clifton Buchanan, who serves at the O.L. Luther Unit in Texas, Jade continues to demonstrate the dedication and work ethic that earned her scholarship recognition. Jade is pursuing a Bachelor of Science […]
Continuing to Remember Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd
End of Watch: July 17, 2025 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – Division of Adult Parole Operations As we continue to honor the correctional professionals who made the ultimate sacrifice, we pause to remember Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Division of Adult Parole Operations. Although a […]
Train Where History Lives: Join the CPOF National Honor Guard Training in Attica
Honor Guard service is more than ceremony—it is a commitment to preserving tradition, honoring sacrifice, and representing the correctional profession with the highest level of dignity and professionalism. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation invites Honor Guard teams from across the country to participate in a special Honor Guard Training on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in […]
Honoring the Legacy of Corrections Officer Kristopher David Moules
10 Years Since His End of Watch Luzerne County Correctional Facility | Pennsylvania Ten years have passed since Corrections Officer Kristopher David Moules made the ultimate sacrifice while serving at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility, yet his courage and dedication remain an enduring part of the correctional profession’s history. On July 18, 2016, Officer Moules […]
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