Supporting Your Well‑Being on the Line: Practical Tips for Correctional Staff
Working on the front lines of corrections brings unique pressures: long hours, high-stress situations, and limited control over policy decisions. While you may not set agency direction, there are meaningful steps you can take to protect your health, grow your skills, and stay connected to the support you deserve. 1. Prioritize Small Daily Habits Micro‑breaks […]
The Importance of Family Preparedness and Staying Connected in Retirement
Every correctional professional understands the value of discipline, vigilance, and planning. Yet, it’s easy to focus on the demands of the job and overlook one of the most critical aspects of long-term well‑being: ensuring your family is prepared for life’s unexpected challenges, and that you remain connected to a supportive community once you retire. At […]
When One Serves, the Whole Family Serves
Recognizing the Unseen Strength of Correctional Families When a Correctional Officer puts on the uniform each day, they are not the only ones who serve. Behind every brave man or woman walking the tiers or monitoring the yard is a family who also shoulders the weight of that service. Spouses hold down the fort during […]
Standing in the Gap: Honoring Patrol K9 Handler Nicholas Davis and the Importance of Support in Corrections
On October 20, 2023, Patrol K9 Handler Nicholas Davis, a valued CPOF member and respected member of the River North correctional community, took his own life. The loss of Nicholas was a heartbreaking reminder of the mental and emotional toll carried silently by so many who serve in corrections. Nicholas was more than his badge […]
A Life of Service Remembered: Honoring Sergeant Francisco Paul Flattes, II
The correctional and law enforcement communities are mourning the loss of Sergeant Francisco Paul Flattes, II, a dedicated public servant who gave his life in the line of duty. Known for his frank honesty, unwavering integrity, and steadfast commitment to his profession, Flattes, age 56 of Hayesville, NC, tragically passed away on Monday, June 30, […]
Standing Watch on the Fourth: Honoring Corrections on Independence Day
As fireworks light up the night sky and families gather for barbecues, parades, and patriotic celebrations, there is a group of Americans who observe Independence Day not from their backyards or picnic blankets—but from their posts inside prison walls. For correctional officers and staff across the nation, the Fourth of July is not always a […]
Celebrating Creativity and Academic Excellence: Allie Conover Receives CPOF Scholarship
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) was honored to present a scholarship to Allie Conover, daughter of Kentucky Department of Corrections employee Janet Conover. The award was delivered in person at the Kentucky Central Office by CPOF Board of Directors Secretary Kim Potter-Blair. Allie is currently a sophomore at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, where […]
Supporting Our Own: Officer Juan Bermudez Ramos Receives Catastrophic Assistance After On-Duty Assault
Correctional Officer III Juan Bermudez Ramos of Maury Correctional Institution in North Carolina was recently referred to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s (CPOF) Catastrophic Assistance Program following a violent on-duty assault. While conducting a routine cell search, Officer Bermudez was attacked after an inmate managed to slip out of his handcuffs. The sudden and unprovoked […]
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Each year, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to support the educational dreams of those who stand closest to the heart of our mission. Whether they are the children, grandchildren, spouses, or correctional professionals themselves, our scholarship recipients represent strength, resilience, and hope for the future. Today, we’re honored to introduce another group of […]
Be the Difference: Become a Voice for CPOF at Your Facility
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) exists because of people like you—those who believe in the power of community, compassion, and commitment to supporting our own. As we continue to grow, we rely on dedicated individuals within correctional facilities across the country to help us expand our reach and strengthen our mission. Every facility needs […]
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Fallen But Not Forgotten
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