News & Events

Read about the latest in the CPOF community, as well as events being celebrated by us and our partner organizations.

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 […]

The Honor Behind the Guard – Commander Raymond Gonsalves Jr.

Each month, we take you beyond the polished uniforms and precise formations to share the personal stories of those who serve on the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Honor Guard. These men and women represent the heart of our mission — standing in honor of the fallen, supporting families in their hardest moments, and embodying the […]

Taking Care of Our Own: Supporting Cook Aleece Dobrzyn

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently had the privilege of assisting Cook Aleece Dobrzyn of USP Canaan, Pennsylvania, during her ongoing fight with cancer. Aleece was first diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in April 2022. Since then, she has endured a long and difficult journey—three major surgeries, including a double mastectomy, followed by extensive chemotherapy. […]

Nebraska Honor Guard Presents Lifetime Sponsorship Award

Last week, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Honor Guard proudly presented the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) Lifetime Sponsorship Award to the NDCS Staff Training Academy. Accepting the plaque on behalf of the Academy was Training Manager Jared McGinn, marking a significant milestone in Nebraska’s ongoing partnership with CPOF. This recognition is a […]

CPOF Provides Catastrophic Assistance to JBCC Staff Member

On behalf of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, Oklahoma Field Representative Debbie Moore recently presented a catastrophic assistance check to Ramona Guerrant, Secretary V at Jackie Brannon Correctional Center. Ramona’s husband, Eugene “EJ” Guerrant, passed away on July 22, 2025, from pneumonia and COPD complications. The check presentation took place at Jackie Brannon Correctional Center […]

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