Honoring the Forgotten Victims of Attica
More than five decades have passed since the Attica uprising of 1971, yet the memory of those who suffered and the staff who lost their lives continues to weigh heavily on our nation’s correctional family. At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF), we have remained steadfast in our commitment to the forgotten victims of Attica […]
1971: A Year That Shaped Corrections – San Quentin & Attica
The year 1971 was one of the darkest in American correctional history. Within just three weeks, two events shook the profession to its core: the Deadliest Day in San Quentin’s history on August 21 and the Attica Prison Riot that began September 9. These tragedies claimed the lives of brave correctional staff, forever changed the […]
Taking Care of Our Own: The Bailey Family
In early July 2025, the correctional family in Michigan was struck with heartbreaking news. Correctional Officer Toney Lee Bailey II, serving at Oaks Correctional Facility, passed away suddenly at just 37 years old. Toney, born in Muskegon, Michigan, was known for his vibrant personality, sense of humor, and passion for cooking. Before joining the Michigan […]
Correctional Peace Officers Foundation – Catastrophic Assistance
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation extends our heartfelt condolences to CO Daisy Ruvalcaba of the Hughes Unit on the passing of her husband, Baron Stinson, on August 13, 2025. Baron was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Born on June 11, 1966, in Korea to Sun and James Stinson, he touched countless […]
In Memory of Retired CDCR Sergeant Rubin Guerra
Born: September 29, 1971End of Watch: August 27, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Retired California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Sergeant Rubin Guerra due to complications from renal disease. Sergeant Guerra’s story touched many in our correctional family when it was first shared in April of 2024. A […]
Correctional Peace Officers Foundation at ACA Conference
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) was proud to participate in the American Correctional Association (ACA) Conference, showcasing our ongoing commitment to fallen correctional professionals and their families. Our booth in the exhibit hall served as a strong reminder of our mission, featuring a meaningful display that included a mini wall from this year’s Project […]
Honoring the Life and Service of FDC Correctional Officer James Jackson
With heavy hearts, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) joins the Florida Department of Corrections community in mourning the loss of Correctional Officer James Alexander Jackson, who passed away on August 15, 2025, at just 31 years old. Officer Jackson, a resident of Winter Haven, dedicated his career to serving at Hardee Correctional Institution, where […]
CPOF at CCPOA’s 49th Annual Convention
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) was honored to attend the California Correctional Peace Officers Association’s (CCPOA) 49th Annual Convention, an event that not only brought together correctional professionals from across the state, but also celebrated decades of shared history, resilience, and growth. A History of Shared Purpose Since its founding in 1984, CPOF has […]
When Crisis Hits, Community Steps In
How CPOF’s Catastrophic Assistance Program Helps Families Keep Going When a medical crisis strikes, the bills arrive faster than answers. The Catastrophic Assistance Program exists for these moments—bridging the gap so correctional families can focus on healing, not hardship. “In Their Own Words” “I want to first express my gratitude for the financial donation you […]
Honoring Sergeant Fredrick Coleman: A Life Remembered with Faith, Service, and Love
The services held in Arkansas for fallen Sergeant Fredrick Coleman were a powerful testament to the life he lived and the impact he made—on his family, his community, and his brothers and sisters in corrections. The sanctuary was filled to standing room only, with an estimated 450–550 attendees. Among them were more than 100 uniformed […]
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