One Year Later: Remembering Correctional Officer James Alexander Jackson Sr.
End of Watch: August 15, 2025 One year ago, the Florida Department of Corrections and the greater corrections community suffered the line-of-duty loss of Correctional Officer James Alexander Jackson Sr. of Hardee Correctional Institution. Officer Jackson was only 31 years old and had served with the Florida Department of Corrections for nine months. Although his […]
Founder Friday: Glenn Mueller—The Chairman Who Carried the Vision Forward
As we continue our Founding Five series, we honor Glenn A. Mueller—a United States Marine, Correctional Officer, respected Warden and longtime Chairman whose strength, compassion and unmistakable presence helped guide the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation for nearly four decades. There are people whose presence can fill a room before they say a word. Glenn Mueller […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Kaidence Moore
Student. Athlete. Musician. Entrepreneur. Advocate. Future criminal justice professional. Kaidence Moore has never been one to limit herself to just one pursuit. Whether she is competing on a disc golf course, performing with a jazz band, running her own small business, tutoring another student, or preparing for a future in criminal justice, she approaches each […]
Standing Beside the Kelley Family
On July 11, 2026, the life of the Kelley family changed without warning when Correctional Officer Thomas “Tom” Kelley passed away unexpectedly from an aortic dissection. He was only 35 years old. Tom left behind his wife and lifelong partner, Allie Anderson, and their two daughters, Rylee, 15, and Reese, 8. In the midst of […]
Remembering Youth Counselor Ineasie Maxie Baker: 30 Years Later
End of Watch: August 9, 1996 Thirty years have passed since Youth Counselor Ineasie Maxie Baker was murdered in the line of duty at the Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility in Chino, California. Yet the reflections shared by her family, coworkers and the young people she counseled make one truth unmistakably clear: Mrs. Baker […]
Founder Friday: Jay Lawrence “Larry” Corby—Building a Legacy With His Own Hands
As we continue our Founding Five series, we honor Jay Lawrence “Larry” Corby—a decorated United States Marine, Correctional Captain, writer, historian and founding Director whose vision, voice and hands-on service helped shape nearly every part of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation. Some people leave behind a list of accomplishments. Others leave behind an organization that […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Natalee Clemmons
Sometimes the path to a future career begins with an unexpected moment—in Natalee Clemmons’ case, it started with an eighth-grade history debate. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Natalee Clemmons as a 2026 CPOF Scholarship recipient. This fall, Natalee will attend Oklahoma State University, where she will begin pursuing her dream of […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Morgan Tomporowski
For Morgan Tomporowski, success has always been built on two strong foundations: family and field hockey. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Morgan Tomporowski as a 2026 CPOF Scholarship recipient. This fall, Morgan will attend SUNY Cortland, where she will pursue a degree in Physical Education while continuing her athletic career as […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Reagyn Rothermel
Some dreams begin with a single moment. Others begin in childhood and grow stronger with every passing year. For Reagyn Rothermel, attending The Pennsylvania State University has been a lifelong dream. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Reagyn as a 2026 CPOF Scholarship recipient. This summer, Reagyn will begin her journey at […]
Thirty Years Later, Her Light Still Shines: Remembering Correctional Case Manager Bonita Haynes
On August 6, 2026, the correctional community marks 30 years since Correctional Case Manager Bonita Haynes was killed in the line of duty at Lima Correctional Institution in Ohio. Bonita was only 29 years old. Three decades have passed since she walked the halls of Lima Correctional Institution, yet her name, her service and the […]
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