Honoring the Life of Correctional Officer Kevin Kearney
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Correctional Officer Kevin Kearney, who passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on October 12, 2025, at just 32 years old. His sudden passing remains under investigation, with the cause pending autopsy. Officer Kearney served at Limon Correctional Facility […]
Honoring Master Correction Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall
November 25, 1984 – November 17, 2025 The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation joins the Virginia Department of Corrections and the entire corrections community in mourning the tragic loss of Master Correction Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall, age 40, of Elk Creek, Virginia. Officer Hall passed away on November 17, 2025, following an attack by an inmate […]
Introducing the 2026 CPOF Calendar: The Honor of Service
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to announce the release of our 2026 CPOF Calendar, themed “The Honor of Service.” This year’s edition pays tribute to the men and women of our Honor Guard teams—those who stand as symbols of respect, discipline, and unwavering dedication to their fallen brothers and sisters. Each month features […]
“Christmas in Heaven”: A Tribute to Andrew “Big Dawg” Lansing by His Friend and Coworker, Will Wood
Ross Correctional Institution, Ohio This December marks a deeply personal act of remembrance from within the corrections family. Will Wood, a fellow officer and close friend of Andrew “Big Dawg” Lansing of Ross Correctional Institution, wrote and recorded an original song titled “Christmas in Heaven”—a heartfelt musical tribute to honor Andy’s life, legacy, and sacrifice, […]
Remembering Sergeant Scott A. Grimes: 30 Years Later
November 29, 2025 marks 30 years since the tragic line-of-duty death of Arkansas Correctional Sergeant Scott A. Grimes—an officer whose courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting others continues to resonate deeply within the Arkansas Department of Correction and the entire corrections profession. Sergeant Scott Grimes, age 41, lost his life on November 29, 1995, […]
CPOF Assists Oklahoma Sergeant After Newborn Son Faces Critical Medical Emergency
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) recently provided catastrophic assistance to Sergeant Clinton Summers of the Northeast Oklahoma Community Corrections Center after his family endured a deeply challenging medical crisis. On March 1, 2025, Sgt. Summers’ newborn son was born prematurely with a craniofacial anomaly and additional severe medical complications. Immediately following his birth, the […]
CPOF Provides Catastrophic Assistance to Oklahoma Officer After Devastating House Fire
On October 19, 2025, Food Service Specialist IV Billy Ferrell of the Northeast Oklahoma Community Corrections Center suffered a life-altering tragedy. Billy, along with his family, including his four-year-old daughter, lost their home and all personal belongings in a catastrophic fire. A complete fire report has been filed, and the severity of the damage left […]
Catastrophic Assistance Story
In Memory of Chase Winton Parrish The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation was honored to provide catastrophic assistance to Records Analyst Garryn Parrish, who recently suffered the heartbreaking loss of her adult son, Chase Winton Parrish. Chase passed away on September 14, 2025, as a result of an accidental drowning. CPOF Field Representative Jim Freeman presented […]
Supporting the English Family at Union CI
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation had the privilege of standing beside the English family of Union Correctional Institution during an incredibly difficult time. This week, I had the honor of presenting an assistance check to Officer Penny English and Officer Christopher English following the heartbreaking loss of their 20-year-old son, Ryan English. Ryan had recently […]
Nebraska Strongman Competition Raises $700 for CPOF
On November 9, the corrections community in Nebraska showed just how strong it truly is—both in spirit and in strength. The annual Nebraska Strongman competition, hosted this year at Towers’ Frontier Harley-Davidson in Lincoln, selected the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation as the recipient of its 2025 event proceeds. We are honored and grateful to share […]
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