Remembering Corrections Sergeant Timothy Parsley
End of Watch: October 1, 1996 Thirty years ago, the Texas corrections community lost Corrections Sergeant Timothy Parsley in the line of duty. On October 1, 1996, Sergeant Parsley suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after responding to several disturbances while serving with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at the Gib Lewis Unit. He […]
Remembering Corporal Robert Eugene Ransom
End of Watch: September 30, 2016 Ten years ago, Corporal Robert Eugene Ransom gave his life while doing what those who knew him said came naturally—helping someone else. On September 30, 2016, staff at the Marvin A. Smith Criminal Justice Facility in Gregg County, Texas, responded to a medical emergency involving an inmate. As fellow […]
Remembering Corrections Officer I David Michael Weaver
End of Watch: September 26, 2016 Ten years have passed since the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections lost Corrections Officer I David Michael Weaver following a tragic accident in the line of duty. On September 17, 2016, Officer Weaver was supervising inmates in the outdoor recreation yard at State Correctional Institution Graterford. While attempting to avoid […]
Remembering Charles “Charlie” Leroy Bennett Sr.: A Life of Service
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation joins the corrections and law enforcement communities in mourning the passing of Charles “Charlie” Leroy Bennett Sr., who passed away on July 22, 2026, at the age of 81. Charlie was born on April 23, 1945, and was the adopted son of Warren and Mary Bennett of Middlesboro, Kentucky. Throughout […]
CPOF Provides Catastrophic Assistance to Allison Inman
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided catastrophic assistance to Secretary V Allison Inman of Bill Johnson Correctional Center in Oklahoma as she continues treatment for breast cancer. Allison has endured chemotherapy and a double mastectomy, and her treatment journey is not yet over. She continues to travel to Oklahoma City for ongoing care, including […]
Remembering U.S. Probation Officer Thomas Eric Gahl 40 Years Later
United States Probation Office — Southern District of Indiana End of Watch: September 22, 1986 Forty years ago, U.S. Probation Officer Thomas Eric Gahl left his Indianapolis office to conduct what should have been a routine home contact. He never returned. On September 22, 1986, Officer Gahl was visiting the residence of a recently released […]
Honor Behind the Guard – Lora Hodges
First and foremost, I am the proud mother of two incredible grown children and their spouses: Zach and Anna, Peyton and Andrew. I am also Nonna to my granddaughter, McKinley, and my grandson, Augustus, who is expected in October 2026, and I am grateful to share my life with my longtime partner, Steven Bainbridge. As […]
Legacy Friday: Chevi Amrein—Leading with Strength and Serving with Humanity
After honoring the leaders who carried the vision of CPOF’s Founding Five forward, Legacy Friday now turns toward those entrusted with leading the Foundation today. We begin with Chevi Amrein—an accomplished correctional leader, longtime Honor Guard Commander, victims’ rights advocate and the first woman elected Chairman of CPOF’s Board of Directors. Her legacy is still […]
Attica at 55: Training, Remembrance and a Promise to Never Forget
Fifty-five years after the tragedy at Attica, correctional professionals, survivors, families and honor guard teams once again gathered in Western New York with a shared purpose: to remember the fallen, honor the survivors and ensure that the lessons and sacrifices of Attica are never forgotten. For the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, this year’s remembrance extended […]
CPOF Provides Catastrophic Assistance to Correctional Officer Todd Robinson
Correctional Officer Todd Robinson serves at Hamilton Correctional Institution in Florida. Since January 11, 2026, Officer Robinson has been unable to work while facing a Stage IV cancer diagnosis. As his absence continued, Officer Robinson exhausted his available paid leave and entered leave-without-pay status on April 19. The loss of income created an additional financial […]
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