News & Events

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

Lost Creek, Kentucky

When a Natural Disaster hits an area, restoring parks, playgrounds and other places of entertainment are often one of the last things thought of. On the overwhelming list of priorities for a community it isn’t always feasible to have time and resources put into rebuilding or recreating these places.   In July of 2022, Lost […]

Jim Brown Bench Dedication at Folsom State Prison

  One of the great passions of fallen Board Member Jim Brown was the preservation of history at Folsom State Prison. For over 20 years he served as the Operations Manager of the Big House Prison Museum on the grounds of Folsom State Prison. He and Robert Ebbitt (along with countless volunteers) served on the […]

Correctional Officer I Robert Clark

  Correctional Officer I Robert Clark died after being assaulted by an inmate with a homemade weapon at the Smith State Prison in Georgia. He was escorting two prisoners from the dining hall when he was attacked him from behind with a homemade weapon. One of the prisoners attempted to stop the attack but was […]

Community Parole Officer Christine Guerin-Sandoval

  Community Parole Officer Christine Guerin-Sandoval and two other parole officers were attempting to locate and arrest a parolee when he was located at a convience store, parked in his car. As the officers approached him, he intentionally put his car into reverse and drove into the officers. Medical aid was rendered but Officer Guerin-Sandoval […]

1,631 miles

Within 3 days, this Nation lost two active-duty correctional staff members in different parts of the country. Community Parole Officer  Christine Guerin-Sandoval in  Colorado and Officer  Robert Clark of Georgia. They were seperated by 1,631 miles.   As people, our first instinct when talking to a family going through the heartbreak of such a malicious […]

Scholarship recipient Rudy Lamb – Montana

CPOF would like to recognized Scholarship recipient Rudy Lamb. Rudy Lamb is a Junior in the Civil Engineering program at Montana Technical University.  He is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Student Leader in Chi Alpha. Accepting his award on his behalf is his sponsor, CPOF member Associate Warden Chris […]

Counselor Edwin Ramsey – N Kern

Counselor Edwin Ramsey faced the unexpected loss of his wife, Janie, in June of 2023. Counselor Tracy York referred him to CPOF so we could be there to assist him and his family during their time of need.  

Lieutenant Stephen Ledesma – San Quentin

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation often relies on contacts within institutions to let us know when correctional staff need help. Arnold Daniel at San Quentin has been a tremendous asset when it comes to ensuring the staff members he works with not only know about CPOF, but that CPOF knows about them when they need […]

Correctional Officer Lucas Fox

Correctional Officer Lucas Fox of SCI Mahanoy is married and a proud father of Jacob (4) and Adam (2). Earlier this year, Jacob was diagnosed with Leukemia. His treatments have required him to be hospitalized while Officer Fox and his wife, Jessica, also have a 2 year old at home. Jessica does not receive paid […]

Community Supervision District 9 annual Employee Appreciation Day

Working in Corrections is often a thankless job. It’s a job that is often considered invisible. Society wants criminals locked away from their communities, but they often don’t think about where that person is going to be during the duration of their sentence. And they rarely consider the brave individuals that work to keep them […]

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