PROJECT 2000 XXXIV Memorial Service
CPOF’s annual memorial service, held at PROJECT 2000, took place on June 16, 2023. Our National Honor Guard team was joined by honor guard teams across the nation and Canada to pay honor and tribue to those correctional staff who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving the public. The Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is a state-of-the-art museum facility in downtown St. Louis owned […]
Isabella Riccione – Scholarship Recipient
Our very own New York Field representative Patrick Gallaway presented Isabella Riccione with her CPOF Scholarship. Patrick (also a member of our National Honor Guard Team) had this to say about his interaction with Isabella: “Isabella was very appreciative and thanked for the scholarship. She’s looking forward to her last year at this college completing […]
Sharday Johnson – Scholarship Recipient
We want to extend a huge congratulations to Sharday Johnson on her scholarship and continued success in her education! Dear Rachel Lee and CPOF Foundation Board of Directors, On behalf of me and my family, thank you so much for the scholarship award money. I know that the CPOF does great things for those in […]
Matthew Tidman – MCI-Shirley
In August of 2022, Corrections Officer Matthew Tidman at MCI-Shirley was assaulted by an inmate. The inmate picked up a piece of exercise equipment, came up behind Officer Tidman and hit him repeatedly. Officer Tidman had been with the Massachusetts Department of Correction (MADOC) for 10 1/2 years. Officer Tidman was flown by medical […]
The impact of PROJECT 2000 and CPOF
If you talk to anyone that volunteers with CPOF or is passionate about what the foundation does and you ask them why, most times, you’ll get the same answer back. “I went to PROJECT and it changed everything.” PROJECT 2000 and the impact it has on people is something that can only be experienced. It’s […]
Services for Deputy John Durm
Be sure to check out this great video from Ron Shelnutt Productions covering the services of Deputy John Durm.
Deputy John Durm – EOW – July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023 started as any other day for Deputy John Durm and his family. He reported to work as a deputy with Marion County Sheriff Department (MCSD), just had he had done for the past 38 years. On July 10, his life was ended at the hands of an inmate […]
Nebraska Department of Corrections Honor Guard Team
The Commander Jill Edelman, Commander of the Nebraska Department of Corrections Honor Guard tells how they accomplished Lifetime Sponsorship for all 9 institutions in their state. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation extends our deepest condolences to the family of Corporal Austin Howard. We thank Chuck and Maureen Howard for making a difference in […]
Emma Jones – Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Emma Jones! Another scholarship recipient for the 2023 year! Emma writes: Excited to receive a CPOF scholarship for her Senior Year at Boise State University. Thank you for all you do to support corrections families!
Lisa Wells – Scholarship Recipient
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you for choosing me as a recipient of the Dave Romay Scholarship. I have been employed with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for 24 years. In 2019, I transitioned my duties to the facilities’ mental health department as a social service counselor. I […]
CPO Family Magazine
View current and past issues of the CPO Family Magazine and see the work we’re doing to support our members and their families.
Fallen But Not Forgotten
View the stories of our brothers and sisters who sacrificed their lives while fulfilling the duties of their chosen profession.
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