Train Where History Lives: Join the CPOF National Honor Guard Training in Attica
Honor Guard service is more than ceremony—it is a commitment to preserving tradition, honoring sacrifice, and representing the correctional profession with the highest level of dignity and professionalism. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation invites Honor Guard teams from across the country to participate in a special Honor Guard Training on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in […]
Honoring the Legacy of Corrections Officer Kristopher David Moules
10 Years Since His End of Watch Luzerne County Correctional Facility | Pennsylvania Ten years have passed since Corrections Officer Kristopher David Moules made the ultimate sacrifice while serving at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility, yet his courage and dedication remain an enduring part of the correctional profession’s history. On July 18, 2016, Officer Moules […]
Continuing to Remember Sergeant Francisco Paul Flattes, II
End of Watch: June 30, 2025 Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office | Murphy, North Carolina As we continue to honor the correctional professionals who made the ultimate sacrifice, we pause to remember Sergeant Francisco Paul Flattes, II of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. Although more than a year has passed since his End of Watch, his […]
In Loving Memory of Senior Correctional Officer James Robert Bell Federal Bureau of Prisons – USP Lee | Pennington Gap, Virginia
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Senior Correctional Officer James Robert Bell, who passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 47. James dedicated 23 years of service to the Federal Bureau of Prisons at USP Lee in Pennington Gap, Virginia. A proud […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Jacob “Jake” Nelson
After 17 years of serving behind the walls, Jacob “Jake” Nelson is preparing for his next chapter of service—one focused on healing. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Jake Nelson of the Central Utah Correctional Facility as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. For nearly two decades, Jake has served as both a […]
Honoring Andrew Kotalik’s Legacy Through Giving Back
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to receive a generous donation from the family and friends of Correctional Officer Andrew Kotalik following a memorial poker run held in his honor. Organized by Andrew’s wife, Cami Kotalik, the event brought together family, friends, coworkers, and supporters to celebrate Andrew’s life while raising funds to help […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Mollie Gillis
Sometimes the challenges we face become the inspiration for the careers we choose. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Mollie Gillis as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. This fall, Mollie will attend Texas A&M University–Texarkana, where she plans to study Kinesiology or Exercise Science. Her goal is to help others prevent injuries, […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Kaden Garcia
For Kaden Garcia, success isn’t measured by recognition—it’s measured by character. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Kaden Garcia as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. This fall, Kaden will attend Northeastern Junior College, where he will continue his education while competing as a collegiate baseball player. Beyond athletics, he is pursuing a […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Isabel Saumell
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Isabel Saumell as a returning 2026 scholarship recipient. Now continuing her education at Stephen F. Austin State University, Isabel represents the determination, commitment, and promise that the CPOF Scholarship Program was created to support. As she continues pursuing her educational goals, this scholarship helps ease the […]
Honor Behind the Guard – Shauntia Brown
Hey Y’all, I’m Shauntia Brown, a Sergeant with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (Jail Division) in Memphis, Tennessee. My commitment to the correctional profession is rooted not only in my own service but also in a deep family legacy shaped by generations who served honorably in the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy. Growing […]
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