Marion Correctional Institution
On April 26, 2017, Correctional Sgt. Meggan Callahan at Bertie Correctional Institution responded to a trash can fire in the cell block. After Sgt. Callahan extinguished the fire using a fire extinguisher, the inmate who set the fire, ambushed her. She had wrote a disciplinary report for him about 30 minutes prior. He continued with […]
Avery Mitchell Correctional Facility
Warden Bret Bullis of Avery Mitchell Correctional was working at Mountain View Correctional in 2012 when Officer William Wright lost his life after a fall at work. Warden Bullis was introduced to CPOF when they stepped up to be there for the family of that officer. Warden Bullis was inspired to become a supporting member […]
Woodman State Jail Jacket
The Woodman State Jail unit was very happy to receive their GOLD Jacket. The CPOF Gold Jacket is exclusive to supporting members that donate at least $25 per month. In addition to the CPOF gold jacket, you have the option to pick from a black jacket or a denim jacket, in addition to the gold […]
Sgt. Michael Hire of ODRC
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction recently highlighted the ONLY member from that department that is a member of Correctional Peace Officer Foundation’s National Honor Guard Team. Sgt. Michael Hire joined the National Honor Guard Team three years ago. He is from The Chillicothe Correctional Institution, the ONLY institution in Ohio that is a […]
Mike Keel – IDOC
On Monday, April 10th, maintenance foreman, Mike Keel was attacked by an inmate. After 29 years of service to the Indiana Department of Corrections, an inmate struck Keel with a steel pipe. Even after dedicating 29 years, Keel continued to give back by donating his organs to those in need. On Thursday, April 20, 2023, […]
64 Seconds of Destruction
On Friday, March 24, 2023, an EF-4 tornado touched down and created a devastating path through the towns of Rolling Fork and Silver City, MS. Flattening most blocks of Rolling Folk, it reduced approximately 90% of the homes to piles of rubbish, while flipping cars, and toppling the town’s water tower. This tornado took the […]
Memorials Dedicated to Correctional Staff
Throughout the United States, there are memorials that are dedicated to honoring, remembering and celebrating Correctional Staff. One of the primary functions of CPOF is to promote and project a positive image of the Corrections profession, both internally and to the general public. CPOF will be featuring as many of these memorials as we can […]
PROJECT 2000 XXXIV Registration
Registration for PROJECT 2000 XXXIV in St. Louis, Missouri is now open. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation will be hosting PROJECT 2000 XXXIV in St. Louis, Missouri From June 15 – June 18, 2023. The annual memorial service honoring Correctional Staff who lost their lives in the Line of Duty will take place Friday, June […]
FCI Talladega – AL
C/O Stanley Taylor-Green was struck by a tractor trailer on his way to work. He sustained severe injuries and was life-flighted to a hospital in Birmingham where he underwent surgery. Pictured: Stanley with his wife, Hayley and their daughters, Amelia and Olivia.
Project 2000 – XXXIV
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation will be hosting PROJECT 2000 XXXIV in St. Louis, Missouri From June 15 – June 18, 2023. The annual memorial service honoring Correctional Staff who lost their lives in the Line of Duty will take place Friday, June 16, 2023. Attendees are limited to 500 for this event, be sure […]
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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