Standing Watch on the Fourth: Honoring Corrections on Independence Day
As fireworks light up the night sky and families gather for barbecues, parades, and patriotic celebrations, there is a group of Americans who observe Independence Day not from their backyards or picnic blankets—but from their posts inside prison walls. For correctional officers and staff across the nation, the Fourth of July is not always a […]
Celebrating Creativity and Academic Excellence: Allie Conover Receives CPOF Scholarship
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) was honored to present a scholarship to Allie Conover, daughter of Kentucky Department of Corrections employee Janet Conover. The award was delivered in person at the Kentucky Central Office by CPOF Board of Directors Secretary Kim Potter-Blair. Allie is currently a sophomore at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, where […]
Supporting Our Own: Officer Juan Bermudez Ramos Receives Catastrophic Assistance After On-Duty Assault
Correctional Officer III Juan Bermudez Ramos of Maury Correctional Institution in North Carolina was recently referred to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s (CPOF) Catastrophic Assistance Program following a violent on-duty assault. While conducting a routine cell search, Officer Bermudez was attacked after an inmate managed to slip out of his handcuffs. The sudden and unprovoked […]
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Each year, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to support the educational dreams of those who stand closest to the heart of our mission. Whether they are the children, grandchildren, spouses, or correctional professionals themselves, our scholarship recipients represent strength, resilience, and hope for the future. Today, we’re honored to introduce another group of […]
Be the Difference: Become a Voice for CPOF at Your Facility
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) exists because of people like you—those who believe in the power of community, compassion, and commitment to supporting our own. As we continue to grow, we rely on dedicated individuals within correctional facilities across the country to help us expand our reach and strengthen our mission. Every facility needs […]
Honoring a Founding Father: Glenn Mueller’s Legacy Lives On
Honoring a Founding Father: Glenn Mueller’s Legacy Lives On At the heart of every strong organization is a driving force—someone whose vision, perseverance, and unwavering dedication lay the groundwork for something far greater than themselves. For the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF), that person was Glenn Mueller. Glenn Mueller was one of the original founders […]
Honoring Their Journey: More CPOF Scholarship Recipients
Each year, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to support not only the children of fallen correctional staff, but also the children, grandchildren, spouses—and in some cases, the staff themselves—through our scholarship program. These awards are more than just financial support; they are a reflection of our unwavering commitment to the families who serve […]
Standing Strong Together: How CPOF’s Catastrophic Program Supports Officers in Crisis
Every day, correctional professionals across the country put on their uniforms and head into environments that few outside the profession truly understand. Behind the walls, they face physical demands, mental stress, and emotional strain—often without public recognition. At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF), we understand the weight of that responsibility. That’s why we’re committed […]
In Memory of Stanford “Stan” Lewis Deese, Sr.
October 27, 1961 – April 10, 2025 It is with heartfelt sympathy that we recognize the passing of Stanford “Stan” Deese, Sr., a respected Vocational Teacher and master Electrician with the Florida Department of Corrections, who passed away on April 10, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer. He was 63 years old. Stan’s life […]
In Loving Memory of Jace Neal Anderson
December 28, 2023 – April 19, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we share the heartbreaking loss of baby Jace Neal Anderson, the beloved son of Hollis Anderson—a valued member of the Maintenance Department at the Goree Unit (Texas Department of Criminal Justice)—and his wife, Brittany Anderson. Jace was born on December 28, 2023, […]
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Fallen But Not Forgotten
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