Taking Care of Our Own: The Bailey Family
In early July 2025, the correctional family in Michigan was struck with heartbreaking news. Correctional Officer Toney Lee Bailey II, serving at Oaks Correctional Facility, passed away suddenly at just 37 years old. Toney, born in Muskegon, Michigan, was known for his vibrant personality, sense of humor, and passion for cooking. Before joining the Michigan […]
Correctional Peace Officers Foundation – Catastrophic Assistance
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation extends our heartfelt condolences to CO Daisy Ruvalcaba of the Hughes Unit on the passing of her husband, Baron Stinson, on August 13, 2025. Baron was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Born on June 11, 1966, in Korea to Sun and James Stinson, he touched countless […]
In Memory of Retired CDCR Sergeant Rubin Guerra
Born: September 29, 1971End of Watch: August 27, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Retired California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Sergeant Rubin Guerra due to complications from renal disease. Sergeant Guerra’s story touched many in our correctional family when it was first shared in April of 2024. A […]
Correctional Peace Officers Foundation at ACA Conference
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) was proud to participate in the American Correctional Association (ACA) Conference, showcasing our ongoing commitment to fallen correctional professionals and their families. Our booth in the exhibit hall served as a strong reminder of our mission, featuring a meaningful display that included a mini wall from this year’s Project […]
Honoring the Life and Service of FDC Correctional Officer James Jackson
With heavy hearts, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) joins the Florida Department of Corrections community in mourning the loss of Correctional Officer James Alexander Jackson, who passed away on August 15, 2025, at just 31 years old. Officer Jackson, a resident of Winter Haven, dedicated his career to serving at Hardee Correctional Institution, where […]
CPOF at CCPOA’s 49th Annual Convention
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) was honored to attend the California Correctional Peace Officers Association’s (CCPOA) 49th Annual Convention, an event that not only brought together correctional professionals from across the state, but also celebrated decades of shared history, resilience, and growth. A History of Shared Purpose Since its founding in 1984, CPOF has […]
When Crisis Hits, Community Steps In
How CPOF’s Catastrophic Assistance Program Helps Families Keep Going When a medical crisis strikes, the bills arrive faster than answers. The Catastrophic Assistance Program exists for these moments—bridging the gap so correctional families can focus on healing, not hardship. “In Their Own Words” “I want to first express my gratitude for the financial donation you […]
Honoring Sergeant Fredrick Coleman: A Life Remembered with Faith, Service, and Love
The services held in Arkansas for fallen Sergeant Fredrick Coleman were a powerful testament to the life he lived and the impact he made—on his family, his community, and his brothers and sisters in corrections. The sanctuary was filled to standing room only, with an estimated 450–550 attendees. Among them were more than 100 uniformed […]
Standing Watch: Why Honor Guard Teams Matter at PROJECT and Beyond
“They are the first to arrive, the last to leave, and every moment in between is devoted to dignity.” Honor guard teams embody the highest ideals of the corrections profession: duty, precision, and compassion. At PROJECT 2000, CPOF’s annual memorial gathering—and at services and ceremonies across the country, these teams become the steady hands and […]
CPOF Welcomes Patrick Gallaway as Our Newest National Director
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to announce that Patrick Gallaway of New York has been selected as the newest National Director on our Board of Directors. Patrick’s decades of dedication to the corrections profession, his leadership within the honor guard community, and his commitment to preserving the history of the profession make him […]
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