Correctional Officer Uduak Asukwo Faces Long Recovery Following Multiple Surgeries
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is asking for your support for Correctional Officer Uduak Asukwo of Neuse Correctional Institution in North Carolina as she continues to recover from a serious medical condition that has left her unable to return to work. Officer Asukwo was diagnosed with a pelvic tumor and has undergone two surgeries as […]
Honor Behind the Guard – William Stranahan
Hello, my name is William Stranahan. I began my Correction Career on June 28, 1982, working in Attica State Prison. Initially, I was assigned to the Special Housing Unit and remained there for ten years. I then became a Training Relief Officer and finally a facility-in-service Training Officer. In 1984, I applied and was appointed […]
Join Us Online for PROJECT 2000 XXXVII Livestream Events
Each year, PROJECT 2000 brings together correctional professionals, survivors, families, volunteers, and supporters from across the nation for a weekend of remembrance, recognition, healing, and fellowship. While many will gather in person for PROJECT 2000 XXXVII in Salt Lake City, Utah, from June 11–14, 2026, we recognize that not everyone is able to attend. To […]
Spring 2026 CPO Family Magazine Now Available Online
The Spring 2026 edition of CPO Family magazine is now available to read online. This issue highlights the many ways the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation continues to support correctional professionals and their families across the nation. Inside, readers will find stories of catastrophic assistance, memorial events, membership outreach, scholarship opportunities, volunteer efforts, and the impact […]
CPOF Assists Colorado Correctional Officer Facing Ongoing Medical Challenges
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided catastrophic assistance to Correctional Officer Justin Ward of Cañon Minimum Centers in Colorado as he continues to face significant medical challenges and an uncertain recovery. Officer Ward’s medical journey began on January 14, 2025, when he underwent major abdominal surgery. Due to complications following the procedure, he remained […]
CPOF Assists Colorado Sergeant Following Serious Vehicle Collision
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided catastrophic assistance to Sergeant Tommie Keeler of Fremont Correctional Facility in Colorado following a devastating vehicle collision that left her with extensive injuries and a long road to recovery. On May 5, 2026, Sgt. Keeler was involved in a head-on collision that resulted in life-threatening injuries. Due to […]
CPOF Assists Colorado Corrections Family During Infant Medical Crisis
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided catastrophic assistance to the family of Kylie Zavala as they navigate an unimaginable medical crisis involving their newborn son, Gabriel. Kylie has deep roots within the Colorado corrections community. Her grandmother, Jodi Brown, serves as a Lieutenant at Cañon Minimum Center, her aunt, Courtney Stice, serves as a […]
CPOF Assists Missouri Corrections Officer Following Devastating House Fire
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided catastrophic assistance to Corrections Officer Cheyenne Vire of Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri following a devastating house fire that occurred on April 21, 2026. The fire resulted in the loss of Officer Vire’s home and all of her personal belongings, creating an unexpected hardship and leaving her family […]
CPOF Participates in Mental Health Awareness Fun Run at DSH-Coalinga
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation was honored to participate in the recent Mental Health Awareness Fun Run hosted at the Department of State Hospitals-Coalinga (DSH-Coalinga) in California. Representing CPOF at the event were Volunteer California Field Representative Carey Mendiboure, volunteer John Mendiboure, Board Chair Chevi Amrein, and Membership and Marketing Manager Denise Miller. The event […]
25 Years Later – Honoring the Memory of Corrections Officer Gregory Guy Collins
End of Watch – June 4, 2001 Today, we remember Corrections Officer Gregory Guy Collins of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services – Division of Correction on the anniversary of his End of Watch. More than two decades later, his service, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting others continue to be honored and […]
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