Corrections_Today_Summer_2025_Vol.87_No.2

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IN MEMORIAM

T he American Correctional Association (ACA), together with the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF), extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of fallen correctional officers. These brave men and women, whose End of Watch marked a profound loss to our community, served with unwavering dedication and courage, often under difficult and dangerous conditions. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten as we honor their memory and stand united, remembering the ultimate price they paid in the line of duty. CT

Corey Proulx Youth Counselor EOW: 6/25/2024 Wisconsin Department of Corrections, WI

Davis Martinez Parole & Probation Agent EOW: 5/31/2024 Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service, MD

William Alden Elliott Task Force Officer EOW: 4/29/2024 Apprehension Unit, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, NC

Charles Rivette Deputy Sheriff EOW: 2/21/2024 Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, TX

Rodney Osborne Lieutenant EOW: 4/9/2024 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction, OH

The list of fallen correctional staff is curated, maintained by, and is the property of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation. It is printed with the written consent of CPOF. The titles in this list depict the title of the correctional staff member at their time of death. Please send any corrections to mail@cpof.org.

A RAVE REVIEW OF CORRECTIONS TODAY : Outstanding feedback on the Spring 2025 issue of our magazine!

After reading the Spring 2025 issue of Corrections Today , E. R. Cass award winner Dennis Avery “has to say it’s one of the best editions of our magazine in a long time. The timely articles were all very well written, and the layout is terrific. Please pass along my appreciation to all the staff at ACA headquarters who do such an outstanding job of keeping our organization at the forefront of the corrections community.”

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