When a member of our corrections family faces one of life’s most difficult battles, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation stands ready to answer the call.
Correctional Officer Armstrong of Okaloosa County, Florida, is currently facing a cancer diagnosis and undergoing ongoing medical treatment in Fort Walton Beach, requiring frequent travel nearly 54 miles each way. While the physical and emotional toll of treatment is significant, the financial strain that often accompanies such a journey can be just as overwhelming.
At home, Officer Armstrong is a devoted wife and mother of two children, balancing the demands of family life while courageously navigating her treatment. It is in these moments—when strength is tested both on and off duty—that the support of the corrections community becomes especially meaningful.
After learning of her situation through Administrative Sergeant Nikki Hatten and Senior Field Representative John Kolodziej, the Foundation moved quickly to review her case. With medical documentation on file and a clear need for support, CPOF was honored to provide catastrophic assistance to help ease the burden on Officer Armstrong and her family.
And even in the midst of her own fight, the spirit of service continues.
On May 16, an organization Officer Armstrong is connected to, Santa Rosa Jeeps, will host a special community event benefiting the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation. SRJ: Most Wanted – Corrections & Law Enforcement Go Topless Hunt is a five-hour scavenger-style ride designed to honor the men and women who serve in corrections and law enforcement each day.
The event brings together participants for a day of camaraderie, themed checkpoints, and shared purpose—welcoming anyone who wears the badge, supports it, or simply wants to stand alongside those who do a job most will never fully understand.
It’s more than just an event—it’s a reflection of the very mission CPOF was built upon: people coming together to support one another when it matters most.
As Officer Armstrong continues her treatment, we stand with her and her family—sending strength, support, and hope for healing in the days ahead.
Because at CPOF, we don’t just say “Taking Care of Our Own.”
We live it.