Jailer Jason Lowery
Texas Field Representative Cathy Stokes proudly presented a catastrophic assistance check to Jailer John David Lowery of the Houston County Jail. On Wednesday, April 17, 2025, Jason “Biggan” Lowery passed away at home at only 41 years old. Jason was also a Jailer at the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for several years (as was his […]
NC DPS Fallen Officers
Four law enforcement officers were fatally shot and four others were wounded while serving an arrest warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. A suspected attacker was found dead in the front yard of a barricaded home after a standoff that lasted three hours, police said. Two other persons of interest were taken into questioning, authorities added. […]
Correctional Officer Thomas Rowe – EOW: April 10, 2020
On April 10th Correctional Officer Thomas Rowe, while on duty at Northern Nevada Correctional Center, was at the gun range participating in a Bi-Annual qualification. Officer Rowe had stepped up, taken his qualifying shot, and suddenly clutched his chest and collapsed. Officer Rowe was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. After serving […]
Sergeant Christopher Cobb
Sergeant Christopher Cobb from the Arkansas Wrightsville unit had a house fire in February of this year. Fortunately, he, his wife, Kerri, and their daughter were not home during the time of the fire and everyone was safe. The house fire did result in a total loss. The Catastrophic Assistance Program was there […]
Rhode Island Department of Corrections – Maximum
Correctional Officer William Berry had a left total knee replacement and will have one on his right when his knee heals. Officer Berry was in need of assistance with his out-of-pocket expenses for surgery and physical therapy. Rhode Island Field Representative Joe Menezes was there to provide an assistance check from the catastrophic assistance program.
Women’s Eastern Reception Diagnostic & Correctional Center – MO
Recreation Officer I Nongrak “Kim” Rigg was diagnosed with cancer. CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program was available to help Officer Rigg with out of pocket medical expenses. We wish you the best in your recovery. Photographed: Left to Right: Recreation Officer III Melissa Baskett, CPOF Recipient Recreation Officer I Nongrak “Kim” Rigg and Deputy […]
National Correctional Officers Week
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5187 (see below), declaring the week beginning May 6, 1984, as “National Correctional Officers Week.” This proclamation, “in recognition of the contributions of correctional officers to our nation,” noted that the position of correctional officer “is essential to the day-to-day operations of these institutions [prisons and jails]; without […]
Correctional Officer V Gerald Hightower II – The Estelle Unit – Texas
On March 26, 2024, Correctional Officer V Gerald Hightower II died due to complications from diabetes. He was a long-time employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The Catastrophic Assistance Program was there to assist his family with funeral arrangements following his death. To his family, friends, and The Estelle Unit, we offer our […]
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