It is with profound sadness that the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation shares the passing of retired Sergeant Jerison Lamb, who lost his courageous battle with glioblastoma on June 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Jerison’s journey touched the hearts of correctional professionals across California and beyond. While many knew him as a respected correctional leader, devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated baseball coach, those closest to him knew him as a man whose faith, strength, and compassion never wavered, even in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Jerison began his career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in 2015, graduating from the Basic Correctional Officer Academy before reporting to California State Prison-Solano. In 2021, he promoted to Sergeant at California State Prison-Sacramento, where he served until his retirement on May 31, 2026.

Throughout his career, Jerison earned the respect of coworkers, supervisors, and staff alike. He was known as a trusted partner, a strong leader, and someone who genuinely cared about the people around him.

In September 2024, Jerison’s life changed dramatically when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. What began as a normal day quickly became a battle for his life after he suddenly lost his vision and doctors discovered a tumor the size of a golf ball.

At the time, Jerison and his wife Kylie were preparing to welcome a new baby into their family. Together they faced the uncertainty of his diagnosis while raising their four young sons—Gunner, Jace, Ryder, and their newborn baby boy.

As word spread throughout the corrections community, fellow officers, friends, and supporters rallied around the Lamb family. Through membership drives, fundraisers, prayers, and support from the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, countless people came together to help ease the burden and remind the family they were not fighting alone.

But Jerison’s story was never defined by cancer.

He was a husband who deeply loved his wife. A father who lived for his boys. A coach who poured his heart into mentoring young athletes. A man of faith who inspired others through both his words and actions.

In sharing the news of his passing, Kylie described the husband she loved and the father their children adored:

“He wasn’t just a great dad. He lived for his boys. He taught them, coached them, cooked with them, helped with school projects, answered their endless questions, and somehow made even the smallest moments feel important. He was present. He was patient. He was kind. He was the dad who showed up.”

She also shared one of the promises Jerison repeated throughout his illness:

“Never forget, no matter what, I will always love you. Even if I lose my marbles, you are my soulmate, and I will always love you.”

Those who knew Jerison understood that those words reflected exactly who he was.

Outside of corrections, Jerison made a lasting impact as a baseball coach with Tri City Little League. Players, families, and fellow coaches remember him as a mentor, role model, and friend whose love for the game was matched only by his love for his family.

While his passing leaves an immeasurable void, his legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the players he coached, the officers he served alongside, and most importantly, the family he loved so fiercely.

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation extends its deepest condolences to all of Jerison’s family, friends, and coworkers.

Thank you, Jerison, for your service, your courage, your faith, and the example you set for all of us.

You will not be forgotten.

“Taking Care of Our Own.”