Category: Catastrophic Assistance
CPOF Supports Officer Jerison Lamb and His Family Following Devastating Diagnosis
On September 30, 2024, what began as a normal day for Correctional Officer Jerison Lamb of CSP Sacramento quickly turned into a life-altering moment. After waking from a nap, Officer Lamb realized he could no longer see. His wife, Kylie, rushed him to the hospital, where doctors discovered a grade 4 brain tumor, later confirmed […]
CPOF Provides Assistance to Family of Florida Correctional Officer Following Tragic Loss
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) recently provided catastrophic assistance to the family of Correctional Officer Michelle Kinsey of the Lancaster Correctional Institution in Florida. Officer Kinsey tragically lost her life on December 18, 2025, in a single-vehicle accident. Her passing was a devastating loss for her family, friends, and the colleagues who served alongside […]
CPOF Provides Assistance to Georgia DJJ Officer Following Tragic House Fire
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) recently provided assistance to a member of the corrections family following an unimaginable tragedy. Officer ReNyea Russell, who serves with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, lost her two young children in a devastating house fire that occurred early on the morning of February 14 in Sandersville, Georgia. According […]
When the unexpected happens, we stand ready.
Correctional Officer III Brenita Tillman of Anson Correctional Institution in North Carolina recently faced a life-threatening medical crisis. After experiencing altered mental status and respiratory failure, Brenita was diagnosed with cerebral edema and a mass requiring neurosurgery and oncology care. She was later discharged to rehabilitation on October 25, 2025, where her recovery journey continues. […]
Standing Beside Our Own: Supporting Officer Carolyn Khalfani Through Our Catastrophic Assistance Program
When tragedy strikes, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation stands ready to do what we have always done — respond with compassion, urgency, and unwavering support. In February 2026, Correctional Officer Carolyn Khalfani of Lancaster Correctional Institution in Florida experienced the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Mr. Akil Abdu Khalfani, who passed away at home on […]
Honoring Correctional Officer Randy Glenn Arnold
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation joins the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Rufus H. Duncan Unit in mourning the loss of Correctional Officer Randy Glenn Arnold, who passed away on December 20, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was 52 years old. Randy was born on February 10, 1973, in […]
Standing Beside Retired Officer Debra Shubin After Unimaginable Loss
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, we often say that once you are part of this profession, you are family for life. Recently, CPOF had the privilege of standing beside Retired Correctional Officer Debra Shubin, who served at California Men’s Colony, during one of the most difficult seasons of her life. Debra previously experienced profound […]
Standing Beside Correctional Officer Daniel Castro and His Family
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, our mission is simple and unwavering: Taking Care of Our Own. In December 2025, Correctional Officer Daniel Castro of Sierra Conservation Center received life-altering news. Daniel was diagnosed with a brain tumor and underwent surgery on December 15, 2025. He remained hospitalized for one week, from December 15 through […]
Standing Beside Sergeant Jason Page Through Loss and Healing
In the difficult days following the loss of a loved one, no one should have to face grief alone. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) exists to stand beside correctional professionals and their families during their most challenging moments—offering compassion, stability, and support when it matters most. In December 2025, Sergeant Jason Page of the […]
Standing With Our Corrections Families Through Every Challenge
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Catastrophic Assistance Program exists for moments when life places extraordinary demands on correctional professionals and their families—moments when compassion, understanding, and timely support can make all the difference. Correctional Officer Cassity Dailey, who serves with Baldwin County Corrections in Alabama, recently experienced one of those moments. In January 2026, Cassity’s […]
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