Category: Catastrophic Assistance
Caring for Our Own: Support for Lt. Chad Backemeyer and His Family
Lieutenant Chad Backemeyer serves with dedication at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Reception and Treatment Center. In October 2025, Chad and his family experienced a tragedy that no family is ever prepared to endure. On the night of October 22, 2025, Chad’s wife, Rachel, was involved in a sudden and tragic medical emergency. She […]
When a Medical Emergency Impacts a Correctional Family: The Ford Family Story
Correctional Officer II Chason Ford serves with dedication at Columbus Correctional Institution under the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. Like so many correctional professionals, his commitment to serving others did not pause when his family was suddenly faced with an unexpected medical crisis. On July 21, 2025, Chason’s wife suffered a stroke and was […]
Standing with Estelle Unit Correctional Officer Stefanie Byerly and Her Family
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to stand with Estelle Unit Correctional Officer Stefanie Byerly and her family during a difficult and uncertain time. Recently, Officer Byerly’s husband was diagnosed with a serious illness, creating unexpected emotional and financial challenges for their family. As medical needs increased, so did out-of-pocket expenses associated with his […]
When Every Second Matters: Supporting Parole Agent Chad Rosenlieb
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation exists for moments like this—when a member of our corrections family faces an unexpected crisis and needs to know they are not alone. On December 4, 2025, California Parole Agent Chad Rosenlieb of San Luis Obispo suffered a severe heart attack in his home. In a moment that speaks volumes […]
Standing With Correctional Officer Benjamin Dahl and His Family
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) exists to ensure that correctional professionals and their families are never left to face life’s most difficult moments alone. Through our Catastrophic Assistance Program, we step in when the unthinkable happens—providing timely, compassionate support so families can focus on what matters most. Today, we are honored to stand with […]
Standing With Lydia Salinas and Her Family
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to stand with Lydia Salinas and her family following the sudden and heartbreaking loss of her husband, Luis Bautista, who passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2025, due to a heart attack. Luis was 59 years old and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and provider. Born on April […]
Standing With Correctional Officer III Cody Freeze & His Family
This holiday season, we are standing beside CO III Cody Freeze and his family after they experienced a devastating loss. On November 16, a fire destroyed the trailer Cody, his wife Jessica, and their 2-year-old son called home. While they were thankfully not home at the time, the fire claimed their family cat and left […]
Standing With Sgt. Tabitha Lane-Davis
Catastrophic Assistance in Action at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation exists for one simple but powerful reason — to take care of our own when they need it most. Through our Catastrophic Assistance Program, we are able to stand beside correctional professionals facing unexpected hardship, offering both financial support and something […]
Standing With Teacher David Green and His Family
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) is honored to provide catastrophic assistance to David Green, an Academic Teacher at Columbia Correctional Institution (CI) in Florida, as his family faces a serious medical challenge. David was referred for assistance by Heather Rainey, Education Supervisor at Columbia CI, following his wife’s recent diagnosis of breast cancer. As […]
Standing With Officer Stephanie Rhodes and Her Son Evan
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) is honored to provide catastrophic assistance to Officer Stephanie Rhodes of FCI Pekin, Illinois, as she and her family navigate a challenging medical crisis. Stephanie has faced ongoing medical challenges in the past, but her family’s most recent and urgent hardship came when her 15-year-old son, Evan, required a […]
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