Category: Catastrophic Assistance
Supporting Officer Bennett Through Her Daughter’s Recovery
Catastrophic Assistance Program – September 2025 When a family crisis unfolds, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation stands ready to provide strength, compassion, and relief to those who serve behind the walls. Correctional Officer I Tameka Bennett of the Okaloosa County Jail faced a devastating and life-altering event when her daughter sustained a gunshot wound to […]
Standing Beside the Lee Family in Their Time of Loss
Catastrophic Assistance Program – August 2025 When tragedy strikes, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is there to ensure that no correctional family faces their darkest days alone. In August 2025, Inspector George Lee of the Office of the Inspector General experienced an unimaginable loss with the passing of his daughter, Brittany Miranda Lee, at just […]
Taking Care of Our Own: Supporting Cook Aleece Dobrzyn
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently had the privilege of assisting Cook Aleece Dobrzyn of USP Canaan, Pennsylvania, during her ongoing fight with cancer. Aleece was first diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in April 2022. Since then, she has endured a long and difficult journey—three major surgeries, including a double mastectomy, followed by extensive chemotherapy. […]
CPOF Provides Catastrophic Assistance to JBCC Staff Member
On behalf of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, Oklahoma Field Representative Debbie Moore recently presented a catastrophic assistance check to Ramona Guerrant, Secretary V at Jackie Brannon Correctional Center. Ramona’s husband, Eugene “EJ” Guerrant, passed away on July 22, 2025, from pneumonia and COPD complications. The check presentation took place at Jackie Brannon Correctional Center […]
CPOF Provides Catastrophic Assistance to Master Sergeant Sonya Carter
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) recently provided catastrophic assistance to Master Sergeant Sonya Carter, a supporting member from David Wade Correctional Center (Louisiana), after she was displaced from her home due to a fire on July 10, 2025. The fire caused significant damage to the vinyl siding of her front porch, as well as […]
CPOF Assists Family of DJJ Lieutenant Tawaski King
On behalf of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF), Vanessa O’Donnell had the honor of joining co-representative Rose Williams in presenting a catastrophic assistance check to Mrs. Takelia King, the widow of DJJ Lieutenant Tawaski Kentez King. The presentation took place at Eastman YDC, where they were joined by Mrs. King’s daughter, Takeria, and Mrs. […]
CPOF Provides Catastrophic Assistance to Family of Officer Lavell Sanders, Jr.
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Correctional Officer Lavell Sanders, Jr., who passed away on August 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with stage 4 gastric cancer. Officer Sanders began his state service in November 2018 with the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) at […]
Supporting Officer Antonio Anderson and His Family
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) exists for one purpose: Taking Care of Our Own. Through our Catastrophic Assistance Program, we step forward to support correctional professionals and their families in times of sudden and overwhelming hardship. Recently, we were called upon to assist Assistant Supervisor of Education (ASOE) Antonio Anderson of FCC Forrest City […]
Taking Care of Our Own: The Bailey Family
In early July 2025, the correctional family in Michigan was struck with heartbreaking news. Correctional Officer Toney Lee Bailey II, serving at Oaks Correctional Facility, passed away suddenly at just 37 years old. Toney, born in Muskegon, Michigan, was known for his vibrant personality, sense of humor, and passion for cooking. Before joining the Michigan […]
Correctional Peace Officers Foundation – Catastrophic Assistance
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation extends our heartfelt condolences to CO Daisy Ruvalcaba of the Hughes Unit on the passing of her husband, Baron Stinson, on August 13, 2025. Baron was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Born on June 11, 1966, in Korea to Sun and James Stinson, he touched countless […]
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