Category: Catastrophic Assistance

Standing Beside Officer Mickey Atkins

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to provide catastrophic assistance to Senior Correctional Officer Mickey Atkins of the Wallace Unit in Texas as he courageously battles adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. Officer Atkins is currently undergoing chemotherapy while facing the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that accompany cancer treatment. As medical expenses continue to grow, […]

Remembering Retired Sergeant Jerison Lamb

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 […]

CPOF Assists the Family of Correctional Officer Michael Maness

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided assistance to the family of Correctional Officer Michael Maness of Sierra Conservation Center following his passing on May 6, 2026. With faith in God’s promises and gratitude for a life well lived, Michael Eugene Kealoha Maness entered into the presence of the Lord at the age of 64 […]

CPOF Assists Lieutenant Tony Hull Following the Loss of His Daughter

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided assistance to Lieutenant Tony Hull of Union Correctional Institution in Florida following the heartbreaking loss of his daughter, Taylor Blake Hull. Taylor passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 26. Born on June 1, 1999, in Birmingham, Alabama, Taylor’s life was a testament to perseverance, […]

Philadelphia Department of Prisons and CPOF Honor the Memory of Sergeant Devon Williams

The Philadelphia Department of Prisons recently joined members of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) to honor the memory of former Sergeant Devon Williams and support his family following his tragic death on April 17, 2026. Sergeant Williams, a 12-year veteran of the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, was on his way to work when he […]

CPOF Assists Florida State Prison Sergeant Brenda Halle Following the Loss of Her Husband

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided assistance to Florida State Prison Sergeant Brenda Halle following the passing of her husband, retired Florida Department of Corrections Major Colin Eugene Halle, on May 1, 2026. Representatives from the Foundation had the opportunity to present assistance to Sgt. Halle during this difficult time, standing alongside her and […]

Correctional Officer Uduak Asukwo Faces Long Recovery Following Multiple Surgeries

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is asking for your support for Correctional Officer Uduak Asukwo of Neuse Correctional Institution in North Carolina as she continues to recover from a serious medical condition that has left her unable to return to work. Officer Asukwo was diagnosed with a pelvic tumor and has undergone two surgeries as […]

CPOF Assists Colorado Correctional Officer Facing Ongoing Medical Challenges

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided catastrophic assistance to Correctional Officer Justin Ward of Cañon Minimum Centers in Colorado as he continues to face significant medical challenges and an uncertain recovery. Officer Ward’s medical journey began on January 14, 2025, when he underwent major abdominal surgery. Due to complications following the procedure, he remained […]

CPOF Assists Colorado Sergeant Following Serious Vehicle Collision

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided catastrophic assistance to Sergeant Tommie Keeler of Fremont Correctional Facility in Colorado following a devastating vehicle collision that left her with extensive injuries and a long road to recovery. On May 5, 2026, Sgt. Keeler was involved in a head-on collision that resulted in life-threatening injuries. Due to […]

CPOF Assists Colorado Corrections Family During Infant Medical Crisis

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided catastrophic assistance to the family of Kylie Zavala as they navigate an unimaginable medical crisis involving their newborn son, Gabriel. Kylie has deep roots within the Colorado corrections community. Her grandmother, Jodi Brown, serves as a Lieutenant at Cañon Minimum Center, her aunt, Courtney Stice, serves as a […]