Category: Catastrophic Assistance
Honoring a Life of Service: CPOF Supports the Family of Major Jamie McGuckin
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) recently provided Catastrophic Assistance to Tanya Curl-McGuckin following the unexpected passing of her husband, Major Jamie Brian McGuckin, of the Oklahoma County Detention Center. Major McGuckin passed away on July 30, 2026, at the age of 48 due to medical complications. His passing came just two days before he […]
Standing Beside One of Our Own: CPOF Supports Sergeant Kerri Eason Following the Loss of Her Husband
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) recently provided Catastrophic Assistance to Sergeant Kerri Eason of Lawtey Correctional Institution in Florida following the tragic loss of her husband, Michael Eugene Eason, who passed away on October 1, 2026, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Michael, 55, was not only a devoted husband and family man […]
A Gift of Life: CPOF Supports Montana Lieutenant Aaron Holzer
When Lieutenant Aaron Holzer learned that his two-year-old nephew, Levi, needed a kidney transplant, he stepped forward to give an extraordinary gift: one of his own kidneys. Now, his correctional family is stepping forward to support him. Lt. Holzer, a Supporting Member of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) with the Montana Department of Corrections, […]
Supporting Associate Warden of Programs Mary White After a Devastating Fire
On September 8, 2026, an electrical fire left Associate Warden of Programs Mary White of Dan River Prison Work Farm in North Carolina facing a devastating loss. Mary, who has two 14-year-old children, lost everything in the fire. In the aftermath, Mary reached out to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation to request financial assistance. With […]
Taking Care of Our Own: Supporting Sgt. Stanley Klutts and His Family
A serious vehicle accident on September 12, 2026, left Sgt. Stanley Klutts of the John H. Lilley Correctional Center in Oklahoma and his wife, Janetta, with significant injuries. In the aftermath, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation provided catastrophic assistance to help support their family. The couple was traveling on Interstate 40 while hauling a trailer […]
CPOF Provides Catastrophic Assistance to CMF Correctional Family
For nearly 21 years, Associate Warden Marlaina Dernocourt has been part of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation family. She has watched CPOF step in to support correctional employees and their families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. She never imagined that one day, her own family would need that same support. […]
CPOF Provides Catastrophic Assistance to Allison Inman
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided catastrophic assistance to Secretary V Allison Inman of Bill Johnson Correctional Center in Oklahoma as she continues treatment for breast cancer. Allison has endured chemotherapy and a double mastectomy, and her treatment journey is not yet over. She continues to travel to Oklahoma City for ongoing care, including […]
CPOF Provides Catastrophic Assistance to Correctional Officer Todd Robinson
Correctional Officer Todd Robinson serves at Hamilton Correctional Institution in Florida. Since January 11, 2026, Officer Robinson has been unable to work while facing a Stage IV cancer diagnosis. As his absence continued, Officer Robinson exhausted his available paid leave and entered leave-without-pay status on April 19. The loss of income created an additional financial […]
CPOF Supports the Ferrell Family During Their Daughter’s Spinal Surgery
Correctional Officer Grayson Ferrell serves at Wakulla Correctional Institution in Florida. On July 28, his 11-year-old daughter underwent spinal fusion surgery at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. The hospital is approximately 169 miles from the family’s home, making each trip nearly 340 miles round trip. Along with the emotional stress of seeing a child […]
CPOF Supports Jennifer Herdon and Her Family
Administrative Assistant Jennifer Herdon serves at Madison Correctional Institution in Florida. When her husband, Roland, was diagnosed with cancer, their family found themselves facing not only the emotional weight of his diagnosis but also the growing financial burden of out-of-pocket medical expenses. As medical bills accumulated, Warden David Allen and CPOF Representative Jim Freeman referred […]
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