Category: Catastrophic Assistance
The Chelette Family – FCC Pollock, LA
Correctional Officer John Chelette of FCC Pollock in Louisiana was first referred to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s Catastrophic Assistance Program in April of 2003. At that time, Correctional Officer Chelette’s wife, Cecile, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis. The family traveled 500 miles for treatment. That year saw Cecile hospitalized as a result […]
Limon Correctional Facility – Irene Buckingham
Supervisor Irene Buckingham is the heart and soul of the Correctional Industries Garment and Flag Manufacturing plant she supervises at Limon Correctional Facility. In April of 2024, Irene had a hip replacement. Not only was she off work for 6 weeks while recovering and participating in physical therapy, she also had to travel 150 miles […]
Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility – NY
Sergeant Charles Dye of Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in New York was recently referred to CPOF by Sherri Malek. In July of 2024, Sergeant Dye had a stroke while on-duty. He was admitted to the hospital for several days. Since then he has been placed on a heart monitor as well as medication and […]
Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center – OK
Lieutenant Kristy Sexton from Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center in Oklahoma was in a car accident in July of 2024. Her car was totaled, she broke her wrist and was out of work as a result. Thank you to our volunteer representative Debbie Moore for not only telling Lieutenant Sexton about the CPOF Catastrophic Program but […]
J H Lilley Correctional Center – Oklahoma
On March 8, 2024, Lieutenant Randall Robinson of J H Lilley Correctional Center in Oklahoma passed away. He had battled kidney failure for years and never fully recovered after COVID. Volunteer Field representative Debbie Moore shared the situation with the catastrophic assistance program at CPOF to ensure his wife and family were taken care […]
Union Correctional Institution – FDOC
Correctional Officer Janay Hollings of Union Correctional Institution in Florida recently underwent a myomectomy surgery and was off work for nearly a month and a half. CPOF’s Jim Freeman was able to present her with a catastrophic assistance check on behalf of our supporting membership. Best wishes for a fast and complete recovery […]
South Dakota Department of Corrections
Kari Buckles is an accountant for Clinical Services with the South Dakota Department of Corrections. Her husband, Colby, works at the Hughes County Jail. Colby recently suffered a life-threatening heart condition and was life-flighted from Pierre, SD to Sioux Falls, SD. Kari had to drive over 200 miles to be with him. CPOF is honored […]
Custody Officer Austin Chase Cheek
On January 28, 2024, Custody Officer Austin Cheek passed away. He left behind a 7-year-old daughter. CPOF’s catastrophic assistance fund assisted his mother with burial expenses. Read more about Officer Cheek in his obituary below: September 12, 1995 – January 28, 2024 Austin Chase Cheek- Stickleyville, VA- Austin Chase Cheek, known affectionately to all […]
Crain Unit – Texas Department of Justice
Texas Field Representative Kelli Forrester presented a bereavement assistance check to Officer K. Clark (also a supporting member) of the Crain Unit after the loss of her son. L2R: Warden K. Garza, Officer Clark, Field Rep K.Forrester, and Human Resources Supervisor M.Colson. Thank you to Warden Garza and her staff for helping to “take care […]
Sergeant McFalls – Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Sergeant James McFalls from Region VI Director’s Office was assisted by the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s Catastrophic Program after a tornado caused severed damage to their house in May.
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