Category: Catastrophic Assistance
Oklahoma Probation and Parole
Oklahoma Probation and Parole Officer II Anna Walters unexpectedly lost her husband to a motorcycle accident on May 2, 2024. Jonathan Walters, 41, was traveling east on Interstate 40 near mile marker 295 around 8:30 p.m. on a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he lost control on a curve, left the roadway, and struck a […]
Tristen Flores – Colorado Department of Corrections
Tristen Flores of the Colorado Department of Corrections was diagnosed with stage 3 Melanoma and is currently undergoing treatment. While receiving treatment, his wife, Jonna, prematurely gave birth to twins. Both babies were sent to the NICU after their birth. While not simultaneously, both babies were discharged home and are with their loving parents and […]
Colorado Department of Corrections – Kathryn Kile
Earlier this year, Colorado Field Representative Guy Edmonds met Kathryn Kile, a single mom of three. While Guy loves meeting new people, as a field representative, it isn’t always under the happiest of circumstances. From Guy: Katie has been employed with the Colorado Department of Corrections for just over a year. When she started, […]
Sergeant Kevin Farmer – Texas Department of Criminal Justice
The home of Sergeant Farmer’s family was flooded on May 1, 2024. They lost household and personal items in the flooding. CPOF’s Catastrophic Program was able to act quickly to help his family during their time of need. Texas Field Representative Cathy Stokes was available to present an assistance check to Sergeant Farmer of the […]
Maintenance Supervisor David Dove – TDCJ
On May 4, 2024, Maintenance Supervisor David Dove of the Wainwright Unit in Texas passed away from natural causes. CPOF was there to assist his wife with burial expenses. She sent this lovely letter to the CPOF office shortly after. His obituary reads: “On May 4, 2024, David Lee Dove went home to be […]
Correctional Officer V Brandy Ortega
In May of 2024, Correctional Officer V Brandy Ortega’s house was hit by a tornado. Her Texas home was severely damaged. CPOF was there to help Officer Ortega of the Lane Murray Unit with Texas Department of Criminal Justice in her time of need thanks to the supporting membership and the catastrophic assistance program. Photographed […]
Correctional Officer Shawn McGuire – Florida
On June 10, 2024, CPOF’s Field Representative John Kolodziej was able to represent CPOF when presenting a catastrophic assistance check to the family of Sergeant Shawn McGuire, a Correctional Officer with the Florida Department of Corrections. Following his presentation, John shared this with the CPOF office: “Officer Shawn McGuire from Okaloosa CI in Crestview, […]
Retired Officer Curtis Nelson
Photographed – Retired Officer Nelson and grandson Kayden (15) Retired Correctional Officer Curtis Nelson’s wife had been fighting inflammatory breast cancer. She was ending her session and getting ready for bed when she collapsed and passed away in Curtis’ arms. Leslie is survived by her parents, Laura Weltin and Louie (Darla) Hobbs; her […]
Juvenile Probation Officer Arkansas County
Juvenile Probation Officer Jalicia Wyatt of Arkansas County needed catastrophic assistance from the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation. With an 11-year-old and a 4-year-old at home, Officer Wyatt had hip surgery and was off of work for a month while recovering. CPOF Field representative Annie Norman was there to present Officer Wyatt with an assistance […]
Centennial Correctional Facility located in Cañon City, Co
Elaine Stricklett is a long-time supporting member of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation. 13 years ago, she was assaulted by an offender. Over time, the damage in her hand continued to get worse and recently resulted in surgery to repair the damage. CPOF’s Catastrophic Assistance Program was available to help Elaine with her out-of-pocket medical […]
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