Category: Catastrophic Assistance

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 […]

CPOF Assists Missouri Corrections Officer Following Devastating House Fire

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided catastrophic assistance to Corrections Officer Cheyenne Vire of Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri following a devastating house fire that occurred on April 21, 2026. The fire resulted in the loss of Officer Vire’s home and all of her personal belongings, creating an unexpected hardship and leaving her family […]

CPOF Provides Assistance to the Family of Officer Kimberly King

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided a gift of assistance to Eddie King and his family following the tragic and heartbreaking loss of Officer Kimberly King. On April 25, 2026, Officer Kimberly King was struck by a truck while walking along a highway with her grandchild. In an act of incredible courage and selflessness, […]

Standing with the Johnson Family

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation recently provided bereavement assistance to Timothy Johnson following the tragic loss of his wife, Veronica Johnson, who passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm on April 12, 2026. After receiving a referral from Assistant Warden Shelley Bearden and Jim Freeman, the Foundation worked directly with the funeral home and Timothy […]