Category: Catastrophic Assistance
Standing Beside the Martinez Family
When the call came in on March 11, 2026, it was clear that Sergeant Rique Martinez and his family were facing a battle no parent should ever have to endure. Sergeant Martinez, who serves at the Howard McLeod Correctional Center in Oklahoma, is a devoted father to eight children, all under the age of 14. […]
Standing Strong Through the Fight: CPOF Supports Officer Armstrong and Her Family
When a member of our corrections family faces one of life’s most difficult battles, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation stands ready to answer the call. Correctional Officer Armstrong of Okaloosa County, Florida, is currently facing a cancer diagnosis and undergoing ongoing medical treatment in Fort Walton Beach, requiring frequent travel nearly 54 miles each way. […]
Standing with Sergeant LaGrandeur and His Family After Devastating House Fire
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) is proud to stand beside Sergeant Leslie LaGrandeur of the South Florida Reception Center and his family following a devastating house fire that claimed their home and all of their belongings. On December 19, 2025, Sergeant LaGrandeur, his wife, and their two children experienced an unimaginable loss when a […]
Standing with Sergeant Nathanial Hale and His Family
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to provide support to Sergeant Nathanial Hale of Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in Colorado during a challenging and uncertain time as he navigates serious health complications connected to his prior military service. Sergeant Hale is a veteran who sustained injuries while serving in the United States Army—injuries that […]
Standing with Officer Curtis and His Family
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to provide support to Correctional Officer Curtis and his family following the heartbreaking loss of his wife, Donna Kay Curtis, who passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 63. Donna passed peacefully at her home in Bonham, Texas, surrounded by the love of her devoted […]
Standing Beside Correctional Officer Adam Ismail
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) is honored to stand beside Correctional Officer Adam Ismail of Charlotte Correctional Institution in Florida during a difficult and uncertain time for him and his family. On February 9, 2026, Officer Ismail suffered a heart attack that has significantly impacted his ability to work and provide for his family. […]
Standing Beside the Hobia-Pavliska Family
When Correctional Counselor Maria Hobia-Pavliska of the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City reached out to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, her family was facing one of life’s most difficult challenges. In September 2025, Maria’s wife, Brandi, was diagnosed with breast cancer. As the diagnosis set in and treatment plans began, the uncertainty and emotional […]
Standing Beside Administrative Assistant Jenny Watashe
Catastrophic Assistance Story In an instant, everything can be taken. For Administrative Assistant Jenny Watashe of Dick Conner Correctional Center in Oklahoma, that moment came in February 2026—when a devastating fire destroyed her home and all of her belongings. A Sudden Loss The fire left Jenny with nothing but the clothes on her back. In […]
Standing Beside Sgt. Robert Taylor
Catastrophic Assistance Story In corrections, danger is never far away. On February 1, 2026, Sgt. Robert Taylor of Dick Conner Correctional Center in Oklahoma experienced that reality firsthand. A Violent Incident While performing his duties, Sgt. Taylor was attacked by an inmate armed with a prison-made weapon. He sustained multiple stab wounds to his upper […]
Standing Beside Ombudsman Jeanetta Spikes
Catastrophic Assistance Story In a matter of moments, everything can change. For Ombudsman Jeanetta Spikes, that moment came on February 23, 2026—when a devastating fire destroyed her home and everything inside. What remained was not just loss, but the overwhelming reality of starting over. A Sudden and Total Loss The fire left Jeanetta without her […]
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