Category: Catastrophic Assistance

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.

Administrative Manager Julie Rose – OKlahoma

Julie’s husband, Dennis, a retired ODOC employee from 1993-2022, passed away on April 22, 2024.   CPOF was able to assist Julie during her time of need.

Industrial Specialist IV John Gardner – Texas

In April of 2024, the Gardner family was displaced from their home due to extensive flooding. They lost the majority of their personal belongings.     CPOF was able to be there to help them as they recovered. John and Donna sent the following letter in after.  

Frank Salas – San Quentin Rehabilitation Center

Frank Salas, a correctional officer at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, passed away May 12, 2024. Frank Salas On May 13, Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center Correctional Officer Frank Salas: “As we remember Correctional Officer Frank Salas for his passionate and professional demeanor, Jennifer and I […]

Western Kentucky Corrections Complex

(Photographed above: Warden Bobbi Jo Butts is on the left presenting the check to Unit Administrator II Beth Sparks) Unit Administrator II Elizabeth Sparks of Western Kentucky Corrections Complex suffered severe damage to her home following a tornado. Her house was deemed inhabitable and she was displaced.   CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program was there to […]

The East Arkansas Regional Unit

Corporal Marvin Doyle of The East Arkansas Regional Unit, an Arkansas Department of Correction facility,  has been diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent surgery. Following surgery, he continues to undergo treatments. Faced with major out of pocket medical expenses and medical-related travel, Corporal Doyle was referred to CPOF for assistance. CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program was available […]