Category: Catastrophic Assistance
Century Correctional Institute – Florida
On February 18, 2025, Correctional Officer Timothy Johnson was on duty at Century Correctional Institute in Florida when he suffered a fatal heart attack. His wife, who was ill at the time, was in the hospital and has remained there. She was too ill to attend his services. CPOF was there to assist his family […]
Officer Witcher – Pelican Bay
Correctional Officer Cheyanne Witcher of Pelican Bay suffered an ACL tear and strained her MCL when taking an inmate to the ground. She has to travel 100 miles each way for treatment. CPOF’s Catastrophic Assistance Program was able to assist her and her family with costs associated with her treatment. Thank you to Casey Reilley […]
FCC Tuscon
With three children at home, Correctional Officer Boyd Simpson IV of FCC Tuscon, had back surgery in February of 2025. He had been in pain following a car accident in 2024. As the primary source of income for his family, his time healing created a financial hardship. CPOF was able to offer help through the […]
Okaloosa Correctional Institution – FL
Associate Warden David Jacobs and CPOF’s Florida Field Representative John Kolodziej knew Correctional Officer Travis Barrow was in need of help and made sure CPOF was there to answer the call. Early in 2025, Officer Barrow was diagnosed with neuro plasma of the brain and out on leave without pay. The Okaloosa Correctional Institution officer […]
Idaho State Correctional Institution
Correctional Officer Ronald Chesterman’s 15-year-old son, Noah, lived in California with his mother. He was visiting his girlfriend when a fire broke out. He and the 14-year-old girl were trapped and killed in the fire. The Catastrophic Assistance Program was there to help Officer Chesterman get to his son’s services and assist with burial costs. […]
Florida State Prison
Correctional Officer April McGregor was recently assisted by the Catastrophic Assistance Program after her husband died. Officer McGregor’s husband Rudolph passed away on November 24, 2024. CPOF was there to assist with funeral expenses. Thank you so much to the Warden of Florida State Prison David Allen and CPOF Florida Volunteer Field Representative Jim Freeman […]
Wallace Pack – TX
Correctional Officer Gladys Laster has been traveling to Houston to undergo testing for gastrointestinal malignancy. Houston is 81 miles each way for Officer Laster. Thank you so much to Warden Moises Villalobos for referring Officer Laster to CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program.
La Vista Correctional Facility – Colorado
Correctional Officer Natalie Martinez was recently presented a catastrophic assistance packet by Colorado Field Representative Guy Edmonds. Officer Martinez’s husband Steve had to medically retire in October of 2023 from Colorado Department of Corrections. Since that time he has had to continue treatment for his condition. CPOF was there to assist Natalie and Steve with […]
Oklahoma State Reformatory, OK
On December 23, 2024, Lieutenant Julian Hernandez’s daughter, son-in-law, and 2-year-old granddaughter were involved in a terrible car accident. Lieutenant Hernandez’s daughter, son-in-law, and the driver of the other vehicle were all killed in the accident. The little girl was hospitalized 3 hours away from the home of Lieutenant Hernandez, who will be taking custody […]
Mabel Bassett Correctional Center – OK
Correctional Security Officer Conrad Snodgrass suffered a house fire on November 10, 2024. The fire started in the living room damaging multiple items in addition to the living space. The Snodgrass family is displaced until the repairs are made. On behalf of supporting membership, the catastrophic assistance program was able to provide Officer Snodgrass with […]
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