Category: Catastrophic Assistance
Texas Department of Criminal Justice- William R. Boyd Unit | TX
Corrections Officer V. Latoya Turner is enduring an unimaginable hardship after her 17-year-old son, Cameron, was tragically shot seven times and remains in the ICU. Officer Turner has been out of work since March, staying by Cameron’s side as he fights to recover. Human Resources Representative Tammy Ledford and Major Simon referred Officer Turner to […]
Perry Correctional Institution – South Carolina
Perry Correctional Institution is mourning the loss of Correctional Officer Reggie Abraham, who passed away on March 1, 2025. Officer Abraham dedicated 37 years of service to Perry Correctional Institution and was also a proud veteran of the United States Army. CPOF Field Representative Gary Evans and Warden Curtis Early referred the Abraham family to […]
Red Onion State Prison, VA
Red Onion State Prison Correctional Officers Whitman, Boggs, Robinson, and Mullins were involved in a violent inmate assault on January 1, 2025. The incident occurred after an inmate, who became belligerent when denied a shower, covered his cell window and launched an attack with a prison-manufactured weapon. Officers Boggs, Whitman, and Robinson were each struck […]
Morgan County, TN
Tennessee Correctional Officer Richard Williams suffered significant injuries and the complete loss of his home during a devastating tornado that swept through the state. He sustained multiple broken ribs and other minor injuries, and his wife was also hurt. Tragically, his ex-wife and daughter, who lived on the same property, lost their lives in the […]
Columbia CI – Florida
On behalf of the CPOF Board of Directors and its supporting members, we were honored to present an assistance check to Columbia CI CO Walter Bullard. While participating in the Basic Recruit Academy Walter suffered a medical emergency, he was transported to the hospital where he underwent surgery and received a defibulator. He is hopeful […]
The Hughes Unit, TX
Major Ransfer’s 4-month-old son Kai was born with a bilateral complete cleft palate with a cleft lip. CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program was able to assist the Ransfer family with medical costs. We are thankful to our supporting membership for allowing us the opportunity to be there for this correctional family during their time of need. […]
Catastrophic Assistance In Colorado
Regional Volunteer Coordinator Andrew Zack of Colorado was recently assisted by the Catastrophic Assistance Program following the loss of his wife. Below is the email he sent in to express his gratitude. Dear Jazmyn and Guy There are not enough words that can express my heartfelt appreciation for all that you and the CPOF have […]
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 […]