Category: Line of Duty Death
Remembering Sergeant Scott A. Grimes: 30 Years Later
November 29, 2025 marks 30 years since the tragic line-of-duty death of Arkansas Correctional Sergeant Scott A. Grimes—an officer whose courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting others continues to resonate deeply within the Arkansas Department of Correction and the entire corrections profession. Sergeant Scott Grimes, age 41, lost his life on November 29, 1995, […]
Remembering the Fallen of Menard: Sixty Years Since the 1965 Riot
November 23 marks 60 years since one of the darkest days in the history of Illinois corrections. On November 23, 1965, Lieutenant Lewis M. Paul, Lieutenant Arthur L. Kisro, and Correctional Officer George L. Wilson of the Menard Correctional Center were killed in the line of duty during a violent prison riot that erupted just […]
Remembering Correctional Officer Rodney Foster — 30 Years Later
On November 17, 1995, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department lost Correctional Officer Rodney Foster, a dedicated professional whose life was tragically cut short while performing a routine duty in service to his facility and community. As we mark the 30th anniversary of his End of Watch, we pause to honor his commitment, his sacrifice, and […]
Honoring Lieutenant William S. Warfield — 55 Years Later
This week marks 55 years since the loss of Lieutenant William S. Warfield of the Washington State Penitentiary, a dedicated corrections professional who gave his life in the line of duty on November 17, 1970. More than five decades later, we continue to honor his service, remember his sacrifice, and recognize the legacy he left […]
Honoring Senior Corrections Officer John H. Paskewicz Sr. — A Legacy of Service and Sacrifice
On November 16, 2010, Senior Corrections Officer John H. Paskewicz Sr. of the Maine Correctional Center gave his life in service to others. Today, as we mark the anniversary of his End of Watch, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation pauses to honor his extraordinary career, his devotion to duty, and the legacy he left behind […]
Remembering Correctional Officer Gary Chapin — 15 Years Later
On this 15th anniversary of his End of Watch, we pause to honor Correctional Officer Gary Chapin of the Crawford County Correctional Facility in Pennsylvania, whose life of service and sacrifice continues to resonate deeply within the corrections community. Officer Chapin passed away on November 15, 2010, succumbing to injuries sustained one month earlier after […]
Honoring Deputy Sheriff Edward Martinez — 45 Years Later
On November 15, 1980, the Denver Sheriff’s Department and the broader corrections community lost Deputy Sheriff Edward Martinez, a dedicated public servant whose life and career were marked by courage, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to protecting his community. This year marks the 45th anniversary of Deputy Martinez’s line-of-duty death — a solemn milestone that […]
With Gratitude: Honoring the Work of Albert “Frog” Zavala
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and deepest appreciation to Albert “Frog” Zavala, photographer for the California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA), for the powerful and moving images he captured during the services honoring CDCR Parole Agent Joshua Byrd. Through his lens, Frog did more than document a […]
Honoring Parole Agent Joshua Byrd: A Legacy of Service, Courage, and Family
On July 17, 2025, Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) was tragically killed in the line of duty while working at the Oakland Parole Office. The loss sent shockwaves through CDCR and the entire law enforcement community. His life, service, and ultimate […]
Honoring Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, End of Watch July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025, will forever mark the day our friend and fellow public servant, CDCR Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. A 40‑year‑old veteran with deep Sacramento roots, Josh was more than a dedicated parole agent, he was a beloved teammate, mentor, and family man whose warmth and quiet leadership touched […]
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