Five Years Later: Honoring the Life and Service of Deputy Christopher Wilson Knight
April 6, 2026, marks five years since the loss of Deputy Sheriff Christopher Wilson Knight, who was killed in the line of duty while serving at the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia. In the early morning hours of April 6, 2021, Deputy Knight was assisting with the movement of a prisoner who had made […]
45 Years Later: Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of Warden Wallace M. Pack and Officer Billy M. Moore
April 4, 2026, marks 45 years since the tragic loss of Warden Wallace M. Pack and Corrections Employee Billy M. Moore, who were killed in the line of duty at the Ellis Unit in Huntsville, Texas. On that day in 1981, both men were performing their duties within the Texas Department of Corrections when a […]
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 […]
Standing Beside the Scheidt Family
Catastrophic Assistance Story At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, our mission—“Taking Care of Our Own”—means standing beside correctional families not just in moments of loss, but throughout the battles that lead up to them. For Lt. John Scheidt and his family, that journey spanned years. A Fight Defined by Strength Kimberly Scheidt was first diagnosed […]
In Loving Memory of Charles L. Sickles
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation End of Watch: April 1, 1981 More than four decades later, we pause to remember a man whose quiet dedication and selfless courage embody the very spirit of the correctional profession, Charles L. Sickles. On March 30, 1981, at San Quentin State Prison, Foreman Sickles did what so many […]
CPOF in 2025: A Year of Impact
Because of you, we made a difference. At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, everything we do is rooted in one mission: Taking Care of Our Own. In 2025, that mission came to life in powerful ways—through support, service, and an unwavering commitment to correctional professionals and their families across the nation. This past year was […]
CPOF Supports Officer Jerison Lamb and His Family Following Devastating Diagnosis
On September 30, 2024, what began as a normal day for Correctional Officer Jerison Lamb of CSP Sacramento quickly turned into a life-altering moment. After waking from a nap, Officer Lamb realized he could no longer see. His wife, Kylie, rushed him to the hospital, where doctors discovered a grade 4 brain tumor, later confirmed […]
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