Oregon State Penitentiary – Oregon
In 2009, Corporal Kevin Coons was referred to CPOF following a colectomy. He continued to receive hospital treatment for various intestinal issues before being diagnosed with rectal cancer in November of 2019. CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program assisted him and his family through his battle. On October 6, 2024, Corporal Coons died from cancer. With thanks […]
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Administrative Assistant Kim Wells suffered major damages to her home in Oklahoma during the recent tornadoes. CPOF was able to be there for this Oklahoma Department of Corrections Employee through our Catastrophic Assistance Program.
Wrightsville Unit – Arkansas
Corporal Alberta Bray of the Wrightsville Unit with the Arkansas Department of Corrections was recently assisted by our Catastrophic Assistance Program. Corporal Bray suffered pregnancy complications and a recovery period that kept her off work for several months without pay. CPOF was able to assist her with her medical bills from the pregnancy. Join us […]
Correctional Officer Christopher Martinez – California
Correctional Officer Christopher Martinez passed away in a car accident on November 9, 2024. He left behind a wife and 8 month old son. Christopher Martinez, a correctional officer, passed away following a vehicle accident while on his way to work Nov. 9, 2024. Christopher Martinez He began his CDCR career in November 2023, […]
Hospital Galveston – Texas
Correctional Officer IV Alondra Garcia, with Texas Department of Criminal Justice, was diagnosed with Wilson’s Disease. The disease resulted in cirrhosis of the liver. Officer Garcia and her husband have three young children at home. A catastrophic assistance packet was sent to Officer Garcia on behalf of our catastrophic assistance program, funded entirely by […]
Correctional Officer Manuel Ariza Gonzalez, Jr. – EOW: January 10, 2005
20 years ago, Correctional Officer Manuel Gonzalez was stabbed to death by an inmate while working in Sycamore Hall of the California Institution for Men in Chino, California. The suspect, who was appointed as a spokesman for a portion of the prison population, had been permitted to leave his cell to speak with other inmates […]
Lieutenant Robert Boud – EOW: January 8, 1995
30 years ago, Lieutenant Robert Boud died in the line of duty at the Essex County Jail Annex in New Jersey. Lieutenant Robert Boud was killed when he and an inmate fell down a staircase during a scuffle at the Essex County Jail Annex. He struck his head during the fall and died after […]
Red Onion State Prison – Virginia
Correctional Officer Jackie Smallwood was doing rounds in the housing unit pod when an inmate became irate and assaultive towards him. Officer Smallwood was punched in the face several times, received a broken hand and had to have seven stitches in his hand. Officer Smallwood will require surgery. Correctional Officer Kevin Belcher responded to Officer […]
Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility – Colorado
A house fire destroyed Correctional Officer Ricardo Castro-Vargas’ home in August of 2024. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation catastrophic assistance program was there to assist him with the replacement of some of his personal items. A lightening strike caused the fire and also hit the tree his vehicle was parked under. This vehicle also suffered […]
Youthful Offender System – Colorado
Sergeant Jimmy Cossabone began having heart issues in October 2023. He has been in out and out of work since and has recently been unable to work due to decreased heart function. He is doing his best to work on his good days. The catastrophic assistance program has been there to help him with out […]
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