Weekly Update May 24, 2024
View this email in your browser The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation would like to remember the following Correctional Staff who died in the line of duty. You are forever remembered. Our Fallen Officer Database Correctional Staff that have died in the line of duty can be found in our Fallen Officer Database. You […]
Member Stories – Leath Correctional Institution, South Carolina
Hi there Mr. Evans! My name is Tina Chadwick, and I am a Registered Nurse at Leath Corrections in SC. My CPOF cap that I received at the academy years ago has busted at the seams. Not sure if my head has grown bigger…or just natural wear n tear lol! I am happy to pay […]
Centennial Correctional Facility located in Cañon City, Co
Elaine Stricklett is a long-time supporting member of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation. 13 years ago, she was assaulted by an offender. Over time, the damage in her hand continued to get worse and recently resulted in surgery to repair the damage. CPOF’s Catastrophic Assistance Program was available to help Elaine with her out-of-pocket medical […]
Jailer Jason Lowery
Texas Field Representative Cathy Stokes proudly presented a catastrophic assistance check to Jailer John David Lowery of the Houston County Jail. On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, Jason “Biggan” Lowery passed away at home at only 41 years old. Jason was also a Jailer at the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for several years (as was his […]
NC DPS Fallen Officers
Four law enforcement officers were fatally shot and four others were wounded while serving an arrest warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. A suspected attacker was found dead in the front yard of a barricaded home after a standoff that lasted three hours, police said. Two other persons of interest were taken into questioning, authorities added. […]
Correctional Officer Thomas Rowe – EOW: April 10, 2020
On April 10th Correctional Officer Thomas Rowe, while on duty at Northern Nevada Correctional Center, was at the gun range participating in a Bi-Annual qualification. Officer Rowe had stepped up, taken his qualifying shot, and suddenly clutched his chest and collapsed. Officer Rowe was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. After serving […]
Sergeant Christopher Cobb
Sergeant Christopher Cobb from the Arkansas Wrightsville unit had a house fire in February of this year. Fortunately, he, his wife, Kerri, and their daughter were not home during the time of the fire and everyone was safe. The house fire did result in a total loss. The Catastrophic Assistance Program was there […]
Rhode Island Department of Corrections – Maximum
Correctional Officer William Berry had a left total knee replacement and will have one on his right when his knee heals. Officer Berry was in need of assistance with his out-of-pocket expenses for surgery and physical therapy. Rhode Island Field Representative Joe Menezes was there to provide an assistance check from the catastrophic assistance program.
Women’s Eastern Reception Diagnostic & Correctional Center – MO
Recreation Officer I Nongrak “Kim” Rigg was diagnosed with cancer. CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program was available to help Officer Rigg with out of pocket medical expenses. We wish you the best in your recovery. Photographed: Left to Right: Recreation Officer III Melissa Baskett, CPOF Recipient Recreation Officer I Nongrak “Kim” Rigg and Deputy […]
Weekly Update – May 3, 2024
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation would like to remember the following Correctional Staff who died in the line of duty. You are forever remembered. Our Fallen Officer Database Correctional Staff that have died in the line of duty can be found in our Fallen Officer Database. You can search by officer, date or […]
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