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Correctional Officer Brenda McKinney

Correctional Officer Brenda McKinney recently suffered the loss of her husband Curtis. Curtis was murdered on September 11, 2023.  A 53-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the brutal murder of Curtis.   Curtis’ obituary reads: “Curtis McKinney, 66, of Sikeston, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center […]

Probation and Parole District 6 – Missouri

“Good Afternoon Ms. Barone, My name is Lacey Lierly and I am a Probation and Parole Officer for the state of Missouri. I recently received a check from the Correctional Peace Officer Foundation after District Administrator Drummond submitted my family’s story to the foundation. I wanted to send an informal THANK YOU to the foundation […]

Taking Care of Our Own – Weekly Newsletter April 4

*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|*   Hello *|FNAME|*! 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, […]

Hobby Unit – Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Hobby Unit Inventory Store Specialist/Commissary  Kristy Saucedo’s son Mark Anthony Lopez, Jr., died onFebruary 6, 2024 from injuries sustained in a car accident.  Hobby Unit Major Charlyie Washington submitted a request for assistance on Kristy’s behalf.   From Mark’s obituary:   “Mark Anthony Lopez, Jr., known for his endearing personality and kindhearted nature passed away […]

CPO Family Magazine

CPO Family Magazine – Spring 2024 Edition is heading to the printers! Be sure that your membership is active and your address is correct to receive your copy.   Let us know if you think your address may have changed since you received your fall magazine last year. If you’re interested in contributing to future […]

FCI Thomson – IL

SOS Andrew Shaffer at FCI Thomson in Illinois had emergency surgery to remove his appendix and a portion of his intestines due to an infection. The emergency surgery was followed up with multiple days in the hospital. Due to the surgery and recovery, he is unsure of when he will be able to return to […]

Albion Correctional Facility – NYSDOCCS

On February 20, 2024, Correctional Officer Amanda Eartly was assaulted by an inmate. While working at Albion Correctional Facility in New York, her assault resulted in her being placed in a short cast due to a right wrist sprain and concern for an occult scaphoid fracture. She is expected to be off work through May. […]

Correctional Officer V Glenda Touchstone – TDCJ

Correctional Officer V Glenda Touchstone suffered a fatal heart attack on November 7, 2023 and died.   CPOF was there to assist her husband, Richard, during his time of need.   Her obituary reads: “Mrs. Glenda Jane (Smith) Touchstone passed from this life Tuesday evening, November 7, 2023, in Webster.   Born August 6, 1954, in […]

Correctional Officer Robert McFarland and Nurse Lorena Schulte – EOW – March 23, 2021

Correctional Officer Robert McFarland and Nurse Lorena Schulte were assaulted and beaten to death by two inmates in the Anamosa State Penitentiary infirmary during an escape attempt. The inmates had developed a ruse to access the infirmary by claiming to be there as part of the prison repair program. Once inside, they attacked Officer McFarland […]

Taking Care of Our Own – Weekly Email March 15

  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 location. […]

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