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Arrendale State Prison

On September 28, 2023 General Trader Brandon Hulsey and Maintenance Engineer Jeffrey Welborn were working on a return loop hot water pump when the pipe connecting to the pump ruptured. The rupture released steam under extreme pressure diagonally from the pipe. Both men were transported to the hospital and treated for extreme burns from the […]

Administrative Assistant Miranda Hall – Territorial Correctional Facility

Administrative Assistant Miranda Hall was hospitalized for pregnancy complications. During that time, her baby boy Cooper was born prematurely.  Cooper had to be transferred to a hospital 200 miles away that was better suited to give him the medical care that he needed.   Miranda was not transferred with him. Upon her discharge from the […]

Red Onion Correctional Center

Retired Correctional Warden Jeff Kiser maintained his membership after his retirement from Red Onion Correctional Center in Virginia.   On July, 28, 2023, Retired Warden Kiser’s wife passed away due to Cancer.  CPOF was there to help with funeral and burial expenses.   Thank you to our supporting members for allowing us the opportunity to […]

Senior Correctional Officer Scott Riner: EOW – December 13, 2022

Gwinnett County Department of Corrections – Georgia Senior Correctional Officer Scott Riner arrived for his shift at 5:15 a.m. at the Gwinnett County Correctional Complex’s employee parking lot. As he prepared to exit his vehicle, a suspicious person approached the passenger side. Officer Riner exited his vehicle and went towards the back of his vehicle […]

Indian Creek Correctional and St. Bridges Correctional Center

  On August 28, 2023, 3 year old Lyric Ward passed away following her battle with acute leukemia.   From her obituary: “Lyric affectionately called “Lyr  Bear,” Nookie” and, “Mooey” was born on July 16, 2020, in Norfolk, VA and took her wings on August 28, 2023, at Children’s Hospital of Kings Daughter’s surrounded by […]

Rhode Island Department of Corrections

On September 1, 2023, Correctional Officer Amie Robinson’s life forever changed.  Her 23 year old daughter, Ryn died.   Ryn lived at home with her mother, she was her mom’s whole world. She was not a drug, alcohol or tobacco user.  There were no signs of self harm of foul play. Yet Ryn was no […]

FCI Gilmer – West Virginia

On July 19, 2023, Correctional Officer Chelsea Bennett’s husband suffered a stroke.   The stroke left him with no motor function on the right side of his body and unable to speak.  He will continue to undergo a significant amount of rehab.  CPOF was able to be there to offer catastrophic financial assistance through our […]

Detention Corporal Gregory Horne Sr. – EOW: September 25, 2022

Edgecombe County| Sheriff’s Office | North Carolina On August 16, 2022, Detention Corporal Gregory Horne was participating in training. During the fence jump he landed awkwardly, but finished the remainder of the course. He advised the Training Sergeant he had injured his knee during the fence jump and was advised to sit out the remainder […]

ACA Winter Conference 2024

  ACA held their 2024 Winter Conference in one of the most patriotic places one could be, our Nation’s Capital. Part of the event was held at the National Law Enforcement Officer Museum.  A memorial was held to honor the over 900 Correctional Professionals who lost their lives in their chosen professional.   CPOF would […]

Detention Officer Jeremiah Story – EOW: June 22, 2022

  Perry County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas   On June 22, 2022, Detention Officer Jeremiah Story was processing a subject into the Perry County Detention Center, who had been arrested for driving while intoxicated.   He and a trustee took the subject into the restroom to supervise as he changed into jail-issued clothing. The subject became […]

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