FCC Hazelton – West Virginia
Correctional Officer Adam Kerns of FCC Hazelton passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home. Adam was born on May 29, 1980, in Morgantown, WV and was the son of Gerald “Gerry” Kerns and Rose (Blosser) Kerns. Adam was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald “Junior” L. Kerns, Jr., and half-brother, William […]
Charles and Doris Farquhar – EOW: October 23, 1994
In 1994 Charles Farquhar was the oldest warden in Alabama and had been with the department for 38 years. His wife, Doris, worked for the corrections department since 1972 as a clerk. On October 23, 1994, 74-year-old Farquhar was murdered on the grounds, along with his wife Doris and two trustees. A 27-year-old inmate […]
Clerk Rhonda Osborne – EOW: October 21, 2004
Rhonda Lynn Osborne of Karnes City, Texas, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at the age of 33 years, 2 months, and 4 days. She was born on Aug 17, 1971, in Columbus, Ga., to Meredith Spikes Dworaczyk and Thomas L. Dworaczyk Jr. She worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in administrative […]
Hurricane Helene
The devastation that has hit North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama has been beyond words. The Catastrophic Assistance Program coordinators are hard at work doing everything they can to help as many people as quickly as possible. Due to the large need created by Hurricane Helene, we are unable to accept applications […]
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison – California
Correctional Officer Anthony Souza, 44, unexpectedly passed away on September 27, 2021. After graduating from the academy in 2002, he reported for duty at Pelican Bay State Prison. In April 2005, he transferred to the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison (SATF). He remained at SATF until his passing. Officer Souza left behind his wife […]
Marion Correctional Institution – FL
Sergeant Jane Fleurinor-Lucky of Marion Correctional Institution in Florida was diagnosed with Castlemen Disease in 2022. Every three weeks, this mother of two, has to undergo chemotherapy. CPOF has been there since her diagnosis to assist with out-of-pocket medical bills. After presenting Sergeant Lucky with her assistance packet, this email was sent in […]
CPOF National Honor Guard Team
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation National Honor Guard Team is now accepting applications to join the team. Applications will be accepted through October 11th. Please ensure you are using a non-department email address when applying to receive correspondence regarding your application. Apply here: National Honor Guard Application
Scholarship Recipient – Tomoka Correctional Institution
Congratulations to Savanna Lynn, daughter of Assistant Warden Josh Lynn, on your scholarship award! We can’t wait to see what your future holds!
Scholarship Recipients – September Edition
Check out these great photos and letters sent in this month from our scholarship recipients: September 3, 2024 Dear Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors: It is indeed a pleasure to be chosen as a recipient of the Dave Romay Scholarship. I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to you and […]
Ouachita River Correctional Unit – Arkansas
Administrator III Marsha Ricks was recently diagnosed with cancer. She has been receiving treatments since January of 2024, but they are more than 100 miles round trip for each treatment. The Catastrophic Assistance Program was available to help Administrator Ricks alleviate some of these expenses. We are wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery! […]
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Fallen But Not Forgotten
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