Smith State Prison – Georgia
Correctional Officer Joannah Kennedy went out on FMLA leave for surgery. While recovering from surgery, she was involved in a car accident, and diagnosed with breast cancer, prolonging her time off of work. Lee Clark, CPOF member and Superintendent at Smith Transitional Center in Claxton, Georgia, presented Correctional Officer Joannah Kennedy with an assistance check […]
The Hobby Unit – TDCJ
Warden England shared a photo of the recent check presentation to Sgt. Ibanez of the Hobby unit stating: “The Hobby Unit would like to express our sincere gratitude to The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation for their continued support of our staff. Sgt. Ibanez lost her home in a fire. CPOF jumped into action providing assistance. […]
Correctional Officer Julius Roberts
Julius Roberts of MDC Los Angeles passed away on June 30, 2024 due to an unknown medical condition. He left behind two teenage children. CPOF was there for his mother to assist with expenses related to his burial.
The Chelette Family – FCC Pollock, LA
Correctional Officer John Chelette of FCC Pollock in Louisiana was first referred to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s Catastrophic Assistance Program in April of 2003. At that time, Correctional Officer Chelette’s wife, Cecile, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis. The family traveled 500 miles for treatment. That year saw Cecile hospitalized as a result […]
Limon Correctional Facility – Irene Buckingham
Supervisor Irene Buckingham is the heart and soul of the Correctional Industries Garment and Flag Manufacturing plant she supervises at Limon Correctional Facility. In April of 2024, Irene had a hip replacement. Not only was she off work for 6 weeks while recovering and participating in physical therapy, she also had to travel 150 miles […]
Chaplain’s Corner – August 2024
Gary Evans | South Carolina & Alabama Field Representative | CPOF Chaplain Well, it is hard to believe that the month of August is already coming to a close. It has flown by this month and certainly kept me busy. Even though I have had several staff deaths and catastrophic incidents this month, it […]
Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility – NY
Sergeant Charles Dye of Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in New York was recently referred to CPOF by Sherri Malek. In July of 2024, Sergeant Dye had a stroke while on-duty. He was admitted to the hospital for several days. Since then he has been placed on a heart monitor as well as medication and […]
J H Lilley Correctional Center – Oklahoma
On March 8, 2024, Lieutenant Randall Robinson of J H Lilley Correctional Center in Oklahoma passed away. He had battled kidney failure for years and never fully recovered after COVID. Volunteer Field representative Debbie Moore shared the situation with the catastrophic assistance program at CPOF to ensure his wife and family were taken care […]
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