
Western Kentucky Corrections Complex
(Photographed above: Warden Bobbi Jo Butts is on the left presenting the check to Unit Administrator II Beth Sparks) Unit Administrator II Elizabeth Sparks of Western Kentucky Corrections Complex suffered severe damage to her home following a tornado. Her house was deemed inhabitable and she was displaced. CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program was there to […]
The East Arkansas Regional Unit
Corporal Marvin Doyle of The East Arkansas Regional Unit, an Arkansas Department of Correction facility, has been diagnosed with colon cancer and underwent surgery. Following surgery, he continues to undergo treatments. Faced with major out of pocket medical expenses and medical-related travel, Corporal Doyle was referred to CPOF for assistance. CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program was available […]
FCC Oakdale – FEDERAL LA
We have two more scholarship recipients! Check out Christian Landry (L), son of Felicia Landry and Cayden McCollough (R), son of James McCollough, both of FCC Oakdale in Louisiana.

Scholarship Recipient – Gist Unit, Texas
Kelli Forrester, CPOF Field Representative in Texas, sent in this great email today! Pictured above is a scholarship recipient Elizabeth Danheim and her father (CPOF Supporting member) Warden James Danheim of the Gist Unit. “I just wanted to thank CPOF for the scholarship my daughter Elizabeth received. This is just another example of how […]

Correctional Officer Corey Proulx – EOW: June 25, 2024
Correctional Officer Corey Proulx, 49, of Lincoln Hills-Copper Lake Schools, the state’s youth prison in Irma in northern Wisconsin, has died from his injuries after he was assaulted by a teen incarcerated there. The teen has been charged as an adult with second-degree reckless homicide, felony murder and two felony counts of battery […]

Florida Scholarship Presentation
Rebecca Packowski was presented with her CPOF Scholarship check. She is currently studying Political Science at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL. Pictured are (L-R) Officer S. Paczkowski, R. Paczkowski, J. Kolodziej and Warden A. Leavins Congratulations Rebecca and your family! We can’t wait to hear updates from you!

Associate Warden II Mark Estes – LA
An Elton man drowned on Memorial Day just off Rutherford Beach along the Gulf of Mexico as his family was on the beach nearby. Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Deputy and Sheriff-elect Chris Savoie said Mark Estes, 58, was going fishing in the jetty area shortly before noon Monday when he was caught in a riptide […]

Missouri Scholarship Recipients
Missouri Field Representative Meckenzie Hayes was out delivering scholarship awards in her state! Pictured (L to R) Meckenzie, Daniel Rodriguez (Father of Dancia Rodriguez), Chelsea Spackler (Mother of Louis Spackler), Division of Human Services Director Mike Strong Congratulations recipients and your families! We look forward to hearing updates on your future!

Walton Correctional Institution – Florida
Sergeant Joanna Davis’ daughter was recently diagnosed with a serious medical condition that requires ongoing continuous treatment. Sergeant Davis and her daughter were required to travel an excessive distance from their home to obtain the treatment. CPOF was able to assist her, just before another treatment was required. – John Kolodziej, Florida Field Representative

Century Correctional Institution – Florida
Florida Field Representative John Kolodziej shares a recent experience presenting a catastrophic assistance check to Sergeant Leonard White. In April 2024, Sergeant Leonard White was working at Century Correctional Institution. During the course of his duties, he was attacked by an inmate knocking him to the ground and continuing to batter him. Sergeant White sustained injuries […]
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