News & Events

Read about the latest in the CPOF community, as well as events being celebrated by us and our partner organizations.

Corporal Trenton Koreski

Corporal Trenton Koreski’s of Parkersburg Correctional Center and Jail, West Virginia, newborn son, Myles, developed RSV and had to be hospitalized at WVU Medicine Children’s Pediatrics ICU in Moregantown, WV (approx 110 miles one way).   CPOF and the catastrophic program was there to assist the family with travel expenses related to Myles’ recovery.

Parkersburg Correctional Center and Jail – West Virginia

Corporal Andrea Bowman of Parkersburg Correctional Center and Jail, West Virginia, lost her 19-year-old son in November of 2023.  Logan Jeffrey Allen passed away suddenly at his home in Middlesex on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Born in Wood County, West Virginia, on December 23, 2003, he was a son to Paul Allen and Andrea Workman […]

Oklahoma Probation and Parole

Oklahoma Probation and Parole Officer II Anna Walters unexpectedly lost her husband to a motorcycle accident on May 2, 2024. Jonathan Walters, 41, was traveling east on Interstate 40 near mile marker 295 around 8:30 p.m. on a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he lost control on a curve, left the roadway, and struck a […]

Probation and Parole Agent Davis G. Martinez – EOW – May 31, 2024

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, more than 1,000 mourners, including scores of law enforcement officers and CPOF’s National Honor Guard Team gathered for an emotional farewell to Maryland Parole and Probation Agent Davis G. Martinez, who was killed May 31 in the line of duty. Martinez became the first parole and probation agent in Maryland […]

Tristen Flores – Colorado Department of Corrections

Tristen Flores of the Colorado Department of Corrections was diagnosed with stage 3 Melanoma and is currently undergoing treatment. While receiving treatment, his wife, Jonna, prematurely gave birth to twins. Both babies were sent to the NICU after their birth. While not simultaneously, both babies were discharged home and are with their loving parents and […]

Colorado Department of Corrections – Kathryn Kile

Earlier this year, Colorado Field Representative Guy Edmonds met Kathryn Kile, a single mom of three. While Guy loves meeting new people, as a field representative, it isn’t always under the happiest of circumstances.   From Guy:  Katie has been employed with the Colorado Department of Corrections for just over a year. When she started, […]

Sergeant Kevin Farmer – Texas Department of Criminal Justice

The home of Sergeant Farmer’s family was flooded on May 1, 2024. They lost household and personal items in the flooding. CPOF’s Catastrophic Program was able to act quickly to help his family during their time of need. Texas Field Representative Cathy Stokes was available to present an assistance check to Sergeant Farmer of the […]

Maintenance Supervisor David Dove – TDCJ

On May 4, 2024, Maintenance Supervisor David Dove of the Wainwright Unit in Texas passed away from natural causes.   CPOF was there to assist his wife with burial expenses. She sent this lovely letter to the CPOF office shortly after. His obituary reads: “On May 4, 2024, David Lee Dove went home to be […]

Correctional Officer V Brandy Ortega

In May of 2024, Correctional Officer V Brandy Ortega’s house was hit by a tornado. Her Texas home was severely damaged.  CPOF was there to help Officer Ortega of the Lane Murray Unit with Texas Department of Criminal Justice in her time of need thanks to the supporting membership and the catastrophic assistance program. Photographed […]

Correctional Officer Shawn McGuire – Florida

On June 10, 2024, CPOF’s Field Representative John Kolodziej was able to represent CPOF when presenting a catastrophic assistance check to the family of Sergeant Shawn McGuire, a Correctional Officer with the Florida Department of Corrections.   Following his presentation, John shared this with the CPOF office: “Officer Shawn McGuire from Okaloosa CI in Crestview, […]

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