The passing of Cliff Grogan Jr.
On Friday, November 12, 1965, Correctional Officer Clifford Grogan Sr. was stabbed to death after coming to the aid of a fellow officer who was being attacked at SCI-Pittsburgh. He was just finishing up his shift when he observed the attack at approximately 3:15 pm. When he attempted to pull the inmate off of the […]
Detention Officer Isaiah Bias
Detention Officer Isaiah Bias was “doing his daily job” in a holding cell around 3:45 p.m. Monday when he was “physically assaulted” by an inmate. He was taken to a Baylor hospital in Waxahachie where he died, officials said. Officer Bias left behind his mother, 10 sisters, 2 nieces, and a nephew who loved him […]
CDCR Cadet Pedroza
Correctional Cadet Jose Luis Pedroza signed up to be a CPOF member in his first week of academy for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in September, 2024. He signed up for CPOF to be there for his brothers and sisters in uniform, never expecting to need assistance himself. A month and a half […]
What is a CPOF Field Representative?
by – Colorado and South Dakota Field Representative Guy Edmonds Each representative has their own story to tell. Most, if not all, of us, have a history in corrections. This leads us to have a unique perspective of what may transpire in a variety of events. We must learn how to handle many […]
A holiday message from our Chairman
On behalf of the Board of Directors, CPOF office staff, field representatives, and volunteers, we would like to wish you and your family Happy Holidays, a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. This is a very special time of year. For most, it’s filled with the company of family and friends, something […]
Correctional Officer D’Antonio Andrew Washington – EOW: December 22, 1994
30 years ago, Correctional Officer D’Antonio Andrew Washington died the day following an attack by an inmate at USP Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. Senior Officer Specialist B.M. Jetter reports that in the C Cell house, the inmate borrowed a hammer from the inmate plumber and attacked Officer Washington from behind. Officer Washington was struck on […]
Central Office – Georgia
Admin Assistant Lynette Mobley was assisted by the catastrophic assistance program after Hurricane Helene. Their home suffered structural damages and they were out of power for 9 days. Admin Assistant Lynette is with Director Field Operations, Benjamin Ford.
The Lexington Assessment & Reception Center – OK
Admin Assistant II Sheri Porter passed away from heart failure on October 19, 2024. Her husband, Tommy, was assisted to help with funeral expenses. Photographed Left to Right: Warden David Louthan, Tommy Porter and Debbie Moore __ Sheri Yvonne Porter, born on November 1, 1963, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on October 19, 2024, […]
Mabel Bassett Correctional Center – OK
Warden’s Assistant Lacey Hart was recently assisted by the Catastrophic Assistance Program following a tornado causing extensive damage to her home. Lacey, her husband and two children are all displaced without a time frame for returning home. Photographed with Lacey Hart is Warden Scott Tinsley.
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Administrative Manager Julie Rose was assisted by the Catastrophic Assistance Program following the death of her husband, Dennis, in April of 2024. Dennis had also been an Oklahoma Department of Corrections employee from 1993 to 2022. In November, Julie was assisted again when a tornado hit her home and caused significant damage. Thank you volunteer […]
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