Detention Officer Garth Balcom III
On January 4, 2024, Detention Officer Garth Balcom III from Maricopa County in Arizona died following cardiac arrest. His mother, Lorraine, was responsible for the cost of his funeral. CPOF’s catastrophic program was there to assist her during her time of need. Detention Officer Balcom’s obituary reads as follows: “It is with great sadness […]
Correctional Sergeant Rubin Guerra needs a Kidney Transplant
Sergeant Guerra retired after serving the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for 22 years. Due to complications from diabetes, his health kept him from continuing his career with CDCR. Sergeant Guerra comes from a correctional family. His Uncle, Correctional Officer John Ruiz of California Department of Corrections (CDC) was honored to […]
Leiutenant Rodney Osborne – Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
It was a solemn day in southern Ohio Monday, April 15, 2024. Hundreds of people packed into Cornerstone Nazarene Church to say their final goodbyes to Leiutenant Rodney Osborne. Lt. Osborne was shot and killed during a training exercise last week in Pickaway County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is still investigating what exactly happened, […]
SCI Pine Grove – Pennsylvania
Correctional Officer Eric Sharer’s wife shared this lovely note with CPOF after their family was assisted. Officer Sharer is suffering from heart failure and unable to report to work. He is not sure when he will be able to return.
Correctional Officer Brenda McKinney
Correctional Officer Brenda McKinney recently suffered the loss of her husband Curtis. Curtis was murdered on September 11, 2023. A 53-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the brutal murder of Curtis. Curtis’ obituary reads: “Curtis McKinney, 66, of Sikeston, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center […]
Probation and Parole District 6 – Missouri
“Good Afternoon Ms. Barone, My name is Lacey Lierly and I am a Probation and Parole Officer for the state of Missouri. I recently received a check from the Correctional Peace Officer Foundation after District Administrator Drummond submitted my family’s story to the foundation. I wanted to send an informal THANK YOU to the foundation […]
Taking Care of Our Own – Weekly Newsletter April 4
*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Hello *|FNAME|*! The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation would like to remember the following Correctional Staff who died in the line of duty. You are forever remembered. Our Fallen Officer Database Correctional Staff that have died in the line of duty can be found in our Fallen Officer Database. You can search by officer, […]
Hobby Unit – Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Hobby Unit Inventory Store Specialist/Commissary Kristy Saucedo’s son Mark Anthony Lopez, Jr., died onFebruary 6, 2024 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Hobby Unit Major Charlyie Washington submitted a request for assistance on Kristy’s behalf. From Mark’s obituary: “Mark Anthony Lopez, Jr., known for his endearing personality and kindhearted nature passed away […]
CPO Family Magazine
CPO Family Magazine – Spring 2024 Edition is heading to the printers! Be sure that your membership is active and your address is correct to receive your copy. Let us know if you think your address may have changed since you received your fall magazine last year. If you’re interested in contributing to future […]
FCI Thomson – IL
SOS Andrew Shaffer at FCI Thomson in Illinois had emergency surgery to remove his appendix and a portion of his intestines due to an infection. The emergency surgery was followed up with multiple days in the hospital. Due to the surgery and recovery, he is unsure of when he will be able to return to […]
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