Albion Correctional Facility – NYSDOCCS
On February 20, 2024, Correctional Officer Amanda Eartly was assaulted by an inmate. While working at Albion Correctional Facility in New York, her assault resulted in her being placed in a short cast due to a right wrist sprain and concern for an occult scaphoid fracture. She is expected to be off work through May. […]
Correctional Officer V Glenda Touchstone – TDCJ
Correctional Officer V Glenda Touchstone suffered a fatal heart attack on November 7, 2023 and died. CPOF was there to assist her husband, Richard, during his time of need. Her obituary reads: “Mrs. Glenda Jane (Smith) Touchstone passed from this life Tuesday evening, November 7, 2023, in Webster. Born August 6, 1954, in […]
Correctional Officer Robert McFarland and Nurse Lorena Schulte – EOW – March 23, 2021
Correctional Officer Robert McFarland and Nurse Lorena Schulte were assaulted and beaten to death by two inmates in the Anamosa State Penitentiary infirmary during an escape attempt. The inmates had developed a ruse to access the infirmary by claiming to be there as part of the prison repair program. Once inside, they attacked Officer McFarland […]
Taking Care of Our Own – Weekly Email March 15
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, date or location. […]
Broad River Secure Facility in South Carolina
On November 19, 2023, Correctional Officer Lance Davis at Broad River Secure Facility in South Carolina had his world change right in front of him. His family, wife Ragan, and 12-year-old son Aidan suffered a house fire. Right before Thanksgiving, the fire caused extensive damage to the home from both fire and smoke. South Carolina […]
James Ty Capps – Florida Department of Corrections
Mr. James Ty Capps, age 65, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 12, 2024, in Madison, Florida. James Ty Capps was born January 9, 1959, in Portsmouth Virginia to James Merritt Capps and Bettie Frances Applewhite Capps. He was a Major for the Florida Department of Corrections in Madison, Florida. He […]
Camille Graham Correctional Center – SC
Food Service worker Sheryl Smith of Camille Graham Correctional Center in South Carolina was recently assisted by the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation. Just before the new year, Sheryl had a kidney transplant. She travels back and forth to Charleston, SC 1-2 times a week for medical treatment. CPOF was proud to be there to assist […]
Montgomery County Sheriff Deputy Charles Rivette
On February 21, 2024, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in Texas suffered a tragic loss. Montgomery County Sheriff Deputy Charles Rivette and Deputy James Francis were transporting an inmate on February 21st when their vehicle was involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler. Deputy Francis survived with serious injuries, but Deputy Rivette died at […]
Orange County Corrections – Florida
Correctional Officer Terry Dulaney of Orange County Corrections has been off work since the day after Christmas of 2023. Officer Dulaney was diagnosed with stage IV Colorectal Cancer and is expected to be out on leave without pay at least through June of 2024. CPOF is there to help with out-of-pocket medical expenses. […]
25 year anniversary – Sheriff Deputy Kelly Clark
25 years ago, Sheriff Deputy Kelly Clark was transporting an inmate when he managed to squeeze through the sliding Plexiglas window in the divider between the front and back of the cruiser and grab Deputy Clark’s weapon. During the ensuing struggle, the suspect gained control of her weapon and shot her twice in the head […]
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