News & Events

Correctional Officer Julius Roberts

Julius Roberts of  MDC Los Angeles passed away on June 30, 2024 due to an unknown medical condition. He left behind two teenage children. CPOF was there for his mother to assist with expenses related to his burial.  

The Chelette Family – FCC Pollock, LA

Correctional Officer John Chelette of FCC Pollock in Louisiana was first referred to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s Catastrophic Assistance Program in April of 2003.  At that time, Correctional Officer Chelette’s wife, Cecile, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis.  The family traveled 500 miles for treatment.  That year saw Cecile hospitalized as a result […]

Scholarship Photos – August 28

Limon Correctional Facility – Irene Buckingham

Supervisor Irene Buckingham is the heart and soul of the Correctional Industries Garment and Flag Manufacturing plant she supervises at  Limon Correctional Facility.   In April of 2024, Irene had a hip replacement.  Not only was she off work for 6 weeks while recovering and participating in physical therapy, she also had to travel 150 miles […]

Chaplain’s Corner – August 2024

Gary Evans | South Carolina & Alabama Field Representative | CPOF Chaplain   Well, it is hard to believe that the month of August is already coming to a close. It has flown by this month and certainly kept me busy. Even though I have had several staff deaths and catastrophic incidents this month, it […]

Scholarship Recipients – August

Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility – NY

Sergeant Charles Dye of Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in New York was recently referred to CPOF by Sherri Malek.  In July of 2024, Sergeant Dye had a stroke while on-duty. He was admitted to the hospital for several days. Since then he has been placed on a heart monitor as well as medication and […]

J H Lilley Correctional Center – Oklahoma

On March 8, 2024, Lieutenant Randall Robinson of J H Lilley Correctional Center in Oklahoma passed away. He had battled kidney failure for years and never fully recovered after COVID.   Volunteer Field representative Debbie Moore shared the situation with the catastrophic assistance program at CPOF to ensure his wife and family were taken care […]

Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center – OK

Lieutenant Kristy Sexton from Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center in Oklahoma was in a car accident in July of 2024. Her car was totaled, she broke her wrist and was out of work as a result. Thank you to our volunteer representative Debbie Moore for not only telling Lieutenant Sexton about the CPOF Catastrophic Program but […]

Union Correctional Institution – FDOC

Correctional Officer Janay Hollings of Union Correctional Institution in Florida recently underwent a myomectomy surgery and was off work for nearly a month and a half.   CPOF’s Jim Freeman was able to present her with a catastrophic assistance check on behalf of our supporting membership.   Best wishes for a fast and complete recovery […]