Hurricane Beryl – Texas
Hurricane Beryl was a deadly and destructive tropical cyclone that impacted parts of the Caribbean, the Yucatan Peninsula, and the Gulf Coast in the United States in late June and early July 2024. It was the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane on record. Hurricane Beryl broke many meteorological records for the months of June and July, […]
Correctional Officer George E. Miller – EOW: September 17, 1954
On September 17, 1954, three inmates of Nevada State Prison in Carson City attempted an escape from the prison. Two high-risk suspects took Correctional Officer George E. Miller hostage as he backed a milk truck up to the prison kitchen. They forced him to drive the truck out of the prison. Other guards opened fire […]
Smith State Prison – Georgia
Correctional Officer Joannah Kennedy went out on FMLA leave for surgery. While recovering from surgery, she was involved in a car accident, and diagnosed with breast cancer, prolonging her time off of work. Lee Clark, CPOF member and Superintendent at Smith Transitional Center in Claxton, Georgia, presented Correctional Officer Joannah Kennedy with an assistance check […]
The Hobby Unit – TDCJ
Warden England shared a photo of the recent check presentation to Sgt. Ibanez of the Hobby unit stating: “The Hobby Unit would like to express our sincere gratitude to The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation for their continued support of our staff. Sgt. Ibanez lost her home in a fire. CPOF jumped into action providing assistance. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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