News & Events

Read about the latest in the CPOF community, as well as events being celebrated by us and our partner organizations.

FCC Beaumont – TX

“Correctional Peace Officers Foundation,  Thank you very much for your generosity. It was a much–needed surprise. We didn’t know how we were going to pay my medical bills with me being out of work and needing to go every week. We are very grateful to the CPOF organization and thankful that such an organization is […]

Arkansas Department of Community Corrections

Community Supervising Agent Donna Cobb from Arkansas was recently assisted by the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation following a heart attack. She will be out of work for 12 weeks while she recovers.   She wrote in: “Good evening, thank you for the donation. Pictured is Deputy Warden, Michael Richardson and I Donna Cobb at the […]

Chillicothe Correctional Center – MO

Correctional Officer I Cathy Saville of Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri was recently referred to CPOF’s Catastrophic Assistance Program after being diagnosed with breast cancer. CPOF was able to assist her with expenses related to her medical treatment. L to R: Teresa Despain (Employee Support Specialist), Cathy, Warden Chris McBee.

American Jails

The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to have worked with staff and families of jails across the nation. Please read this article in the American Jails September/October 2024 issue regarding the impact CPOF has been able to have on American Jails by Vice-Chairman Don Dease.

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 […]

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