Alexander Correctional Institution – North Carolina
The Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina houses close custody offenders in single cells and minimum-custody offenders in dormitories in a 252-bed minimum-security unit. Sergeant Jennifer Parker and Captain Stephanie Miller wanted to promote awareness for Women working in the Corrections profession. They designed and sold t-shirts and hot dogs to raise $3,696.00! The […]
South Dakota Department of Corrections
Kari Buckles is an accountant for Clinical Services with the South Dakota Department of Corrections. Her husband, Colby, works at the Hughes County Jail. Colby recently suffered a life-threatening heart condition and was life-flighted from Pierre, SD to Sioux Falls, SD. Kari had to drive over 200 miles to be with him. CPOF is honored […]
Custody Officer Austin Chase Cheek
On January 28, 2024, Custody Officer Austin Cheek passed away. He left behind a 7-year-old daughter. CPOF’s catastrophic assistance fund assisted his mother with burial expenses. Read more about Officer Cheek in his obituary below: September 12, 1995 – January 28, 2024 Austin Chase Cheek- Stickleyville, VA- Austin Chase Cheek, known affectionately to all […]
Crain Unit – Texas Department of Justice
Texas Field Representative Kelli Forrester presented a bereavement assistance check to Officer K. Clark (also a supporting member) of the Crain Unit after the loss of her son. L2R: Warden K. Garza, Officer Clark, Field Rep K.Forrester, and Human Resources Supervisor M.Colson. Thank you to Warden Garza and her staff for helping to “take care […]
Sergeant McFalls – Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Sergeant James McFalls from Region VI Director’s Office was assisted by the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s Catastrophic Program after a tornado caused severed damage to their house in May.
Scholarship Recipients – August
Congratulations to Briana Meredith and Sophia Stallard, daughters of Wallens Ridge State Prison employees, Officer Charles “Wally” Meredith and Velisa Stallard, HRO, for being awarded Correctional Peace Officer Foundation scholarships. (We love the hat Warden!) A letter sent in from Joshua Salinas – father Josh Salinas (Wasco – CA) – reads: Dear […]
Funeral Services for CPL Robert Sumner
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 members of CPOF’s National Honor Guard Team traveled to Okemah, Oklahoma for the funeral services of Corporal Robert Sumner. Photographed is Officer Brian James presenting Corporal Sumner’s young son Avery with a CPOF Challenge coin. Please continue to keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. […]
Chaplain’s Corner – Introduction
Hey my name is Gary R. Evans and I would like to start off by telling you a little bit about myself. I spent 25 plus years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. My career included working in various capacities such as Correctional Officer, Transportation Officer, Yard Sergeant, First Sergeant over our Rapid […]
Scholarship Recipients
Scholarship recipient Gabriella Bartz daughter of supporting member Anthony Bartz from Wyoming Correctional Facility. Scholarship recipient Aurora Orolowski Daughter of supporting member TJ Orolowski who works at Attica. Scholarship recipient Mark Stowell who works at Groveland Correctional facility. Scholarship recipients from FCC Forrest City
Corporal Robert Sumner – EOW: July 14, 2024
CPL Robert Sumner May 4, 1993 — July 14, 2024 Robert William Sumner, lovingly known as Robby, was a devoted Corporal in the Department of Corrections who dedicated his life to serving and protecting others. His was not just a job but a passion that he embraced wholeheartedly. With a heart full of compassion […]
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