The Philadelphia Department of Prisons recently joined members of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) to honor the memory of former Sergeant Devin Williams and support his family following his tragic death after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle to work on the morning of on April 17, 2026.

During a small presentation ceremony on Thursday, June 11, former Philadelphia Department of Prisons Warden Michele Farrell presented a check from the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation to Lisa Williams, Sergeant Williams’ mother. The donation represents the foundation’s ongoing commitment to assisting correctional professionals and their families during times of hardship.

For Lisa Williams, the gesture recognized the impact her son had on those around him during his decade of service with the Philadelphia Department of Prisons.

“This means a lot,” Williams said. “He was loved by a lot of people. Words can’t really describe the emptiness that losing him created. It’s good to know that other people thought about him this way.”

Sergeant Williams was widely respected by his colleagues and supervisors for his professionalism, leadership, and dedication to the safety and security of both staff and incarcerated individuals. His loss was felt deeply throughout the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, where he built lasting relationships during his 10-year career.

Founded nationally in 1984, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation provides financial and emotional support to correctional employees and their families when they face unexpected hardships, including line-of-duty deaths, serious illnesses, fires, natural disasters, and other emergencies.

The Philadelphia Department of Prisons established its local CPOF chapter of the foundation in 2004. Since that time, the organization has assisted approximately 100 members of the PDP family during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.