Sergeant Fredrick T. Coleman, Sr. - Arkansas Department of Corrections - Arkansas

On July 31, 2025, Sergeant Fredrick Coleman, of the Arkansas Department of Corrections, suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to an emergency call for assistance at the Cummins Unit Prison at 2540 Highway 388 in Gould, Arkansas.

At 11:34 a.m., Sergeant Coleman was rushing to the aid of another officer during an all-code assistance call when he collapsed and struck his head on the floor. Emergency personnel and staff administered life-saving measures until he was transported to Dumas Medical Center Hospital. When he arrived, he was pronounced deceased.

Sergeant Coleman had served with the Arkansas Department of Corrections for 15 years and was awarded the Director's Outstanding Service Award in 2022. He is survived by his wife, six children, and two grandchildren.  Sgt. Coleman was 45-years-old.

Our prayers and condolences to Sergeant Coleman's family as well as his partners with the Arkansas Department of Corrections.