Do slain police officers recieve compensation from the federal government?

Question

I believe they do and I believe that includes fireman killed in the line of duty. I would like to know the federal legislation authorizing this payment and for what amount.

Answer 1

The federal Public Safety Officers Benefits Act signed by President Gerald Ford in September 1976 allows for the survivors of a police officer killed in the line-of-duty, or so severely injury in the line of duty that he can not maintain gainful employment, to compensation provided by the Act from the federal government. The only figure I could find is $262,100.00 (that's a 2002 figure) and is refigured at the beginning of each federal fiscal year, so I imagine the figure is somewhere in the $280K range by now. My state, Indiana, also gives a one-time death benefit to the survivors ($100,000.00), plus the spouse and children receive pension benefits and Social Security death benefits. The spouse does not lose that pension benefit even if she remarries. That state law was just changed within the past few years. It sounds like a lot of money, doesn't it? I was real active in the FOP and befriended many survivors during my 22 1/2 years in law enforcement. I can tell you without hesitation that everyone of them would prefer having their loved one walk in the front door at the end of their tour. Next time you see a cop, tell him "Thank you for what you do". He doesn't hear it enough and will appreciate the kind words.

Answer 2

In most cases any compensation would come from the city or state that the officers work for. There may be exceptions made is 'special' cases. NYC after 9-11 2001 would be my best guess for an example.

Answer 3

sorry no they don't recieve anything special. Many officers though thier department may have life insurance, and many will belong to thier state Law Enforcement retirement which officers some life insurance also.

But in general except for things like 911 where the governemnt paid special because of the event, it is not normally paid.

Answer 4

I believe that they might, but only if they are killed in the line of duty while responding to a federal crime, like bank robbery. Otherwise, the benefits, if any are from the department.

Answer 5

Slain police officers receive nothing. Their children are entitled to SS survivor's benefits until they are 18. Other benefits are paid by their employing agency.

Answer 6

You know slain means murdered? Killed?

How would a dead body receive compensation for work?

A family may receive something though, but I am unsure what..