#Latest news with #PublicSafetyOfficers'BenefitsprogramToronto Star2 days agoPoliticsToronto StarTakeaways from AP's investigation of US death benefits program for public safety officersA federal program that provides benefits to families of police officers and firefighters who die and become disabled on duty is rapidly growing while facing criticism for increasing delays in deciding claims. Congress created the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program in 1976 to guarantee that the spouses and children of officers who put their lives on the line would receive financial support.
Toronto Star2 days agoPoliticsToronto StarTakeaways from AP's investigation of US death benefits program for public safety officersA federal program that provides benefits to families of police officers and firefighters who die and become disabled on duty is rapidly growing while facing criticism for increasing delays in deciding claims. Congress created the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program in 1976 to guarantee that the spouses and children of officers who put their lives on the line would receive financial support.