Several months ago, I informed you of LDF’s newest benefit plan: firearm coverage for retirees. I will refer to this new plan as LDF Benefit “Plan V”. Immediately, a high level of interest sparked a great number of questions and inquiries. Many were answered quickly and readily, but some raised […]
Category: Chairman’s Message
Posted by Andy Schlenker The core function of the PORAC Legal Defense Fund has always been to provide high-quality legal protection for its members. Until now, our membership has existed entirely of active public safety officers (i.e. those individuals presently employed in the field of law enforcement, corrections, and similar […]
Posted by Andy Schlenker Over the last several months, I have written about how technology has impacted public safety officers, both from a positive and negative standpoint. From a variety of perspectives, the efficiency and effectiveness of developing technology has made law enforcement easier and safer but has also snared […]
In June 2008, Juvenile Institutional Officer Jachu Richardson and another officer conducted a pat-down and cell search of a juvenile inmate suspected of possessing contraband. During the cell search, the inmate violated a lawful order to remain seated, began cussing at Officer Richardson and approached the officer with fists clenched. […]
Posted by Andy Schlenker While many of us have received LDF coverage to handle administrative matters — and perhaps even the occasional civil case — the most critical need for LDF coverage occurs when you are the subject of criminal prosecution. While most are comforted by the thought: “It will […]