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Description of the PORAC Legal Defense Fund, Plan II
General
• Providing representation to public safety officers since 1974
• Run by peace officers for peace officers
• Reserves of more than 5 million dollars
• More than 70,000 Participants including 9 NBPC Locals
• No cap on benefits
Coverage Is For Acts Or Omissions Within The Scope Of Employment
Civil
• When your employer defends and indemnifies you, the Legal Defense Fund will provide an experienced attorney to
monitor your case. This means that he is available to answer your questions about the case, review the pleadings and
discovery, watch for conflicts between you and your employer, and watch for inadequate representation.
• If there is:
• A legal conflict of interest between you and your employer
• Inadequate representation by your employer
• A considerable likelihood that punitive damages could be awarded against you
If your employer refuses to represent you for an act or omission within the scope of your employment
You will be provided with independent counsel by the Legal Defense Fund.
Criminal
• Full representation by an experienced criminal attorney from the outset of the investigation through trial
• This benefit is available no matter what agency does the investigation:
• Local
• State
• Federal
• FBI
• OIG
Civil and Criminal
• Customary and Usual Services:
• Investigators
• Expert Witnesses
• Polygraphers
• Court Reporters
• Court Costs
• Conflict coverage - each member gets separate counsel
Description of the PORAC Legal Defense Fund, Plan II
General
• Providing representation to public safety officers since 1974
• Run by peace officers for peace officers
• Reserves of more than 5 million dollars
• More than 70,000 Participants including 9 NBPC Locals
• No cap on benefits
Coverage Is For Acts Or Omissions Within The Scope Of Employment
Civil
• When your employer defends and indemnifies you, the Legal Defense Fund will provide an experienced attorney to
monitor your case. This means that he is available to answer your questions about the case, review the pleadings and
discovery, watch for conflicts between you and your employer, and watch for inadequate representation.
• If there is:
• A legal conflict of interest between you and your employer
• Inadequate representation by your employer
• A considerable likelihood that punitive damages could be awarded against you
If your employer refuses to represent you for an act or omission within the scope of your employment
You will be provided with independent counsel by the Legal Defense Fund.
Criminal
• Full representation by an experienced criminal attorney from the outset of the investigation through trial
• This benefit is available no matter what agency does the investigation:
• Local
• State
• Federal
• FBI
• OIG
Civil and Criminal
• Customary and Usual Services:
• Investigators
• Expert Witnesses
• Polygraphers
• Court Reporters
• Court Costs
• Conflict coverage - each member gets separate counsel
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