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THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE TEXAS LABOR COUNCIL, INC.
AND THE PROFESSIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION
PRESENT
THE MANY WAYS LEGAL DEFENSE WORKS FOR YOU….
Our Legal Defense Plan was
Established
May 1995
To Provide Legal Protection
For The Men and Women of
Law Enforcement
ANNOUNCING THE FINEST LEGAL DEFENSE
PROTECTION AVAILABLE!
UNLIMITED LEGAL DEFENSE
(PLAN ATTORNEY ONLY)
ON AND OFF DUTY WHILE ACTING
AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
NO DEDUCTIBLES!
DEFENSE PROVIDED EVEN THOUGH YOU
ARE DEFENDED BY YOUR EMPLOYER.
$5,000 ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INCLUDED!
(Both on and off duty)
with option to purchase additional
protection at very competitive rates!!
INCIDENTSINCIDENTS Criminal, Civil and Administrative Incidents
Must Be Duty Related and Includes:
1. GRAND JURY PREPARATION
2. INTERNAL AFFAIRS
ALSO WE PROVIDE…..
NON-DUTY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE,(Supplemental Protection)
EXCLUSIONS
BONDS
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
PRESENT LITIGATION
EMPLOYEE VS. EMPLOYEE
INTENTIONAL BREACHES
PRIOR ACTS
JUDGEMENTS, AWARDS, SETTLEMENTS, FINES, PENALITIES.
ALSO….
When participants are co-defendants in a Civil action in which their employer is also named and has a duty to provide defense, and assuming there is no substantial legal conflict in the positions of the participants, the plan is hereby amended to cover the fees of only one attorney who would represent all participants.
SUPPLEMENTALSUPPLEMENTAL DEFENSEDEFENSE(NON-DUTY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE PROTECTION)(NON-DUTY RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE PROTECTION)
DEMOTIONDEMOTION
TRANSFERTRANSFER
TERMINATIONTERMINATION
SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION
INVOLVING…INVOLVING…
SUPPLEMENTAL
1. MUST INVOLVE A SPECIFIC INCIDENT.
2. DOES NOT REQUIRE THE INCIDENT INVOLVE DEALING WITH THE PUBLIC.
3. $5,000 PER INCIDENT MAXIMUM $10,000 LIFETIME AGGREGATE.
PARTICIPATING ATTORNEYS
PARTICIPATING ATTORNEYSPAID IN FULL
COVERAGE MAXIMUM BENEFIT
A. DEFENSE OF CRIMINAL CHARGES PAID IN FULL
B. ADVICE, CONSULTATION & PREPARATION PAID IN FULL FOR GRAND JURY HEARINGS
C. DEFENSE OF CIVIL LAWSUITS PAID IN FULL
D. DEFENSE OF EMPLOYMENT PAID IN FULL DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS, NOT INCLUDING NON DUTY-RELATED PERSONNEL PROCEEDINGS
Reimbursable costs are paid in full. The limitation for investigative feesin connection with the above covered matters is $1,000.
SERVING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
“MY COUSIN VINNY”
NON-PARTICIPATING ATTORNEYSINDEMNITY SCHEDULE
COVERAGE MAXIMUM BENEFIT
A. DEFENSE OF CRIMINAL CHARGES 1. Pleading and preparation prior to trial $9,500 2. Up to $700 per day of trial $9,500
B. ADVICE, CONSULTATION AND PREPARATION FOR GRAND JURY HEARING $2,500
C. DEFENSE OF CIVIL LAWSUITS 1. Pleading and preparation
$9,500 prior to trial
PLUS 2. Up to $700 per day of trial $9,500
D. DEFENSE OF ADMINISTRATIVE $9,000 PROCEEDINGS WHICH ARISE FROM INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE PUBLIC
E. SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT (If Purchased by Member)
DEFENSE OF OTHER EMPLOYMENT $5,000DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS ($10,000 LIFETIME AGGREGATE)In addition to the amounts shown above for Coverage’s A,B,C, and D, up to $1,000 is payable for
reimbursable costs and investigative fees.The fees for non-participating attorneys are payable at the rate of $85 per hour.
EXAMPLES OF CLAIM TYPES
(MAJORITY OF CASES INVOLVE PRELIMINARY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS)
POSSIBLE LAWSUITS
EXCESSIVE FORCE
DEMANDING BRIBES (MONETARY & SEXUAL)
FALSE ARREST
CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
PRISONER INJURIES
CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER
ALLEGED SPOUSAL ABUSE
OFF-DUTY VIOLATIONS (SPEEDING, DUI, DISORDERLY CONDUCT)
VIOLATION OF DEPARTMENTAL RULES WHILE DEALING WITH INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE PUBLIC.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT WHERE DIRECTED (LIGHTS, SIREN, ETC.)
USING POOR JUDGEMENT IN DUI CASE.
• SHOOTINGS – INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATIONS
• ARRESTS
• SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT
• ADMINISTRATIVE
P.L.E.A. and the FOP Texas Labor Council, Inc.
Are Honored To Serve
The Men And Women of Texas Law Enforcement.
THANK YOU