PORAC Legal Defense Fund Information

General

• Providing representation to public safety officers since 1974
• Run by peace officers for peace officers
• Reserves of more than 4 million dollars
• More than 63,000 participants
• No cap on benefits
• Panel of experienced attorneys

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

Civil and Criminal

Customary and Usual Services:

• Investigators
• Expert Witnesses
• Polygraphers
• Court Reporters
• Court Costs
• Conflict coverage - each member gets separate counsel