Links To Safety Officer Support Programs

There are numerous support programs for the families of fallen safety officers. The Bluecoats of Medina County through this web-site will make every effort to provide updated information on such organizations.

Bureau of Justice Assistance - Public Safety Officers Benefit Program
Federal benefits for survivors of federal, state and local police, fire and emergency public saftey officers killed in the line of duty.

National Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (COPS)
An organization that provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Ohio Chapter - Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (COPS)
The Ohio Chapter of the National COPS organization.

Workers' Compensation Benefits For Non-Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Benefits may be provided to a non-Federal law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Essentially, these benefits are provided if a state or local law enforcement officer is killed while engaged in the apprehension or attempted apprehension of a person who has committed a crime against the United States or who is being sought by a law enforcement authority of the United States.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)
A foundation to honor fallen firefighters and assist their families and co-workers.