Some that know me may also know I was a cadet with the MSP in the mid 80's and due to a seizure, sent to work as a 911 dispatcher. It was apparent from my seizure history, at the time, that I was not suited to be a law enforcement officer. I was grateful to have a job. because I was not eligible to retire.
In this situation, I think that demand should have been made prior to any official retirement check being cut. The PD will not win this battle.
agreed, the government signed the contract and should be held to that contract unless the retiree wishes to waive their claim.
Knowing a few LEO, wear and tear on the body hits the point where they really can't perform as a patrol officer.
Why people think officers really want to have a physical confrontation with each encounter is beyond me, they end up paying a price for that as well.
But on the flip side I know guys who have a hearing loss (ever so slight) from their military service and they qualify for a disability payment.
I've also seen civilian employees of DoD subject to hazardous conditions, even injured and they are not given the same options.
They are told to go home and call their doctor.
Inequities exist, but we all agreed to the conditions (in some form). Can't retro actively change the compensation package