Survivor Benefits

 Yearly, C.O.P.S. compiles the state benefits available to surviving families.  Benefits include education benefits, state benefits, worker’s compensation, pension, funeral benefits and miscellaneous organizations that assist.  Download your state benefits package below.


Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB)

A unique effort of the U.S. Department of Justice; local, state, tribal, and federal public safety agencies; and national organizations, the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Programs provide death and education benefits to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders and disability benefits to officers catastrophically injured in the line of duty.


Visit www.psob.gov to file a death or disability claim.


The amount of the PSOB benefit is $437,503 for eligible deaths occurring on or after October 1, 2023. For benefit amounts prior to October 1, 2022, please visit
this page.

To contact a liaison in your state, contact the National C.O.P.S. Office.

Other Benefits Provided by C.O.P.S.

Take advantage of additional benefits that C.O.P.S. provide survivors.

State Benefits Package by State

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