Protection you can count on HOW DOES CPPA DO THIS?
Provided through the Professional Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) * Successful representation to peace officers nationwide
* Reserves of over $3 million
* More than 14,000 participants
* Unlimited legal defense when using a plan attorney
* Large attorney panel including Thomas Rice in Denver, who successfully defended officers in Castle Rock through to the U.S. Supreme Court
* Ability to choose your own counsel with limitations
With PLEA, enrollees in Plan 1 (Admin., Criminal, Civil) receive coverage for just $45 per quarter. Plan 2 enrollees (Criminal, Civil) will pay $24 per quarter.
Besides experienced attorneys listed on the back of a participant’s ID card, other attorneys are being added. With PLEA you can always call an attorney of your choice if you need legal representation, although there are caps if he/she isn’t on the approved list.
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List of Approved Attorneys here
Read this important article on "Why would I need coverage?" by Attorney Tom Rice. Click Here
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PLAN 1
$45 a quarter/$15 month)
APPLICATION
Administrative (Duty related arising out of a specific incident)
Legal representation will be provided for the defense of administrative action brought against the participant arising out of a specific incident involving Internal Affairs, Grand Juries and Court Actions.
Administrative (Non duty related arising out of a specific incident)
Legal representation will be provided for the defense of administrative action brought against the participant involving Demotion, Transfer, Termination and Suspension. This coverage includes charges from your department such as “conduct unbecoming” and “spousal abuse.” This coverage has a limit of $5,000 per incident and a $10,000 lifetime aggregate limit.
PLUS ALL BENEFITS PROVIDED UNDER PLAN 2
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PLAN 2
($24 a quarter/$8 month)
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(Representation in cases arising from an act or omission within scope of employment)
Civil Full representation by an experienced attorney from the outset of the investigation through trial even if your employer defends and indemnifies. The Legal Defense Fund protects you directly. This benefit is available for all levels of investigations: Local, State and Federal.
Criminal Full representation by an experienced attorney from the outset of the investigation through trial. This benefit is available for all levels of investigations: Local, State and Federal.
Customary and Usual Services Investigators (limited to $1,000 per case), Expert Witnesses (limited to $3,500 per case), Polygraphers, Court Reporters, and Court Costs.
(For full details read the PLEA Legal Defense Fund Handbook and Summary Plan Description you will receive within 30 days of signing up for coverage)
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How to Enroll
To enroll in CPPA's LDF is simple. Become (and remain) a CPPA member by downloading/filling out/returning the Membership application under "Join Now." Then do the same with the LDF application "Legal Defense." (Policies become effective the 1st day of the month after CPPA receives your completed application. If you apply toward the end of the month, fax your LDF form to (719) 884-1257 to make the deadline, then mail the original copy to CPPA at: 1485 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Ste. 230, Colorado Springs, CO 80920; it's required for documentation).
If it's more convenient for you, email
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for applications or call 1-800-320-2772.
Dues for 2010 are $30 and include 16 other appreciated benefits including a free copy of CPPA’s annually-updated Colorado Peace Officers Statutory Source Book valued at $25.
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