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Program Description

The Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB) provides death and education benefits to survivors of fallen public safety officers.

Public safety officers include the following:

  • Law enforcement officers
  • Firefighters
  • Other first responders

Benefit amounts may vary year to year. This may include a one-time payment for death or disability in the line of duty.

General Program Requirements

Survivors may include any of the following:

  • Spouses
  • Children
  • PSOB beneficiaries
  • Surviving parents

Application Process

Visit the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Programs page to find out how to file a claim.

Last Updated: 02/04/2025