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Learn about peer support, counseling services, and assistance available to survivors, agencies, and injured officers throughout the review of their PSOB applications and claims.
The PSOB Program provides 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.
If you have questions about the PSOB Program and would like to speak with a Customer Resource Specialist, please call 1-888-744-6513 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.
BJA’s PSOB Office is honored to review the more than 1,200 claims submitted each year on behalf of America's fallen and catastrophically disabled public safety heroes and their loved ones.
The Public Safety Officers' Benefits Act of 1976 authorizes BJA to prescribe the maximum fee that a representative may charge a claimant for services rendered in connection with any claim before the Bureau.
During this webinar, which took place on July 7, 2021, presenters discussed the FY 2021 National Initiatives: Law Enforcement and Prosecution funding opportunity, highlighting program goals, eligibility, how to apply, and more.