We retain legal defense firms that specialize in legal defense for administrative disciplinary actions, and criminal defense.
Legal Defense
Criminal Defense
Representation in defense of any criminal matter which occurred in connection with the performance of job duties or scope of employment.
- Investigations
- Accusations
- Charges filed on employee for actions during and within the scope of employment
Employment Actions
- Representation available for any disciplinary actions occurring during the course or scope of employment and job performance;
Department or Agency Disciplinary actions legal defense
- Reprimands
- Suspensions
- Termination
Civil Actions
- Representation in defense of a civil action relating to official job performance or duties as an employee.
- Representation in defense of a civil rights action relating to inmates/detainees or substantially similar matters or issues.
Civil Actions on behalf of the member
- Representation in the filing of affirmative actions which promote the objective of the association in accordance to law. These activities may include: complaints, lawsuits or necessary legal actions to assist the membership. All major actions shall be approved by the board and executive officers of the association as it is a common procedure by many associations.
- Legal assistance,guidance and oversight of affirmative grievances/actions for the membership.
Part Time Security Job Coverage
This Coverage is extended to Peace Officers
Representation for the coverage of part time security jobs is identical as in full time employment. This coverage is provided to defend the member against civil lawsuits and criminal charges for actions taken during the performance of job duties.
Employees Eligible for Coverage
Full Time Sworn Officers
Full time sworn officers are usually covered under civil service protection and have broader spectrum of defense upon disciplinary action(s) in employment. All sworn officers are eligible for coverage with U.S.C.O.P.S. up to include reserve and part time sworn officers.
Full time sworn officers are usually covered under civil service protection and have broader spectrum of defense upon disciplinary action(s) in employment. All sworn officers are eligible for coverage with U.S.C.O.P.S. up to include reserve and part time sworn officers.
"Part Time and Reserve Sworn Officers
Part Time and Reserve Sworn Officers are covered in defense of Criminal Charges, Civil actions or Investigations, just as the Full time officers sworn officers are but usually have a lower level of protection in employment disciplinary actions being at will employees in most cases of employment.
Part Time and Reserve Sworn Officers are covered in defense of Criminal Charges, Civil actions or Investigations, just as the Full time officers sworn officers are but usually have a lower level of protection in employment disciplinary actions being at will employees in most cases of employment.
Civilian Government Employees
Civilian Government Employees with civil service protection may be covered with USCOPS legal plan. The coverage is identical to full time sworn officers
Civilian Government Employees with civil service protection may be covered with USCOPS legal plan. The coverage is identical to full time sworn officers