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POST approves line-of-duty death benefit after affidavit dispute in Montgomery County case
Summary
The Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission voted Oct. 17 to approve a line-of-duty death benefit for the family of a former Montgomery County deputy after commissioners discussed whether the statutorily required affidavit could be signed by the employing sheriff.
The Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission voted Oct. 17 to approve a line-of-duty death benefit for the family of a former Montgomery County deputy, ending a delay that commissioners said stemmed from disagreement over the wording of a statutorily required affidavit.
The commission approved a motion to allow the family to proceed with the benefit application after Montgomery County officials explained why the county sheriff would not sign the standard affidavit used by the state. A motion to approve carried with all commissioners voting in favor; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Spangler.
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