Do the comparison yourself by checking the facts in the chart below.
The F.O.P. protects its members with the FOP/ALC Plan in the center column. Keep in mind, APA's PORAC plan may be supplemented by a second type of coverage by ANOTHER law firm, which usually requires the Association to authorize what they call "extended" legal services.
With the FOP/ALC Plan YOU deal with your attorney directly.
It's your choice.. With the FOP/ALC you get ONE plan with a large, respected law firm, experienced and successful in labor issues.
Unlike the AHPA plan, the FOP/ALC legal plan puts you in control of your legal services. Join the FOP/ALC. You don't need a board "vote" or permission to determine if you get legal services.
Chart: At the left is a list of the covered benefits. The second and third columns list the covered benefits of the FOP/ALC Plan compared to the AZCOPA plan (Actual coverage depends upon the AZCOPA exclusions).
Disciplinary hearing representation for job related matters:
UNLIMITED for member, spouse, dependant children.
NONE
a.
Administrative inquiries or investigations.
Covered 100% by the ALC.
a.
NONE
b.
Pre-termination hearings.
Covered 100% by the ALC.
b.
NONE
c.
Post-termination matter before a review board or arbitrator.
Covered 100% by the ALC.
c.
NONE
(i) pre-hearing assistance and counsel (where the work is really done), including interviewing witnesses, reviewing documents, conferring with member and opposing counsel, preparing briefs, and all other hearing preparation;
Covered 100% by the ALC.
(i) NONE
(ii) actual hearing time.
Covered 100% by the ALC.
(ii) NONE
d.
Appeals beyond Superior Court
d. Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court, if necessary.
d.
NONE
Trial defense for job related matters (civil or criminal).
UNLIMITED for member, spouse, dependant children.
Spouses and children not covered.
a.
Pre-trial preparation time including interviewing witnesses, reviewing documents, preparing the cross and direct examinations of witnesses, and all other trial preparation.
Covered 100% by the ALC.
Criminal: No limits on member coverage.
Civil: Provides counsel for member only if employer refuses to provide a lawyer.
b.
Actual trial time.
Covered 100% by the ALC.
See Above
c.
Appeals to next level.
Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court, if necessary.
See Above
Bail bond in criminal matters.
Bond up to $50,000.
NONE
IRS Audit Representation.
Up to 65 hours of representation in the event of an IRS Audit of member's personal returns.
NONE
Will preparation.
Free for member and spouse.
NONE
Motor Vehicle Representation.
Unlimited defense of moving violations except DUI/DWI and drug related matters.
NONE
Assistance with property damage recovery.
Five (5) free hours of representation per year.
NONE
Telephone consultations.
UNLIMITED
NONE
Estate Representation.
UNLIMITED for survivors of members killed in the line of duty.
NONE
Discounted rate for other legal services.
$115 per hour; 25% contingency fees.
NONE
Response to officer involved critical incidents.
UNLIMITED
If deemed necessary - must call a representative first.
Direct contact with attorney.
YES - 24 hours per day, via a toll free number if out of the Phoenix area.
NONE
Legislative work to promote/protect law enforcement interests.
YES (For example: preserve 40 hour work week for law enforcement.)
NONE
Class Action claims that promote law enforcement issues, for example: Fair Labor Standards Act and wage claims.
YES
Board may choose to become involved in issues that would have a favorable impact on members, such as filing briefs in support of law enforcement.
