Due to the dangers involved in police work, many officers will not have the opportunity to retire with a pension. Instead, they will be forced to take a leave of absence based upon disability.
The Retirement Board of The Policemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund-City of Chicago, oversees their benefits as well as those of regularly retired officers. Being a member of this board, renders a tremendous amount of authority over the lives of thousands of individuals and, therefore, carries a great deal of responsibility. Whenever a disabled officer seeks changes in his/her retirement annuity, they must go before the Board for a hearing. Unfortunately, the appearance of impropriety rears its …
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