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gdgriz t1_jdoi83f wrote

Reply to comment by Flexo-Specialist in Police Captain Criminally Charged 1 Day after Retirement by JustZonesing

Most of the time they don’t really have to. Because they are invariably found not guilty on reason of that they were a cop, and have privilege. So they sue, get their backpay plus money for mental anguish, pain and suffering. If they reach a deal with the town to keep their benefits they just go to another town and get a new job there.

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MakionGarvinus t1_jdoyq61 wrote

Yes, but if they 'retire' they are eligible for benefits. If they're 'fired' they aren't.

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SoftwarePatient5050 t1_jdq2xs6 wrote

That's not how pensions work. You don't lose it if you get fired. You're legally entitled to whatever you had vested in the system at the point you leave your employer. So whether he retired or was fired, he'd still get his pension.

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MakionGarvinus t1_jdqpug3 wrote

You're right. What am I thinking of, that cops get extra pay for if they quit/retire instead of being fired?

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