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Scottish Government - 09 Feb 2010 09:15
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Support scheme for police dependants

Surviving dependants of police officers killed in the line of duty are to get financial support through a new government-funded scheme. Currently these dependants have their pensions withdrawn when they form new relationships.

The Police Survivor Support Scheme will see up to £20,000 given to families of officers who have been killed to give added financial support after the end of the pension entitlement.

The Scottish Government funded initiative will be run by the Police Dependants' Trust (PDT), which has been providing financial support to the families of officers killed on duty for over 40 years.

Announcing the scheme, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said:

"We should never forget those brave police officers who have given their life to protect our communities. This Scheme will give financial support to those dependants where financial hardship has arisen. It is most appropriate that this scheme should benefit from the expertise and experience of the Trust."

PDT Chief Executive David French said:

"The Trust has been operating since 1966 and we are delighted to work with the Scottish Government to administer the scheme for our widows. It should also be noted that all those eligible for this scheme should have been registered with us already. I hope that many more will be able to access the assistance that the Trust may be able to offer."

The Scottish Government has worked closely with the PDT and drew on its experience of supporting former officers and their dependants to develop the scheme.

Potential beneficiaries of the scheme will apply to the PDT, who will process the payment after deciding the application is eligible.

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