Frequently Asked Questions
TO/FROM/SUBJECT LETTER CAVEAT (PROTECTIVE LANGUAGE)
In any internal correspondence that you are directed to prepare, i.e. a To/From/Subject letter, be sure to start with the following statement:
"I am making this statement for administrative purposes only. I have not done so voluntarily, but in compliance with an order of a Superior Officer. This statement in no way constitutes any waiver of my rights, and this statement, or any part thereof, may not be used against me in any subsequent criminal proceeding."
PBA LEGAL, LABOR AND WORKERS COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS
Fax: 516-248-2427
350 Old Country Road, Suite 106
Garden City, New York 11530
Fax: 516-921-3078
180 Froehlich Farm Boulevard
Woodbury, New York 11797-0457
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE TO GO TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS
Notify a PBA representative IMMEDIATELY.
If you are the subject of the investigation, you are entitled to have a PBA representative and attorney present during the interview.
If you are being called as a witness, you are not entitled to have representation present during the interview.
ALWAYS ask for a copy of your letter and keep it for future reference.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I SUSTAIN A LINE-OF-DUTY INJURY?
- All injured officers should get an aided number.
- Rules and Regulations state that injuries must be reported within 7 days of occurrence.
- Make sure a PBA rep is present when the initial report is written.
- It is imperative that the initial report is written correctly. Incorrect documentation could lead to a loss of benefits.
- The injured officer is not required to seek medical attention immediately.
- If an aided number is given and the PO signs on sick, he/she must see the surgeon within 24 hours. If the injury is a re-occurrence of a previous injury, then you must see the surgeon immediately (if ambulatory) if the surgeon's office is open, or within 24 hours if the surgeon's office is closed.
- If he/she is in too much pain or is not able to travel, call MAO at 573-7410 and ask to schedule your visit at a later time or date.
- Keep in mind, that the injured officer can still be ordered in.
- If the officer gets an aided number and does not go on sick leave, he/she must see the Surgeon on his or her next tour that coincides with the Surgeon's hours.
- Disputes over time off for recovery are resolved by a 207-C or Medical Review.
- Form C-3 must be filled out within 10 days. These are completed with the aided packet.
Also...
- LOD injuries require no out-of-pocket expense for the injured officers.
- Any questions, call a PBA representative or the PBA Workers Compensation attorney for help.
Monday - Friday: 0900 - 1615 hours and 1900 - 2100
Saturday: 0900 - 1100
Sunday: 1000 - 1100
Holidays: 1000 - 1100
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I TAKE SICK OR SUSTAIN AN INJURY WHILE OFF DUTY?
If it will prevent the PO from working, 0ff-duty sicknesses/injuries require a visit to the surgeon within 24 hours.
Off-duty sickness/injuries that will not prevent the PO from working require a visit to the surgeon on the injured officer's next tour that coincides with the Surgeon's office hours.
Monday - Friday: 0900 - 1615 hours and 1900 - 2100
Saturday: 0900 - 1100
Sunday: 1000 - 1100
Holidays: 1000 - 1100
WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE SURGEON'S OFFICE?
Monday - Friday: 0900 - 1615 hours and 1900 - 2100
Saturday: 0900 - 1100
Sunday: 1000 - 1100
Holidays: 1000 - 1100
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MY DENTAL COVERAGE?
Changes in coverage can be made every November, usually late in the month, during the same time when changes can be made to your medical coverage. Watch your department email for the notification. For paperwork to change your coverage, call (516) 573-7232. Our Healthplex representative is Tim Kelly. He can be reached at (516) 542-2659.
WHO IS MY DEFERRED COMPENSATION REPRESENTATIVE?
Legislature
Police Academy (Staff and Recruits)
Public Relations
Aviation
Emergency Ambulance Bureau (NUMC)
Fleet Services
Juvenile Aid Bureau
Police Precincts: 1st
Traffic & Violations
Traffic Safety
Affirmative Action
Asset Forfeiture
Bomb Squad
DAI
Dept of Social Services
District Attorney
Highway Patrol
Bellmore Building
Police Precincts: 2nd, 5th and 7th
Pistol Range
Public Administration Purchasing
Bureau of Special Operations (BSO)
Communication Bureau
Crimes Against Property
Cultural Development
FBI Task Force
Gang Squad
Internal Affairs
IT
Data Processing
Marine Bureau
MAP/Planning
Missing Persons
Mounted Unit
Narcotics
PAL
Parks & Recreation
PBA
Police Precincts 3rd, 4th, 6th and 8th
ITU (Police)
Special Investigations Squad (SIS)
Prudential will be rotating a counselor at the off-site office, located at 530 Rex Corp Plaza, 5th floor in Uniondale. Hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 3pm (516) 357-8700
WHEN DO I RECEIVE HOLIDAY PAY AND EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCE?
First holiday check is issued on the first Thursday after Flag Day and includes
- New Year's Day
- Lincoln's Birthday
- Washington's Birthday
- Memorial Day
Equipment check is issued on the first Thursday of July.
Second holiday check is issued the first Thursday in December and includes
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Election Day
- Thanksgiving
Christmas is paid on December 26th.
Martin Luther King Day - If worked, it's paid in your next mini check. If you do not work it, it is paid at the end of the year.
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
PBA members, active and retired receive a 10% discount to all Sandals, Beaches and Grand Pinapple resorts.
Contact Peter Blum at (256) 777-5777
