Exclusive / Sanchong Police Department Criticized for "Delaying Compensation Report by Two Months"; Police Department: To Secure Better Conditions; Lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm Explains Relevant Legal Provisions Regarding Death in the Line of Duty and Compensation

Case Background and Legal Disputes

Exclusive/Sanchong Police Pension was criticized for “delaying reporting for 2 months” Police Station: In order to strive for better conditions│One TV News reporter Lin Yiwen

In July this year, Huang Weizhen, a police officer from the Sanchong Houde Police Station, was tragically hit by a drugged driver in the opposite direction while on duty, and ultimately died of his injuries. The New Taipei City Police Department immediately promised that it would fully assist with the pension matter. However, a member of Congress broke the news and pointed out that the police department delayed for more than two months after the incident before submitting the pension information to the central government, seriously neglecting the grassroots police officers. In this regard, the New Taipei City Police Department pointed out that it strategically postponed the report after considering that the pension conditions would be more favorable after the amendment to the law. The relevant complete information was submitted on September 23, and the Police Department also determined on October 14 that it would be "official-related". "Sacrifice in the line of duty" determined that there was absolutely no issue of neglect.

A lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm stated that death in the line of duty refers to the unfortunate loss of life by civil servants or military personnel while performing their duties or tasks. According to Taiwanese law, if a civil servant or military personnel dies in the line of duty, their family is entitled to apply for a death benefit. The amount of the death benefit is calculated based on factors such as the deceased's rank and seniority, and typically includes a basic death benefit and additional compensation. In addition, the family may also be entitled to other benefits, such as educational subsidies and medical care. If the death involves specific circumstances (such as war or major disasters), the death benefit may be increased to further guarantee the family's livelihood.

Opinion of Fidelity Law Firm

Lawyers at Fidelity Law Firm advise that in similar cases, one should not only look at the news headlines, but also return to the evidence, legal requirements, procedural stages, and the client's actual objectives. If the case has entered the court, district prosecutor's office, investigation bureau, or negotiation process, the earlier the information is gathered, the more room for maneuver it will retain.

What should be confirmed first when encountering similar cases?

• First, organize the event timeline, notices, contracts, chat logs, photos, videos, and payment information.
• Confirm the current stage of the process: it may be just a consultation, you may have been interviewed, you may have received a summons, you may have entered into court proceedings, or you may need to file a lawsuit to seek compensation.
• Assess whether there are immediate risks such as statute of limitations, evidence preservation, detention, imprisonment, settlement negotiations, or media exposure.