Police Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Proposed Bill Adds Campus Police Officers to DOJ's Benefits Program

Congressman Michael Capuono has filed a bill in honor of a slain Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) officer that would provide federal financial assistance to campus police injured in the line of duty.

June 6, 2013
1 min to read


Congressman Michael Capuono has filed a bill in honor of a slain Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) officer that would provide federal financial assistance to campus police injured in the line of duty.

Police believe that the two brothers suspected in the Boston Marathon bombings shot Sean Collier, 26, to death three days after the incident, while Collier was on patrol duty.

Ad Loading...

Capuano's legislation, called the Officer Sean Collier Campus Police Recognition Act of 2013, would add campus police officers to the Department of Justice's Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program, reports Fox News. Currently the program provides financial aid to police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians wounded while in service. The program also provides benefits to eligible family members if they are killed.

More Training

Black background with red and blue police light bar, logo for POLICE, headline about why you should attend the DroneSense by Versaterm Innovation Summit.
Trainingby Wayne ParhamMarch 9, 2026

Why Attend the DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm?

Let’s hear from Ryan Bracken, head of product, about why your agency should send someone to the first annual DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm in April.

Read More →
Black background with red and blue police light bar, logo for POLICE, headline about why you should attend the DroneSense by Versaterm Innovation Summit.
Trainingby Wayne ParhamMarch 9, 2026

Why Attend the DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm?

Let’s hear from Ryan Bracken, head of product, about why your agency should send someone to the first annual DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm in April.

Read More →
Man in a blue blazer lifting his shirt to reveal a concealed handgun in a waistband holster while standing outdoors.
SponsoredMarch 2, 2026

Safariland Solis Rethinks Concealable Duty

What if Level I retention didn’t require a full duty rig? Safariland’s Solis delivers trusted ALS security in a streamlined OWB platform built for administrative and plainclothes professionals who need protection without the bulk.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Blue graient background with logos for InVeris, Caldwell, and FATS.
TrainingJanuary 14, 2026

Caswell Live Fire Spins Off from InVeris

Caswell Live Fire has spun off from parent company InVeris, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Caswell’s founding. Over the past 100 years, Caswell has developed pioneering solutions that support military, law enforcement, and commercial clients worldwide.

Read More →
Thumbnail for video series POLICE Topics, Tactics & Tips with a yellow headline that reads When Do You Transport a Wounded Officer Instead of Waiting for EMS?
Patrolby Wayne ParhamOctober 26, 2025

When Do You Transport a Wounded Officer Instead of Waiting for EMS?

Thumbnail for video series POLICE Topics, Tactics & Tips with a yellow headline that reads When Do You Transport a Wounded Officer Instead of Waiting for EMS?

Read More →
Coffee Break With Police Experts thumnail for topic of Using Your Patrol Vehicle for Cover.
Patrolby Wayne ParhamOctober 3, 2025

Coffee Break with Police Experts: Using Your Patrol Vehicle for Cover

In this video, hear from Dustin Mowery, a product specialist at Team Wendy, as he discusses how to best use a patrol vehicle for cover.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Police magazine logo with emergency lights and law enforcement solutions text
TrainingSeptember 19, 2025

What Officers Should Have in Their IFAK

Sydney Vail, M.D., explains what officers should carry in their IFAKs, the importance of carrying two tourniquets, and the necessity of locating medical gear in a location that can be easily accessed with either hand.

Read More →
Police Magazine logo with emergency lights, featuring law enforcement training topics
Patrolby Wayne ParhamSeptember 17, 2025

How to Get Free Active Threat Response Training

Learn how your agency can get free active threat response training. Mike Willis, of the United States Deputy Sheriff’s Association, details what the program teaches and explains other available free training programs.

Read More →
Police officer crouching behind vehicle, holding rifle in tactical stance
Vehicle Opsby Wayne ParhamAugust 29, 2025

Using Patrol Vehicles for Cover

While a patrol vehicle offers some cover protection when taking fire, remain mobile and don’t stick to one piece of cover indefinitely. Dustin Mowery, of Team Wendy, shares what he teaches about using vehicles as cover.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
TrainingAugust 25, 2025

San Francisco Police Recruit Dies in Training

Recruit Officer Jon-Marques Psalms, 30, reportedly suffered a medical emergency after completing a training exercise on Wednesday August 20, 2025, at the Academy.

Read More →