A new state law will potentially provide more support to the families of Colorado firefighters and police officers injured or killed in the line of duty.
Under the new measure, which was signed into law Thursday by Gov. Jared Polis, gives more leeway to the Colorado Fire and Police Association Pension Board to adjust contributions in order to better help families, KCNC-TV reports. The fund also gradually will be increased over the next 10 years.
“This legislation will help ensure that the disability and retirement plans are stronger so that those who put their lives on the line for our community can retire with dignity after a career of service,” Mike Frainier, president of Colorado's firefighters union, said in a statement.
