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Proposal Honors Fallen N.H. Officer; Helps Others

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Feb 11, 2007 2:23 pm US/Eastern

Proposal Honors Fallen N.H. Officer; Helps Others

Slideshow: Officer Michael Briggs Remembered

MANCHESTER, N.H. (WBZ) ― The shooting death of Manchester police officer Michael Briggs had led to the proposal of a $100,000 state benefit for the family of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.

The proposed bill, known as "Michael's Law" would add to a package of death benefits already offered by the federal government and other sources.

Briggs, 35, was shot in the head while answering a call while on duty in October. His accused killer faces the death penalty in a capital murder trial.

Michael's Law's main supporter is Manchester Democrat Sen. Lou D'Allensando, who said the monetary figure was picked to bring the Granite State in line with other states. The proposed bill also has strong support from a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

Concerns of Police Survivors, a national group, said 28 states pay death benefits when an officer is killed on duty; the average amount is $50,000.

The federal government pays families $295,000 and offers tuition help to spouses and children.

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