A reminder of how ARC legal assistance can help you

15 April 2021

A reminder to all our members about the ARC legal assistance cover we offer that provides excellent value and covers a wide range of matters.

Previously we were able to absorb the cost of this policy but due to its success a small fee is now required - and this is due mostly to one area.

As Police Officers we are one of the most scrutinised professions and can be subject to allegations of misconduct. All subscribing Federation members are covered for ‘on duty’ conduct however we are also expected to conduct ourselves appropriately ‘off duty’ as well and held to the same standards.

The decision as to what is ‘on or off duty conduct’ is not always clear and there is not the same cover for matters that are deemed to be ‘off duty conduct’. It won’t be a surprise to anybody that legal fees can quickly run into many thousands of pounds that many will not have ready access too.

These types of claim are expensive and hence the fee.

The policy also covers all sorts of other legal matters including motoring and consumer disputes just to name a couple.

Have a look at the details on our website and the details of cover including how to sign up to the policy. https://www.polfed.org/Kent/media/1319/11-01-19-60257-kent-police-federation-legal-protection-ipid.pdf

The fee is £3.75 a month and in the scale of things is a posh coffee at your preferred outlet!Serving and pensioner members up to 70 years are eligible to apply.