Takeaways from AP’s investigation of US death benefits program for public safety officers

Takeaways from AP’s investigation of US death benefits program for public safety officers

A federal program that provides benefits to the families of police and firefighters who die and become disabled on duty is rapidly growing while facing criticism for increasing delays in deciding claims

This 2008 photo provided by Lisa Afolayan shows Nate Afolayan with his daughters, Natalee and Lea, at their home in San Jacinto, Calif. (Lisa Afolayan via AP)