MPA Legal
Coverage
The MPA protects the interest
of Mesa PD officers and provides professional representation. We have no
telephone solicitations or other distractions to divert us from working
for our members.
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Benefits & Service |
Provided by MPA |
Provided by APA-LDF |
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Administrative representation including Merit Board discipline hearings, grievances and special actions to Superior/other courts. |
Legal team has extensive experience before administrative review boards and has successfully taken cases on appeal to The Superior Courts. |
An existing MPA benefit. |
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Criminal Defense for MPA matters occurring within the scope of employment. |
MPA has arranged for legal representation with unlimited coverage of all expenses. |
APA-LDF provides unlimited coverage of all expenses. |
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24-hour number: 1-800-255-5610. |
MPA and legal team available 24 hours for assistance. |
APA-LDF 24-hour number 1800-255-5610. |
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Response to critical incidents. |
MPA and legal team have assisted officers during critical incidents for the past 10 years. |
An existing Benefit. |
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Civil defense on matters occurring within the scope of employment. |
MPA legal team has represented involved officers for over 20 years. |
An existing benefit (unlimited regardless of city representation. |
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Consultation with attorney. |
MPA Legal team provides free MPA consultations. |
An existing benefit. |
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Personal injury/insurance recovery (on/off duty). |
MPA legal team for 10 years has provided this service at a reduced fee. |
An existing benefit. |
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Political and legislative action. |
MPA and legal team are constant voices of city council, state legislature, and via NAPO, the U.S. Congress. |
Peace Officers Research Association of California (LDF administers) is available. |
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Class Action claims(e.g. FLSA wage and hour claims). |
MPA legal team has settled matters such as paid lunch periods and overtime, and will continue to do so. |
An existing MPA benefit. |
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Discounted fees on wills to MPA members and family. |
MPA legal team has provided this service for over 10 years and will continue to do so. |
An existing MPA benefit. |
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Legal defense for traffic offenses excluding DUI/DWI on drugs or alcohol. |
Referrals to lawyers in fields not covered by this policy. |
An existing MPA benefit. |