Senator Marshall Applauds Improved Processing Speed for Fallen Officer Benefits

Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), applauds an announcement by the Department of Justice that processing speed for the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Program has tripled in the last month, providing over $96 million in benefits to eligible surviving families of fallen public safety officers. The PSOB Program provides benefits to family members of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders, as well as disability benefits to officers and their families in case of a catastrophic injury in the line of duty. These important benefits provide families with funds to help them adjust after loss or catastrophic disability, as well as assisting with education costs. “Growing up as the son of the El Dorado Police Chief, I saw firsthand what our officers risk every day to keep our communities safe. When an officer doesn’t come home, their family shouldn’t have to fight the government on top of everything else,” said Senator Marshall. “I’m glad DOJ is cutting the red tape and getting these benefits to families faster — that’s exactly how it should work, and I’ll keep pushing until every family gets what they’ve earned, when they need it.” For more information on the DOJ announcement, click here . Background: In 2025, the state of Kansas lost four law enforcement officers in the line of duty: Undersheriff Brandon Gaede, Phillips County Sheriff’s Office; Deputy Elijah Ming, Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office; Officer Hunter Simoncic, Kansas City, Kansas Police Department; and Sergeant Scott Heimann, Hays Police Department. Click here for the Senate resolution honoring these officers on National Police Week and for more information on the work Senator Marshall is doing to support Kansas law enforcement. ### Contact: Payton Fuller