Controversy
Currently, there is controversy over benefits afforded to Auxiliary Police. Under current law, Auxiliary Police do not have "peace officer" status. In 2008 the federal government denied death benefits for the families of Auxiliary Police Officer's Eugene Marshalik and Nicholas Pekearo, who were killed in the line of duty, due to their lack of peace officer status when they were killed. In an appeal, the federal government reversed their decision and approved their death benefits.
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