Jackson Jambalaya

As a tax payer and resident of Madison County, I beg the Sheriff to keep this man employed until he gets full retirement unless medical retirement is just as good. I do not believe anyone in this county would object to such a thing.

I second 3:52's comment. It's crazy to me that anyone in this line of work would need to depend on fundraising. The guy who shot him will have free medical care, food and housing for life. At the very least, Deputy Sullivan should have the same. He should also get every dime the shooter was worth.

As a tax payer and resident of Madison County, I OBJECT!

I agree. We own a business and a home in Madison. It’s the right thing to do. Praying for this man and his family, as well as the other officer that was shot.

I can’t understand why in a republican led state with a governor that started his career as a sheriff deputy, that law enforcement would not have more protection in these instances. Anytime law enforcement is injured in the life of duty, they should get their full salary until retirements kicks in. If they die in the line of duty, their spouse should continue to draw their salary or receive a substantial insurance payout. Additionally any medical expenses incurred by a first responder as a result of their work should be paid in full by State if it’s not covered by insurance. Simply the right thing to do.

Don't they have insurance, and workman's Comp. I feel bad for the guy, but it I got shot at my Job...will you passed the hat. I work in a C-Store. Fortunately I have only been robbed twice in five years, but each time I wondered if I would make it home.

You people must not be familiar with Workers' Compensation. His medical expenses are and will be covered by Comp for as long as he lives. Comp over-rides any insurance program in Mississippi, including the coverage of state, municipal and county employees. Additionally, if he is ruled to be disabled (later) he will be retired on SS as if he had fully retired. His PERS account is his and his survivors.

Non-governmental first responders are covered by the same Comp laws. This applies to ambulance personnel, for example, with private company coverage. Comp over-rides.

The same people who bitch about the PERS program are now suggesting that a spouse continue to receive salary and retirement benefits for the rest of her life. Why limit that to first responders? What about highway workers, front line service employees serving the public, workers in municipal water departments and tax collectors offices - any and all of them are candidates to be shot or injured in the line of duty. Non-LEO government workers are shot or assaulted across this country every day.

Doesn't the W/C wage and salary replacement end after just 8 years in Mississippi?

Then I would guess ObamaCare would kick in.

Actually it's 8.65 years. Here's a link to basic Q&A but there are comp attorneys out there who should be contacted for further information. The main point here is that there will be ZERO medical expenses that he or his family are responsible for. Of course medical expense is the least of concerns at the moment.

http://www.jayfosterlaw.com/library/mississippi-workers-compensation-facts-and-questions-and-answers/

note: I'm not Jay Foster, have never heard of him and have no affiliation with his firm.

The Mississippi Attorney General's Office administers the Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Trust Fund which provides benefits to law enforcement officers and firefighters injured in the line of duty. Benefits provided pursuant to the Disability Trust are separate and distinct from workers compensation. The workers compensation benefit is 66 /23 of the average weekly wage and are not taxed. Medical expenses are unlimited.