NYLCare, an affiliate of New York Life, provides a health benefits package. The District of Columbia also offers a group life insurance program.
Employees receive a basic level of insurance and can purchase additional coverage as desired.
Life insurance for immediate family members is also available. Currently, the amount of leave time earned increases to six hours per pay period from 3 to 15 years, and to eight hours per pay period after 15 years. Officers earn sick leave at a rate of four hours for every two-week pay period, for an annual total of 13 days. The MPD supplies each officer with the necessary uniform and equipment, and replaces items as needed. The classes must be related to work.