In the case of a fatal police incident, the compensation owed (known as "death benefits") is paid to the deceased officer's surviving dependents. The most common examples of eligible dependents include the officer's spouse and children/stepchildren, but their parents and even siblings may be eligible if there are no primary dependants. In Arizona, line-of-duty death benefits generally come from 4 possible sources: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Public Safety Retirement system Workers' compensation Private sector sources Each of these sources may have a different definition of "line-of-duty death" and eligibility requirements to receive the benefit. Each case is decided on its own facts. If your loved one dies due to a line-of-duty accident or act of violence, workers' compensation death benefits in Arizona will be made available to you in order to help reduce the financial stress placed on you and your family during this difficult time. By filing a workers' compensation claim on your deceased loved one's behalf, you can receive compensation for: Medical care that your loved one required after the work-related injury that resulted in their death Wage loss earnings and disability benefits Funeral expenses (up to $5,000)