In a democratic society, we have been taught since early childhood that nobody is above the law – not even law enforcers. Like anybody else, law enforcers can at times get into situations wherein they would have to defend their actions in the line of duty in front of a court of law. Unfortunately, the cost of enlisting specialized defense counsels can be a bit more than a law enforcement officer can afford.

The Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund (LELDF) was founded by David Henderson Martin ...