The ruling comes after former Gila County Sheriff s deputy John France s 3.5-year fight for benefits. Author: Bianca Buono Updated: 3:27 AM MST March 5, 2021
PHOENIX After fighting for three and a half years, former Gila County Sheriff s deputy John France has won.
This week, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of first responders struggling with PTSD like France.
As a sergeant with the Gila County Sheriff s Office, France responded to a call in June of 2017. A man was threatening suicide.
France and his partner approached the house. After clearing the perimeter, they moved in. That s when the suspect came barreling down the stairs armed with a shotgun pointed straight at the officers. France begged for him to drop the gun. The suspect didn t so France and his partner fired.