FALSE ARREST. (a) The Town shall indemnify by insurance or otherwise each employee against false arrest suits while acting in the line of duty as a policeman within the General Statutes and rules and regulations of the Avon Police Department. Each employee agrees to abide by the terms of said policy. Should a suit be filed against an employee arising from his/her performance of official duties as a policeman, which is not covered by the aforementioned insurance and does not result from his/her willful, wanton, or unauthorized act, the Town shall provide legal counsel to defend such lawsuit. (b) In the event of settlement of any such suit, the employer shall provide the Officer with a copy of any release obtained.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement