It was mentioned on the radio as being specifically for that purpose; they weren’t detectives (and the Jersey City cop wasn’t either), and were promoted posthumously specifically to provide more benefits.
It sounds nince, but I’m looking at it as the person paying the bill. I don’t doubt that police officers, with a strong union and great benefits, already have generous benefits provided if they die in the line of duty.
Detective First Grade is much higher than patrolman.
The two officers and their family paid a higher price.