ASSAULT UPON A MEMBER. A member shall immediately report any case of assault or battery upon his/her person arising out of, or in connection with, his/her duties. Such matters shall be immediately reported to the Superintendent. In the event of an assault or battery against a member arising out of, or in connection with, his/her duties, the Board shall provide legal assistance and indemnification to the member consistent with the requirements of Title 18A, Chapter 16. The Board shall be under no obligation to fund any affirmative prosecution of any civil or criminal action by the member against the wrongdoer for any assault or battery. When absence due to injuries arises out of or from such assault or battery, the member shall be entitled to full salary and other benefits for the period of such other absences in accordance with N.J.S.A., 18A:30-2.1.
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