Officer's Fall into Creek after Foot Chase Not an 'Accident'

A police officer who unsuccessfully gave chase to a fleeing larceny suspect and fell into a ravine while reporting the suspect's escape was not entitled to accidental disability retirement benefits.Case: Roth v. DiNapoli, No. 515078, 04/11/2013, published.Facts: Roger Roth, a police officer, responded to a call of a larceny in progress at a department store. Upon arriving at the store, Roth saw the suspect flee and gave chase through a wooded area. The suspect jumped a ravine and escaped. Roth made a radio call to report the suspect's escape while standing at the edge of the ...