It seems excessive to me. I don't understand it either. I'm not against supporting the officer's family, but 4000 people for his funeral? We don't do that for armed forces funerals...why is a police officer different?
I was also with the understanding that travel was paid for. Not sure about time.
Those asked to specifically attend in line of their duty or job will be compensated for their travel, not paid for their time. Many of the others that will attend will attend at their own expense, out the fact that they have a sense of honour, and dignity, and pride, and heart.
Lynn
