Personal Finances

Some key tips for staying safe in the new year

Two-thirds of survey respondents said high housing costs are making it more difficult to recruit new officers

As rural officers are priced out of the housing market, department heads scramble to fill positions and retain experienced staff

Take 5 minutes to share your experience

Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others

Learn how to enhance personal and family safety and fend off cyber and physical threats

You are not going to change or save the world, but you will make a difference in the lives of individuals who need you at a moment’s notice

Become an asset to your shift and watch just how quickly and easily you adapt to your new profession

Being familiar with agency policy regarding off-duty work is the first step cops must take

Officers must also check they are truly eligible for retirement before submitting their paperwork

Improve the odds of retiring on your terms by taking advantage of other account and employment options

Sometimes it takes a national emergency to force us to focus on our financial health

Breaking down the tax benefits, and eligibility cutoffs for stimulus payments outlined by The CARES Act

The CARES Act provides for the suspension of principal and interest payments on most Direct Loans and Federal Family Education Loans

All too often police officers put themselves in unnecessary financial strain, causing them to have to work a ton of overtime or even get a side job