Personal Finances

There is no magical system that kicks in to take care of officers hurt on the job — and that needs to change

As a leader, it is your responsibility to provide resources for your officers so they can develop a high-level financial wellness plan

Putting together a simple budget is not difficult. Here are some tips

Regardless of what option turns out to best fit your family’s needs, there are some very important points to remember as you’re making choices

Before you let those lateral transfer dollars burn a hole in your pocket, consider how to best invest in your financial security, on-duty safety or well-being

"I consider it a tragedy that I have deputies that have to get government assistance to support their family," writes Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott

Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family

Guardian House, a 66-unit complex, will have reduced rents for first responders who meet certain income requirements

The best way to break the cycle is to resist spending beyond your means

How an age-old challenge and a new generation are chipping away at defined-benefit pensions

Police leaders celebrated the bill, saying it could help alleviate the police recruiting crisis

Police leaders and influencers must be advocates for disabled LEOs, both for those who hope to return to work and those who never will

Learn who is eligible to receive PSOB benefits, how to appeal if your application was denied and how the program processes COVID-19-related claims

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