Personal Finance & Insurance
Burnout doesn’t just affect your health — it can derail your career and drain your finances. Here’s how to take back control
From maximizing retirement matches to spotting hidden autopay charges, these strategies will put more money back in your pocket
Many merchants offer special discounts to LEOs as a “thank you” for their service
Here are seven strategies to pay down debt and live within your means
This pioneering approach links police workload with financial planning
As a police officer, you spend a ton of time training to ensure your safety on the job. But what about your financial safety?
This is the true measure of financial success in law enforcement: being able to enjoy retirement in great physical and mental shape
I hope that by shining a light on some of the misguided advice I received, I can help other officers avoid making similar mistakes
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
Modesto Police Dept. explains the purchase of a plane as a force multiplier and a safer way to pursue fleeing vehicles
Norwalk police departments gives nearly $500,000 from communications upgrade surplus to the fire department
The new wage increase ups the starting pay to $62,400 per year, which is the biggest raise for state troopers in two decades
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
Council members nixed only one major request: a $12 million proposal to cover the cost of officers’ health insurance
Under the deal, the officers agreed to participate in a misdemeanor diversion program and satisfied conditions including paying restitution
“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
With the raise, the starting salary for Detroit officers jumps from $43,000 to $53,000 annually
Insights on the North American public sector’s cryptocurrency outlook
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
The mayor has already committed nearly $195M in government funding on police perks, a plan intended to retain officers
The program includes signing bonuses for recruits, funds for relocation expenses, pay raises and bonuses, in addition to adoption support for officers
The deal would bump starting officers’ annual salaries from $43K to $53K
Guardian House, a 66-unit complex, will have reduced rents for first responders who meet certain income requirements
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