Retirement Planning & Resources
Understanding how non-covered pensions reduce your Social Security benefits and what you might do about it could save you thousands of dollars
Improve the odds of retiring on your terms by taking advantage of other account and employment options
A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?
To help Americans find the best places to retire, WalletHub analyzed 182 cities; do you know where you want to live when you retire?
Today, most agencies have reduced or eliminated pensions; that means it’s on you to financially plan for retirement
The service provides confidential, 24/7 support to sworn personnel at local, state and federal levels, including both active-duty and retired officers
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness
An officer with these signs is putting themselves, their partner and their community at risk
Good preparation can ease the transition and maintain purpose in your post-career life
We explain the types of cases, share our favorites for police challenge coins and offer a few tips to choose the right case
Read about retired Deputy Sheriff Teresa Fitzgerald’s successful transition from law enforcement to the private sector, as told by author and police veteran Colin Whittington
A Haverhill officer is one of two people challenging a maximum age requirement in a civil service test
Twenty years after LEOSA was passed, the newly proposed LEOSA Reform Act of 2024 aims to expand the rights of qualified law enforcement officers and retirees
The city failed to withhold the correct percentage for the pension fund after a retroactive pay raise and is now asking officers to contribute that money plus interest
Officials said the return-to-work officers will earn $31.89 an hour for their first year back, including longevity pay once the hiring packet is completed
Four years ago, my unceremonious retirement from police work was transformed by an act of kindness from a fellow cop
Whether you are traveling by plane, train or automobile, planning ahead is key to a hassle-free trip when traveling with a concealed carry firearm
Our handy guide helps you make informed choices about cruise lengths, packing essentials and pre-cruise preparation
The maneuver will allow Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw to collect his annual pension payment worth at least $96,000 while receiving an annual salary of $241,000
Retired South Bend Police Lt. Gene Eyster knew the boy as “Baby Jesus,” because he was found days before Christmas
The program is currently being implemented in four Chandler elementary schools where sixth graders are taught four classes covering topics such as leadership and cyber dilemmas
The move marks an effort to slow rising turnover rate and maintain staffing levels
Retirement may initially seem like an escape from the daily grind, but the excitement can wear off
Retired detectives Dave Johnson, Mike Blankenbaker and Tom Dittmar, along with retired judge David Elofson are taking a closer look at cases on file at the Yakima Police Department that have no active leads or new evidence
“It’s never too early to plan your law enforcement retirement, but it’s also never too late.”
With the benefit of hindsight, I can share that my physical training regimen allowed me to retire physically, legally and emotionally undefeated after a career full of challenges
Aldermen are considering raising the mandatory retirement age from 63 to 65; the officer deployment study is required by the department’s consent decree
The decision rejected claims by a group of police officers and firefighters that the move would violate the state constitution’s guarantee that benefits “shall not be diminished or impaired”
"[Mr. Warner] had over 500 apprehensions. He worked hard,” K-9 handler Eric Blair said. “These dogs do so much and ask for so little. He just wants a bone and a toy”
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