Retirement Planning & Resources
“Both professions are good at recruiting members in but are lacking in adequately preparing members to exit out.”
Former community protecters bring with them experiences and skills that prove valuable in navigating the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship
Pre-retirement workshops can be a helpful tool in preventing adverse outcomes during retirement
Proposals addressing housing, childcare, healthcare and collective bargaining remain stalled, despite their potential impact on retention and job satisfaction
A retiring sergeant looks back on 29 years of service, the moments that shaped him and the silence that follows the final shift
“There were midnight shifts that I thought were 35 years long and then in the blink of an eye here’s 35 years,” State College Police Chief John Gardner
After James “XY” Brown served the Jacksonville PD as a full-time officer for 14 years, he became a school crossing guard, the role where he made his biggest impact on the community
I didn’t expect my biggest lesson to come after I turned in my badge
A look at why police retirement can feel different than expected — and how officers can protect their purpose, well-being and connections long before their final shift
From policing communities to guiding anglers, one deputy’s second act proves there’s life beyond the badge
The initiative now welcomes retired CBP officers and Border Patrol agents with full pay and pension, aiming to boost leadership and operational capacity
After nearly 30 years in uniform, a sergeant reflects on the pride, loss and courage it takes to walk away from the only life he’s ever known
A veteran detective reflects on how ceremony turns an ending into a beginning — for the officer, the family and the profession
For cops entering retirement, the impact you’ve made on colleagues and the community will last long after you’ve been forgotten
What really happens when the radio goes quiet and the job moves on without you
An officer’s moving tribute to those who’ve worn the badge and now face the quiet struggle of life after service
The proposal is intended to allow patrol officers to be deployed more effectively in the field, according to Albany officials
The new law raises the maximum age at the time of the written exam from 35 to 43, with waivers allowing military veterans to apply at up to 50 years of age
Dr. Cherylynn Lee shares what it takes to move wellness from talk to practice and why most agencies fall short
This is the fourth group of workers the city has had to compensate since Proposition B’s reversal because officials put the measure on the ballot without negotiating with labor unions
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
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a bill for first responders, citing concerns about fairness and legal issues raised by business and insurance groups
From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits
Across the country, police departments face historic staffing shortages while a highly trained, willing workforce stands ready — retired police officers
Mike Warfle, the longtime police chief in Pittsford, is preparing to retire after a 40-year career; meanwhile, his son, Jeff Warfle, was recently appointed police chief in Ludlow
Chris Smith, 56, served with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office and previously in the U.S. Navy before opening Ground Ops Roastery + Bakehouse in Tallahassee
Firefighters, police officers and teachers will see higher Social Security payments starting in April after the repeal of WEP and GPO under the new Social Security Fairness Act
To retire undefeated, you must work hard to survive physically, legally and emotionally – losing any one of these battles can lead to devastating consequences for officers
