Retirement Planning & Resources
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
Across the country, police departments face historic staffing shortages while a highly trained, willing workforce stands ready — retired police officers
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
The three members of the Sheriff’s Team of Active Retirees were taken to a hospital for treatment, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said
Police Chief Hollie Chadwick stated that although they have enough patrol officers, the PD lacks roles like PIOs, cold case detectives and animal control
“Both professions are good at recruiting members in but are lacking in adequately preparing members to exit out.”
“It’s time for me to hang it up, so I won’t run again,” said Sheriff Cullen Talton, who was first elected in 1972
“Please hold your heads up, keep fighting the good fight and honor the profession by keeping the citizens of this city safe,” Chief Joseph Chacon said
Former community protecters bring with them experiences and skills that prove valuable in navigating the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship
Under the revised policy, police and firefighters can retire at age 55 or with 25 years of service, whichever comes first
Pre-retirement workshops can be a helpful tool in preventing adverse outcomes during retirement
This is the true measure of financial success in law enforcement: being able to enjoy retirement in great physical and mental shape
If you’re thinking of what your next move will be after law enforcement, there’s always a need for seasoned investigators in financial crimes prevention
During his career with Phoenix police, Officer Cooley rose to become captain, a rank the department said is equivalent to commander today
A retired cop shows off his new ride
A 2021 law allowed nearly 8,000 officers and firefighters about to reach 20 years of service a two-year window to retire early with half their final compensation
“Thank you for being a role model, leader and most importantly, my daddy,” Chief Michael Schlie’s daughter said over the radio
Age and disease may eventually leave you unable to handle firearms safely
New bill would make a 2021 law permanent that offered early retirement with a reduced pension
The diagnosis had come less than two years into retirement after 20 years of distinguished service
One council member said he didn’t want Jason Kuzik, then 52, because he was “getting close to retirement”
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
Officers who apply for disability retirement benefits due to a psychological condition would have to complete up to 32 weeks of mental health treatment
“Take care of yourself, back each other up because they don’t care about you or your family,” the 33-year police veteran told officers in her final radio call
Eric Adams could eliminate retired EMS providers, firefighters, officers and others’ health insurance options except for Medicare Advantage
The retirement system is a shareholder in WWE with some 350 shares, initially worth $100K
The department needs at least six police officers to staff a midnight patrol, but they currently only have two
Known informally as the “bounce program,” it allows the chief of police to bring retired officers back for up to a year
“I regret that we have to take this step, but the BPD is in a dire position,” Commissioner Michael Cox said
Mel Brown, who previously worked for the Annapolis and Seat Pleasant police departments, leads STEM-based LEGO challenges for his local Boys & Girls Club
Mayor LaToya Cantrell thanked Shaun Ferguson for “selflessness and sacrifice” and noted the challenges the city faced after Ferguson took over
Hundreds of police officers gathered to honor Chief Kenneth Corey with a final sendoff at Manhattan’s police headquarters
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