Retirement Planning & Resources
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
Your pension is most likely your largest asset, and without a doubt the most integral component of planning for you and your loved ones’ future
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“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
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Under the revised policy, police and firefighters can retire at age 55 or with 25 years of service, whichever comes first
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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
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
Sophia King also wants the police department’s work schedule compressed to address concerns officers do not have adequate time off
“My pension is the exact same as it was when I retired 34 years ago,” said Robert McCann, a retired police officer
Six officers who resigned over the past year said the department’s lack of a traditional pension was a primary motivation
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