Retirement Planning & Resources
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
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”
“You’re police, no matter how long you’ve been gone and I’ve been gone for some time,” Kenneth Dodson said
From adjusting to new routines to supporting individual hobbies, retired LE couples can thrive and find joy in this new phase of life
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
