Retirement Planning & Resources
You are not going to change or save the world, but you will make a difference in the lives of individuals who need you at a moment’s notice
Stop hoping for a happy retirement and start planning for one
A healthy retirement for officers doesn’t just happen — it requires planning from day one for the next chapter of your life, both on and off the job
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
“Now more than ever, these efforts are essential in maintaining our public safety workforce, and this investment will help us do that.”
More than 800 officers and civilian employees have set retirement dates within the next four years after enrolling in the city’s deferred pension program
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal would allow former officers, firefighters and EMTs to fill the gaps in K-12 classrooms
“The police department is held together with duct tape and overtime,” union officials said
“This exodus is the result of cops in the prime of their careers deciding they have had enough,” Patrick Lynch, Police Benevolent Association president, said
“I think there’s more pressure on chiefs than before. It’s been a tough few years in law enforcement,” one chief said
A recent measure was passed to clear the way for the city to offer six deputy police chiefs a $300,000 payment to retire
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Legislation allows injured federal first responders who continue service in government to retain retirement
Retired Det. Costa Walton says he intends to divvy up the money between his children, nieces and nephews
Catherine Albera was one of the first two female officers sworn into the NYPD
“A Penny For Their Thoughts” seeks to raise a penny per mile to help responders and their families
State Sen. Mike Regan says the bill aims to help departments recruit and retain officers
The Deferred Retirement Option Program applies to hires made after July 2007; newer union members agreed to pay more in retirement benefits
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