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
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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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
It’s no secret that the stress of police work can bleed into your off-duty life. But it doesn’t have to be debilitating
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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
The proposed legislation is being touted as one way to address hundreds of vacancies in the police department
How an age-old challenge and a new generation are chipping away at defined-benefit pensions
The law lowers the retirement age from 60 to 55 for certain law enforcement officers
Police said it was clear that K-9 Haso did not die of dehydration or exposure
Cops often let the job define them, but establishing an identity outside policing is essential for planning for law enforcement retirement
A Florida police sergeant poses with fellow officers on his final shift
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