Retirement Planning & Resources
Retired firefighters, EMS providers and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
Understanding how non-covered pensions reduce your Social Security benefits and what you might do about it could save you thousands of dollars
Improve the odds of retiring on your terms by taking advantage of other account and employment options
An effective resume will translate your law enforcement skills into terms the civilian world understands
The bill would permit police officers to retire after 20 years, but without health benefits
How to handle the challenges associated with a medical retirement
Although LEOSA was written with the intent to allow active and retired officers broad powers to carry firearms nationwide, many legal issues remain unresolved
Preparing for retirement is no different than preparing for any other major life event: create a plan and stick to it
The simplicity of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) has led to well-intentioned, but misguided, administrative and procedural requirements
Officer Loretta Cool was the first female to hold several positions in the department, including first female K-9 officer and first female SWAT team officer
From the LEOSA Reform Act to police use of CBD oils, here are some of the most popular Policing Matters podcasts of the year
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the need for officers to know when it’s time to pull the pin
Officer Edward Rosa, 48, who left the police department in 2012, was found with a gunshot wound to his chest
It is critical that departments help officers develop an effective exit strategy from a police career
Here are four considerations if you’re thinking about business ownership after retirement
There are many factors other than pay that determine whether an officer chooses to stay with or leave an agency
During the LEO’s final sign-off, a heartfelt surprise left him speechless
Acting deputy commissioner Melvin T. Russell will leave the department on Wednesday
There are several steps you can take to ease the transition from active duty to retired cop
Many public safety employees experience a type of identity crisis when they leave the job – here are some ways to cope
Planning ahead is key to a happy and healthy retirement from law enforcement
The transition to civilianhood is not easy, even under the best of circumstances
LEOSA, passed in 2004, hasn’t quite worked as intended. Here’s what you had to say about the law, as well as the reform bill that’s intended to fix it
The bill aims to fix many of the issues with LEOSA
Just as you wouldn’t operate a motor vehicle without liability insurance, you don’t want to carry a firearm without insurance either
A father and daughter shared a special moment during the officer’s last sign off before his retirement
Take a few minutes to find out what kind of lifestyle might suit you best after the pulling the pin
Through Signal 88 Security franchises, Mark McClure and his partners provide more than peace of mind – they mentor the next generation of law enforcement officers
In this Q&A, Signal 88 Security CEO Reed Nyffeler explains why the company recruits former LEOs to own and operate franchises across the country
Mayor Eric Garcetti and the unions representing police and firefighters proposed changing city ordinance so pension payments could be withheld from officers in DROP who don’t work at least 112 hours on active duty in any given month
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