Retirement Planning & Resources
Join law enforcement veterans and wellness experts at IACP 2024 as they share real-world strategies to help officers prepare for a successful and fulfilling retirement
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
Officers must also check they are truly eligible for retirement before submitting their paperwork
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Strategies to handle the stress caused by leaving your police career before you planned
While I was prepared for the next chapter in my life, I did not realize how much I would miss the people I worked with
Law enforcement leaders should consider ways to clear a path to bring retirees back to work to support public safety
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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
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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
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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
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