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
Police agencies across the globe show how they celebrate their officers’ last day on the job
You may not miss the negative aspects of working in law enforcement, but you will miss the people you worked with
Both active and retired officers must be trained in how to properly select and handle their undercover or off-duty firearms
From blocking your family’s information online to carrying while retired, follow these top safety tips to protect yourself
It’s unclear how many of the separations are the direct result of the new law but interviews with chiefs and union officials suggest a number of them are
The retired veteran received a letter from the DMV, calling the request “offensive” and “threatening”
The group was riding in Texas when a vehicle crossed the center line and plowed into them
“It is a troubling trend that we are closely monitoring,” said Sgt. Mary Francis O’Donnell
Retiring from law enforcement is a big lifestyle change for both cops and their families
An apology is needed as my generation failed to lead courageously into difficult topics and conversations
Officers must also check they are truly eligible for retirement before submitting their paperwork
Your first goal should be to become debt-free
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
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
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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
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