Retirement Planning & Resources
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
With over 500 published articles on Police1, retired officer Dan Marcou’s voice continues to guide and inspire the law enforcement community
An obese ex-NYPD cop sued the city Tuesday, seeking a more generous disability pension for heart disease he attributes to his stressful time on the force
Video of an Idaho officer becoming emotional as he signs off his final shift has gone viral
The public needs to understand the benefit of having armed off-duty and qualified retired LEOs around whenever possible
The 75-year-old retired deputy is recovering from surgery after being shot in the wrist and abdomen
The partial ruling in favor of the police and fire unions, who have battled the city in court for years, was hailed by retirees
Chester Hornowski, 71, was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds in a residence in Mountain Home, Ark.
A new state law aimed at fixing the ailing pension fund may cause cops and firefighters to leave their shrinking departments
Lt. Karl Barth, 77, has spent the last 56 years with the Columbus Police Department
Retired Oregon Police Officer Virginia Todd took to the field with her clarinet for Toledo’s football season opener
Public Safety Director Samuel Heaton said that once Lt. Greg Abbott is retired, no disciplinary action can take place
The men allegedly demanded cash from the register while a group of officers gathered for a longtime sergeant’s retirement
Const. Renata Cattoni’s best memory from her LE career was presenting her daughter with her badge during graduation
Police Chief Matt Doering called his police career “a joyous experience” and said he plans to “continue to serve our community as best I can”
Give some meaningful consideration to what kind of future you want for your family in the event of an off-duty death versus dying in uniform
Police Chief Carl Dabadie Jr. submitted his retirement from the department, bringing to a close his 31-year career with city police
The financial health of officers is extremely important to help reduce stress, alleviate ethical issues, maintain security clearances, and stop living paycheck-to-paycheck
Project K-9 Hero provides up to $3,000 per year for medical needs, ships food to the handler and pays up to $500 for cremation or burial services
A NYC police detective known as the “Hipster Cop” for his fashionable wardrobe is letting go of something he’s been wearing for 25 years — his badge
Police Chief Sam Somers Jr., a 33-year veteran, announced he will retire in December from the Sacramento Police Department
Police Chief David Brown announced his retirement last week on Twitter, surprising staff, leaders and the community
After 33 years with the DPD, Chief Brown will retire in October
After 26 years with the department, the last 10 as chief of police, Cathy Lanier will retire next month to head security for the NFL
A private security franchise can help you build your own business using the skills and experience gained in your law enforcement career
Ground Zero has jail-style lock boxes at the checkpoint for visiting officers to secure their handguns (but they didn’t always)
My trip to Hawaii illustrates how some states do not give LEOSA-armed officers such a warm welcome
Two of the wounded were trying to rob a bar. The other victims — including the former officer, 65 — were customers
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