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Training

Financial Literacy for Cops

If ever a cop had to concern himself with providing for his family today and tomorrow, it is now. To that end, some cops have taken on second and even third jobs; others have deferred their retirement. And still they worry.

June 18, 2013

Training

Misguided Legislation

Disabled federal agents face severe and unwarranted reductions to their Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) benefits should Title III of S. 1789, the "21st Century Postal Service Act," become law.

January 22, 2013

Patrol

Former L.A. Mayor Launches Petition To Give Cops 401K Plans

Richard Riordan, Los Angeles' millionaire former mayor, plunged deeper into the fray over public pensions Friday, announcing he is finalizing language for a ballot initiative that would move newly hired workers into 401(k)-style plans and freeze retirement benefits for existing workers.

October 30, 2012

Patrol

Police Assn.: Calif. Governor's Pension Plan Is 'Wrong'

A California association representing the state's officers said Gov. Jerry Brown's "wrong" pension reform plan announced Tuesday would impose "draconion cuts" on middle-class families.

August 28, 2012

Training

Public Safety Unions Oppose Calif. Gov.'s 'Radical' Pension Plan

California Governor Jerry Brown introduced what he called "radical change" to the pension system Tuesday, a plan that met with stiff opposition from the state's public employee unions.

August 27, 2012

Patrol

Detroit Cops Face 10% Pay Cut

Detroit Police officers face a 10% wage cut and increased medical expenses under a city proposal offered today that would supplant the department's existing union contract.

July 15, 2012

Patrol

Calif. Cops Brace for Bankruptcy Cutbacks

Officers serving with the San Bernardino (Calif.) Police Department are bracing for severe cutbacks following the City Council's decision to file for bankruptcy.

July 11, 2012

Patrol

Calif. Chiefs Taking Huge Payouts

A group of retiring California police chiefs have been collecting payments reaching as much as $600,000, in one case, for cashed-out sick and vacation time.

July 10, 2012

Patrol

Stockton Cops May Face Wage, Benefit Cuts Due To Bankruptcy

Stockton, Calif., officials have proposed cutting wages of city employees including police officers and eliminating retiree healthcare benefits in its bankrupty plan.

June 25, 2012

Careers

New-Hire Benefits: Read the Fine Print

Many agencies are changing their benefits due to the economy. Some are even changing benefit packages for future hires, so if a cop tells you about how good his or her benefits may be for them, it could well be far different for you.

December 19, 2010

Patrol

Mass. Deputy's Movie Stunt Work May Imperil Pension Benefits

Richard F. Bonavita Jr., a former Barnstable County Sheriff's Office assistant superintendent of jail operations, is collecting a $67,000 annual disability pension for an on-the-job arm injury.

December 5, 2010

Training

San Diego Mayor Proposes Eliminating Pensions for New Officers

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders has proposed eliminating pensions for new-officer hires, and instead giving them a 401(k) account.

November 22, 2010