by Nicholas McGill | Dec 18, 2024 | Blog
For police officers, the holidays don’t come wrapped in neat little bows. You’ve got patrols to handle, shifts to cover, and family traditions to uphold—all while making sure your “holiday cheer” doesn’t devolve into “holiday chaos.” If anyone can juggle it all with a...
by Nicholas McGill | Dec 18, 2024 | Blog
For first responder families, the holidays don’t exactly come with a Norman Rockwell glow. When you’re juggling split shifts, split families, and about five different pots of chili at the precinct potluck, “holiday cheer” can feel more like a cruel joke than a cozy...
by Nicholas McGill | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog
Listen up, officers. You’re out there putting your life on the line every day, keeping our streets safe. But are you applying that same intensity into your financial game? It’s time to stop making excuses and start building up your financial foundation....
by Nicholas McGill | Aug 23, 2024 | Blog
Hitting your 40s is a critical time for securing your financial future. You’re likely well into your career as a law enforcement officer in California, but the decisions you make now will determine your financial security for decades to come. Here are nine financial...
by John Ferrone | Jul 7, 2023 | Blog
Updates: PERS Revised Disability Retirement & Reevaluation Required Documents for Local Safety By: John A. Ferrone, Esq. – Attorney with Ferrone Law Group The Industrial Disability Retirement (IDR) process is complicated for safety members. To qualify for an IDR...
by Darin Ryburn | Apr 13, 2023 | Blog
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Police Officers Memorial Day. This holiday was created to pay tribute to the countless local, state, and federal peace officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty. According to recent...
by Darin Ryburn | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog
Police officers engage in high-risk situations almost daily. They are not only highly trained for dangerous situations, but they also often possess a natural tendency to perform well under intense pressure or the threat of harm. From routine traffic stops, which can...
by Darin Ryburn | Mar 17, 2023 | Blog
It seems like milestones come fast and furiously when kids are young: first steps, first words, first birthday, first day of kindergarten, etc. As they grow up, the milestones are measured in terms of new gray hairs for their parents: getting a driver’s license,...
by Lisa Lucke | Feb 11, 2023 | Blog
If your husband is in law enforcement, you’re probably used to getting creative with the calendar when it comes to celebrating special events or holidays. Sometimes this means celebrating the day after, the day before, or even the weekend before or after a holiday....
by Lisa Lucke | Jan 1, 2023 | Blog
Becoming disabled is an unfortunate, yet realistic concern for law enforcement personnel. The work is risky, the hours are long, and chronic physical stress on the body is a reality. Aside from the obvious personal discomfort that becoming disabled presents is the...
