27 keys to retiring 'undefeated'; Knowing when to push the chair

Roundup: How PDs honor retiring cops. September 7, 2020 | [View as webpage]( [P1-Roll-Call-Header-v1.jpg?w=620&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=92]( [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] Dear Police1 Member, As someone who has been successfully retired for 14 years after an active 33-year career in law enforcement, I’d like to share that successful retirement is a bit like finding that pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Today’s newsletter features a variety of resources to help you find that pot of gold. Here are some quick tips that have worked for me. Financially: Don’t let people and circumstances inspire you to get mad and quit suddenly. Mad is temporary and quit is permanent. Most people I know who quit mad, eventually regretted their rash decision. If you can weather the storm, it will pass, and you too may discover a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: a retirement with full benefits. Even with full benefits, to financially retire comfortably you will probably have to take on at least a part-time second career. Choose a second career that you love almost as much as law enforcement. For me that was training and writing. Make sure it’s something you enjoy. Physically: To survive your career and enjoy retirement, maintain an ongoing fitness routine. Working out used to allow me to outrun criminals; now it allows me to outrun my grandchildren. Emotionally: To maintain emotional health I recommend you find a balance of faith, family, fitness, friends, fishing-like pastimes and finding the positive in every circumstance. Know that these hard times we are going through in law enforcement will pass. In the meantime, keep fighting the good fight, while knowing it is indeed a good fight. When the time is right, retire, fully prepared to enjoy what you have so courageously earned. Stay safe, — Police1 Columnist Lt. Dan Marcou (successfully retired)  [AMMO_INC-STREAK_Police1_Ad_300x250.jpg?w=300&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=87]( [Protecting Those Who Serve]( [Police_Hugger_130x130.jpg?w=125&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=87]( Vel Tye designs and builds dependable, comfortable Hugger tactical vests and NIJ-certified Level IIIA armor to keep you safe in the field and get you home to your family. Our patented vests offer full torso protection and a complete range of motion. [Learn more about Hugger Vests]( [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] FEATURED CONTENT [spacer.gif] [police-1714956_1920.jpg?w=135&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=87]( [spacer.gif] [27 keys to retiring from police work ‘undefeated’]( By Lt. Dan Marcou To retire undefeated, you must work hard to survive physically, legally and emotionally – losing any one of these battles can lead to devastating consequences for officers [Sgt.%20on%20computer.JPG?w=135&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=87]( [spacer.gif] [Knowing when to push the chair]( By James Dudley Preparing for retirement is no different than preparing for any other major life event: create a plan and stick to it [chairs%20generic.jpg?w=135&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=87]( [spacer.gif] [Life after law enforcement]( By Dr. Brian Kinnaird The transition to civilianhood is not easy, even under the best of circumstances [image-20200717-175849.png?w=300&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=87]( [Tuff-Tie-8-26.jpg?w=300&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=87]( [spacer.gif] OTHER HIGHLIGHTS [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [Untitled%20design%20(63)-1.png?w=135&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=87]( [spacer.gif] [Final sign-off: How departments honor retiring cops]( By Suzie Ziegler Police agencies across the globe show how they celebrate their officers' last day on the job [Hardy_Mat_work_Retirement.jpg?w=135&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=87]( [spacer.gif] [One year after retirement: What I miss the most]( By Jerrod Hardy 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 [GettyImages-90946886-1.jpg?w=135&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=87]( [spacer.gif] [Ways to stay connected with your LE family after retirement]( By LEO Round Table You may not miss the negative aspects of working in law enforcement, but you will miss the people you worked with [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [Police1_white-200px-footer-logo.png]( Police1 does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for Police1 and subscribed to this newsletter. Click [here to unsubscribe](. Visit our [Customer Support]( page to report any email problems or [subscribe to our other newsletters.]( Copyright © 2020 Lexipol. 2611 Internet Blvd., Ste. 100, Frisco, TX 75034. [spacer.gif]