A bad day at the office for me is a little different than a bad day at the office for my wife. Both are bad days, but she doesn’t have to worry that her mistake could cost someone their life.

One Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) initiative that is rarely discussed is ensuring law enforcement officers have access to affordable housing in the communities they serve.

When I apply what I have learned, the following question comes to mind: “What is the one area of law enforcement that does not get enough attention?” As I think about this, one common theme that shows up in my research – and is frequently discussed within the law enforcement ranks – is the first-line supervisor.

All too often, people use the word “choice” when an officer takes their own life. It is not that the officers want to die; they wish for the unbearable mental pain to end.

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) has served surviving family members of officers who died in the duty line since 1984. It was during these four decades of commitment, C.O.P.S. realized another critical group of survivors needed help coping with a line-of-duty death. This often-overlooked survivor group is the fallen's Co-Workers.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) work far outside traditional business hours to serve the American people and safeguard our nation’s justice system. Every day, more than 6,000 AUSAs ensure the federal law enforcement community is aware of legal precedents and acts in accordance with our duty to defend the innocent and prosecute the guilty.

What is a day in the life of a WIFLE member like? Well, a typical day in the life of a WIFLE member is pretty much the same as any other female in a law enforcement agency. Members and non-members handle the same issues.

What’s happening at FEEA is what’s happening to feds, both in- and outside of work. While our emergency assistance, disaster relief, and scholarship programs address specific needs feds may have, our #FedLifeHacks program – launched two years ago – tackles the everyday issues feds and their families face.

FLEOA is proud to represent over 30,000 federal law enforcement officers and agents across 65 federal agencies. Federal law enforcement work in every corner of our nation and the world. Here is a glimpse into the lives of a few.

Our day starts around 8:00 a.m. when I hear my three kids moving around. Some days I have the energy to go downstairs and make them a nice breakfast but other days I have a harder time getting out of bed so they grab something easy.

In this round of the FEDForum, Concerns of Police Survivors would like to share the Survivor Story of Garrett Garton, Surviving Child of Hawthorne Police Officer Andrew Garton, EOW 5/26/2011. Garrett was just 12 years old at the time of his father’s death. Here is his story in his own words.

For over 30 years, Assistant U.S. Attorneys have identified pay parity issues as a detriment to their workplace wellbeing. AUSAs remain significantly under compensated compared to attorneys at the Department of Justice (main Justice attorneys).

As we dig into 2021, a recurring issue FEEA sees among federal employees who are parents is concern about kids and school. Whether they’re navigating fully remote learning, hybrid in-person/remote options, or fully in-person schooling, kids and parents are finding this school year challenging and kids may be falling behind in various subjects.

Today, as a profession, we face what seems like insurmountable challenges. Society as a whole is also in upheaval. Accusations fly against each other without thought and the police are often caught in the middle. There is nothing new in that. The police have always been used to solve problems quickly. The problem with this is that police solve problems by making arrests.

According to Survivors of Suicide Loss Task Force, when someone takes their own life, “It is estimated over 115 people are impacted, with 1 in 5 reporting this experience had a devasting impact or caused a major life interruption.” The impact will be felt throughout the entire agency, community, and the family. For these reasons, having an established policy on navigating the aftermath of a suicide is essential. Agencies often struggle with supporting the families and co-workers after suffering a suicide.

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) has grown from serving 35,000 survivors to over 55,000 in less than a decade. Statistics have shown an average of 140-160 officers dying in the line of duty each year, which, multiplied by their surviving family members and co-workers, explains why the membership has grown so fast. However, in the past two years, that average is changing, and it’s not in the declining direction, unfortunately.

The National Association of Assistant United States Attorneys (NAAUSA) serves as the voice of Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) within the Department of Justice and Congress.

Did you know that before 1970, women were prohibited from being law enforcement officers in the federal government? Executive Order 11478, "Equal employment opportunity in the Federal Government," signed by President Richard Nixon on August 8, 1969, changed that former reality and provided equal opportunity in federal employment for all persons.

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is the largest nonpartisan, nonprofit professional association exclusively representing federal law enforcement officers. FLEOA represents more than 30,000 federal law enforcement officers from over 65 different agencies.

If you are unfamiliar with our organization, the Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) was established in 1986. We serve federal employees and their families as a national 501c3 charity modelled after military relief organizations.