FEDforum Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation (SBS) FEDforum Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation (SBS)

Team Morale Helps Survivors of Suicide

Survivors of Blue Suicide (SBS) Foundation just held its very first surviving co-worker retreat for colleagues who lost an officer to suicide, and team morale is essential when attending.

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FEDforum, For Your Benefit Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) FEDforum, For Your Benefit Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA)

We've All Heard of SAD, but What Is It?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that typically begins when winter arrives, especially in areas largely affected by colder climates or have less sunshine. SAD can affect your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy levels, taking a toll on all aspects of your life from your relationships, social life, work, and your sense of self-worth.

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FEDforum, For Your Benefit National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) FEDforum, For Your Benefit National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE)

The Lowdown on Required Minimum Distributions

In late 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act and changed the age at which you must start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from 70.5 to 72. Individuals who turned 70.5 before January 1, 2020, were not affected by this change, but they must still take RMDs before they turn 72.

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FEDforum, 2021 FEDforum National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) FEDforum, 2021 FEDforum National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE)

Your Advocate as Federal Benefits Experts

For 100 years, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), has been a trusted source of knowledge for the federal community, Capitol Hill, the executive branch and the media. NARFE is the only organization solely dedicated to the welfare of federal workers and retirees, providing them with valuable guidance, timely resources, and persuasive advocacy.

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FEDforum Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) FEDforum Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE)

Law Enforcement and the First-Line Supervisor

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.

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FEDforum, For Your Benefit Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) FEDforum, For Your Benefit Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA)

A Benefit for Feds in Need

With Open Season upon us, your thoughts might be turning to the slate of benefits offered to federal employees. As the only charity by and for feds and their families, FEEA’s programs offer benefits to civilian federal and postal employees, no enrollment or membership needed.

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FEDforum Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation (SBS) FEDforum Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation (SBS)

Remembering the Suicide Survivors

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.

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FEDforum Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) FEDforum Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)

C.O.P.S. Places Focus on Officers: Go Home to Them

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.

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FEDforum National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys (NAAUSA) FEDforum National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys (NAAUSA)

A Day in the Life on the Front Lines of Safeguarding Justice

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.

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