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.
Ensuring Law Enforcement Has the Tools to Combat Dangerous Drugs
In serving as a resource for Congress to hear the perspective and needs of law enforcement, NAAUSA impacts the community by ensuring laws are written correctly and attainably.
In the Line of Duty: Remaining Steadfast in the Face of Adversity
Just as we did in 1978, we continue to recruit, promote, and retain women in law enforcement careers, but also embrace diversity and equity, seek inclusiveness, and expect integrity.
Postal Reform Bill Shows Impact of NARFE’s Advocacy Efforts on Behalf of Feds
Every day, half a million postal workers deliver mail to every address in America. Yet the Postal Service has struggled to maintain fiscal stability, putting the quality and reliability of those services at risk.
Disciplined, Determined, and Destined for Excellence
Here's a can’t miss opportunity the law enforcement community: Women in Federal Law Enforcement’s Annual Leadership Training, Aug. 8-11 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Broken to Hope; The Story of a Surviving Law Enforcement Co-worker
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.
Spring into Health with Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Diabetes Screenings
The Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) presents Spring into Health with free blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes screenings, as well as local information booths.
A Seat at the Table Before Congress, Agencies for the Front Line
It is the rank-and-file officers and agents from more than 65 federal law enforcement agencies that are tasked with enforcing the laws of our nation.
Surviving Together: Support and Family
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) has been around since 1984 and the impact on the law enforcement community has only increased with each year that followed.
Are You Up to the Task?: Join the Scholarship Selection Committee Volunteers
This year marks the third Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) will offer the Bill Bransford First-Generation Scholarship, with help from the Bransford Family and the law firm of Shaw, Bransford and Roth.
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.
The Bill Bransford First-Generation Scholarship
This year marks the third Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) will offer the Bill Bransford First-Generation Scholarship, with help from the Bransford Family and the law firm of Shaw, Bransford and Roth.
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.
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.
Affordable Housing in the Communities They Serve: An Under Addressed Issue for Law Enforcement
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.