It is 2023 and Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is gearing up for our 39th year of hosting the National Police Survivors’ Conference during National Police Week in Washington, D.C.

Last year, the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) celebrated 35 years of standing with federal employees.

Last year, the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) celebrated 35 years of standing with federal employees.

One of our core missions at the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) is advocacy on behalf of federal employees and annuitants.

As Congress returns from August recess, it only has a few short weeks to focus on legislation impacting federal law enforcement, retirement benefits, and the federal workforce.

As Congress returns from August recess, it only has a few short weeks to focus on legislation impacting federal law enforcement, retirement benefits, and the federal workforce.

The Survivors of Blue Suicide Foundation (SBS) is committed to making sure families and colleagues know that they are not alone in their grief as they navigate their loss with the knowledge that their officers mattered.

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) has more than doubled in membership in the past 10 years. The average used to be between 140-160 officers die in the line of duty each year, however, COVID, deaths from 9/11 cancer, and increased violence has made that average inaccurate.

Investigations and prosecutions should never be influenced by politics. While politics may have a role in big picture policy setting and resource prioritization, it should never have a role on the front line.

As Congress returns from August recess, it only has a few short weeks to focus on legislation impacting federal law enforcement, retirement benefits, and the federal workforce.

Despite our continuous pursuit to ensure equal opportunity at all levels, women still only represent 13% of Federal law enforcement officers and agents—12% within state and local ranks.

One of our core missions at the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) is advocacy on behalf of federal employees and annuitants.

While others may write about legislation or other issues that impact their future operations, Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) continues to put awareness at the forefront of our tasks.

There is no better time to discuss team morale for women in federal law enforcement—and what exactly has the ability to diminish it.

Last year, the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) celebrated 35 years of standing with federal employees.

The definition of law enforcement under federal law is an anachronistic concept no longer matches the realities of modern-day and excludes an estimated 30,000 federal officers and agents.

Inconsistent access to benefits and undercompensation weigh negatively on team morale among Assistant U.S. Attorneys and impedes effective administration of justice.

Team morale can be hard to accomplish as a company or organization grows. At the National Office of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), the staff has more than doubled in the past decade.

When employees feel valued at work, it increases engagement, productivity and loyalty. Recognition shows employees that they are valued and they are not invisible.