05/29/2026
Recently at a State Wide Law Enforcement Conference I asked:
"How does your agency currently address financial wellness for employees?"
The results were telling.
• 38% said there is little to no discussion about money and officers are left to figure it out on their own.
• 50% said support is limited to an EAP, an occasional retirement presentation, or a flyer from HR.
• Only 13% reported having an ongoing financial wellness program with education, support, and leadership buy-in.
Financial stress is one of the most common stressors first responders face, yet it remains one of the least talked about.
If we care about officer wellness, retention, performance, and family health, financial wellness needs a seat at the table.
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