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State Highway Patrol Officers Face Greater Risk

January 10, 2023 by Ron Meuser
State Highway Patrol Officers Face Greater Risk

Winter is here. Unfortunately, winter weather conditions bring increased risk to State Highway Patrol Officers. The number of motor vehicle collisions involving State Highway Patrol Officers has risen in the last several years. A quick sampling of your colleagues will… Read more »

The Increased Risk of Heart Conditions in Law Enforcement Officers

November 17, 2022 by Daniel Harrison
The Increased Risk of Heart Conditions in Law Enforcement Officers

It is well documented that law enforcement officers have a higher risk than the general public of developing certain occupational diseases such as Covid-19, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and certain heart conditions. The Minnesota legislature recognized this increased risk and… Read more »

Choosing Your Benefits

November 2, 2022 by Lindsey Rowland
Choosing Your Benefits

If you are injured on duty and you’re close to retirement age, you may be trying to decide whether or not to pursue a retirement benefit or a Duty Disability benefit. We can help you with that process. There are… Read more »

Special Benefits for Minnesota Police Officers, Firefighters, State Troopers, and Corrections Officers

October 20, 2022 by Nadya Yarmolich
Special Benefits for Minnesota Police Officers, Firefighters, State Troopers, and Corrections Officers

If you are a police officer, firefighter, first responder, or correctional officer, and pay into Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) or Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) you are entitled to different benefits depending on your plan type. There are different… Read more »

Repetitive Injuries Common in Patrol Officers

September 7, 2022 by Pete Ocel
Repetitive Injuries Common in Patrol Officers

As you are aware, patrol officers spend large amounts of time performing duties within their cruiser and are required to wear duty belts and vests that cause a high prevalence of musculoskeletal problems over time. These repetitive type injuries occur… Read more »

The Pitfalls of the Proposed PTSD Legislation

August 9, 2022 by Lindsey Rowland
The Pitfalls of the Proposed PTSD Legislation

Mental health concerns, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are endemic among law enforcement officers, firefighters, and correctional officers. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “[l]aw enforcement officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide… Read more »

Minnesota State Highway Patrol Duty Disability Basics

June 2, 2022 by Pete Ocel
Minnesota State Highway Patrol Duty Disability Basics

As a State Highway Patrol Officer, you have agreed to serve your community and perform duties that are considered inherently dangerous. If through your dedicated service to the community you sustain an injury or illness that was incurred while performing… Read more »

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  • Choosing Your Benefits
  • Special Benefits for Minnesota Police Officers, Firefighters, State Troopers, and Corrections Officers
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