Finding Your Purpose After Retirement

Sunday, October 20, 2024

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET

Location: 253B

Submitter(s)

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Sydney Wilder

Project Coordinator
IACP
Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Cristina Fernandez

Program Manager
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Speaker(s)

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Kevin Kinney

Sergeant (Ret.)
South Dakota Highway Patrol
Pierre, South Dakota, United States
David W. McGill

Chief of Police (Ret.)
Sedona, Arizona
Kihei, Hawaii, United States
Jeff Thompson, PhD

Doctor
Columbia University Medical Center
New York City, New York, United States

Retirement is often viewed as a positive milestone, but for many law enforcement officers, this major life change can leave them questioning, what next? When an individual has dedicated their life to being a police officer, their career and identity are often intertwined. Retirement can lead to a loss of identity and purpose. This workshop will focus on how to approach the shift from officer to civilian. Panelists will provide recommendations on how to mentally prepare for the next phase of life as retirement approaches and once an officer is officially retired. Panelists will also provide insight on how officers can prepare at any stage of their career. Participants will learn how to remain resilient, refocus their energy, and move forward in this new phase of their lives.