Each year legislation is introduced in the California Legislature or in Congress that substantially effects the status of retired peace officers. There is a continuing effort to eliminate the existing tax benefits for disability retirement income. Increased attacks and pressure on our retirement systems exist. Congressional proposals to tax benefits will effect active and retired peace officers.
Many employers discontinue medical insurance for retirees.
Inflation has reduced many retirement incomes to below poverty levels. We would not stand by and helplessly watch our benefits be carelessly discarded or eroded away. We are able to influence legislation, deal with tax matters and social policy to the benefit of retired peace officers.