Life After Policing Workshop to Put the “Happy” in Retirement

Because There Are Two Forms of Spending in Retirement

Developed by Alan Roadburg, PhD (Sociology)

Based on 30 years experience (academic & practical) plus exclusive research among 400 retired police officers.

Workshop led by Dr. Roadburg

Program Overview

Most retirement planning concentrates on finances. However, long-term research shows that financial security alone does not guarantee a meaningful retirement. Many people only discover after they stop working that their daily life changes dramatically — often faster than expected.

Most non-financial retirement programs are generic. Ours is grounded in exclusive research with 400 retired police officers—so it’s uniquely relevant and designed specifically for life after policing.

Life Goal Planning

The key to retirement happiness, whether from policing or any other career, is to replace the satisfactions lost from work. We view retirement as a career change, and to ensure it is worthwhile and enjoyable, it is necessary to identify the personal needs, skills, and interests met by work, and to create alternative activities in retirement that will maintain or enhance those needs.

Delivered through several short videos and a participant workbook, the content is practical, supportive, and easy to follow. It can be completed in a group setting, either in-person or online, making it suitable for all work environments.

Individuals who complete the program gain a clearer understanding of what retirement will look like in everyday life. They leave with ideas for staying active, productive, and socially connected, along with a written plan they can continue to develop as retirement approaches. The program helps people look forward to retirement with clarity and confidence.

Life After Policing FAQs

Participants will learn how to approach retirement as a career change, which includes:

  • Replacing satisfactions (e.g. stimulation, social contact, challenge, contribution, etc.), lost from work.
  • Evaluating and perhaps improving retirement plans.
  • How to create new plans (if necessary) before or after retirement.
  • Evaluating the decision to retire from a non-financial perspective.
  • Assessing a housing move before or after retirement.
  • How retirement can affect the marital relationship.
  • Applying Life Goal Planning to being single in retirement.
  • Incorporating non-financial needs with a financial plan.
  • And more…

The workshop is identical to the in-house workshop created by Dr. Roadburg. It is delivered through several short videos along with the Life After Policing workbook. We have designated several Affiliates who have been trained to facilitate the session. Other than organizing the venue and participants (in-person or online), the Affiliate will run the entire program.

  • Supports a healthier, more successful retirement.

  • Reduces anxiety by showing how to replace the satisfactions of working life.

  • Demonstrates that your organization genuinely cares about its people.

  • Provides a valuable, research-based member or employee benefit.

  • Improves well-being by promoting purpose, connection, and life balance.

  • Simple to run and easy for participants to complete.

Generally, it takes about two hours to complete. It is much more than a video viewing session. It includes several written exercises, discussion points, and a brainstorming session. So, your employees/members will be fully engaged and benefit from the learning experience.

What Participants Are Saying

“This course was excellent. The way it was presented was perfect. It’s a must for anyone within ten years of retirement.”
“Dr. Roadburg made it exciting to think of retirement through the practical, humorous, and overall picture of life after work.”
“Very easy to understand and a great way to get planning started.”
“You gave me lots to think about. A clear and thorough presentation with plenty of opportunity for input.”
“Excellent – very informative, and exposed areas of retirement planning I was unaware of.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed it. It made me think of retirement in a different light.”
“Stimulating and a lot of fun. Made me see things in a different way.”
“A must for anyone contemplating retirement. It made me think about issues I had never considered.”
“I feel more confident about what I want to do after retirement.”
“Logical, well presented, and based on real research.”
“Made me realize there’s much more to retirement than money.”
“It really opened my eyes to what life after work can be.”
“This program helped me see how to use my skills in retirement.”
“Practical, realistic, and motivating.”
“I now know what questions I should be asking myself about my future.”

Here’s a Sample

The program is delivered through six short videos and a participant workbook. You can review Video 1 of the workshop and the first chapter of the workbook.

Unit 1 – Retirement Challenge

Delivered by an Authorized Affiliate