FBI Data Reveals Rising Tide of Attacks on Law Enforcement, Officers Face 10-Year High in Assaults

Washington, D.C. — A recent FBI report reveals a concerning upward trend in assaults against law enforcement officers across the United States, marking the highest rate in a decade. The 2023 figures show that over 79,000 officers were targeted, a severe escalation that signals growing dangers in the line of duty. Equally alarming is the rise in the number of officers injured by gunfire, underscoring an increase in the lethality of these confrontations. The report, …

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Social Security’s 10-Year COLA History and Tips to Maximize Benefits for Retirement

Tampa, Florida – Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive a significant increase in their payments next year, with the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) expected to be the largest in recent years. In the past decade, COLA increases have ranged from as low as 0.0% in January 2016 to as high as 8.7% in January 2023. This upcoming increase of 8.7% in January 2023 is the largest in ten years, providing relief to retirees and beneficiaries …

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