Los Angeles County Jails in the midst of the fires

So how are the jails in Los Angeles county dealing with the fires?

As you know inmates don't just go home and Correctional Officers must still go to work and be responsible for the safety of the inmates.

The Appeal is covering this.

From the article

"According to an analysis by The Appeal, dozens of jails, prisons, and juvenile detention facilities across Los Angeles may be at risk. At least one facility is in an evacuation warning zone—Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall, a San Fernando Valley detention center holding 96 children. The building complex sits slightly more than a mile from the Hurst Fire."

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Big changes for retired CO's

1. As of January 1, 2025 State and local Corrections Officers are now recognized as Public Safety Employees, the same as Police and Fire.

It's part of the Federal Secure Act 2.o.

If you retire early, before 55 there is no longer a 10% tax penalty. PERA penalties may still apply. Also if you COBRA your employer heath insurance that will now be tax deductible. See MNCORA Blog for more

There are also disability benefits too.

Michigan Office of Retirement Services

2. The Social Security Fairness Act passed and just needs the President's signature. 

Once signed those CO's in the PERA Correctional Plan who opted out of Social Security will be able to collect for the years they paid in without penalty.