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James Walkinshaw: “A quarter of the force is eligible to retire, and too many officers feel pushed to weigh moving to other federal…”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
A quarter of the force is eligible to retire, and too many officers feel pushed to weigh moving to other federal agencies where overtime counts toward retirement and they can build a stronger pension.
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James Walkinshaw
Virginia

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Commenting on the challenges faced by Capitol Police officers.

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