Originally posted: August 1, 2023 The Horton Plan is a death benefit paid to a chosen beneficiary of sworn members at the time of your death. It is only available to police members who are currently serving or members who are superannuated (retired). The VPD / PMBA / VPU benefit is paid within two weeks […]

Originally posted: July 17, 2023 Its science. Ions are everywhere. And they might be influencing your mental and physical health. Positive ions are small molecules that have gained a positive charge. Positive ions, in general, are toxic: mold, toxic chemicals, pet dander, including: electronic devices like televisions, phones, and computers fluorescent lighting toxic carpeting, upholstery, […]

Originally posted: July 12, 2023 In 2020, scientists published a study about Trauma, Treatment, and Tetris: video gaming increases hippocampal volume in male patients with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder. Cool.  “Tetris may be useful as an adjunct therapeutic intervention for PTSD.”

Did you know that when you are retired, if you subscribed to Pacific Blue Cross Municipal Pension Plan benefits (which most VPD retirees do), you get $500 for psychological services per family, per year? It’s not much, but it is something.