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Silent Alarm: Public Safety Pensions

Silent Alarm: Public Safety Pensions

Written by: Amy Baskerville
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Silent Alarm: Public Safety Pensions takes you on a deep dive into the intricate world of Baltimore's public safety pensions. This captivating series explores the critical challenges and notable successes of the Baltimore City Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System.

From its origins to the recent decline in active membership, we examine how these issues are shaping the future sustainability of the pension system and the city's overall financial health. Through expert interviews with key stakeholders—including administrators, policymakers, pension specialists, and first responders—we highlight the strategies currently in play to address these pressing concerns.

Tune in for an in-depth examination of how Baltimore’s pension system affects its public safety and the city’s future.

Amy Baskerville 2025
Economics Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Actuarial Perspective - A Conversation with Elizabeth Wiley on Challenges and Stability in Public Safety Pensions
    Apr 13 2025

    In this episode, we explore the actuarial side of public safety pensions—a complex yet fascinating topic with far-reaching implications. We take a close look at the steady decline in active membership and the ripple effects it creates, from long-term system stability to the financial health of the City of Baltimore. Whether you're into numbers or just curious about how cities manage their obligations, this deep dive sheds light on an issue that affects budgets, benefits, and the broader public.

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    37 mins
  • Strategic Investments-A Conversation with Kevin Leonard on Securing Baltimore's Public Safety Pension
    Mar 30 2025

    In this episode, we speak with Kevin Leonard, the investment consultant for the Fire & Police Employees' Retirement System (F&P), who offers an expert’s perspective on the financial strategies guiding the pension fund’s investments. We discuss how recent shifts in active membership and funding challenges have influenced the investment approach and the long-term sustainability of the system.

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    28 mins
  • The Pension Puzzle- A Conversation with the F&P's Executive Director Robert Q. Holley
    Mar 30 2025

    In this episode, we sit down with Robert Q. Holley, the Executive Director of the Fire & Police Employees' Retirement System (F&P), for an exclusive conversation about the critical issues facing Baltimore’s public safety pension system. We delve into the decline in active membership, the financial health of the fund, and its implications for the future of both the city’s pension obligations and public safety services.

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    23 mins
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