Category: Press Release
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Do you have your mandatory 40 hours?
January 1st brings the end of another training cycle. Patrol, detention, and emergency communications officers are required to get 40 hours of continued education within a two year cycle……
Detention JTA out now!
Curriculum needs your opinion! Help POST develop curriculum for the next Detention academies for the next 5 years…
Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week #3 – Why Financial Education Matters
The only certainty in life is uncertainty. At some point, all of us encounter an emergency situation that likely will require cash that’s not in our budget! Preparing for life’s uncertainties is vital and the 2022 FINRA Foundation National Financial Capability Study1 highlights the importance of financial literacy to proper spending habits that will provide individuals and families with the emergency financial savings they need to weather unforeseen events.
Financial Literacy Month Tip of the Week #4 – Buy Now, Pay Later Loans
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans have gained popularity with consumers shopping online as an alternative option to credit cards. A recent study by the CFPB found that between 2019 and 2021, the amount of consumer BNPL loans grew nearly tenfold. 1 As more retailers offer BNPL at checkout, it is important for potential borrowers to understand the risks and benefits to avoid any unintended consequences.
Idaho Department of Finance Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, the Idaho Department of Finance reminds financial professionals and the public that financial exploitation of seniors is a pressing issue for all Idahoans. WEAAD acknowledges the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. U.S. regulators fielded 1,320 tips and complaints, opened 605 investigations, and filed 304 enforcement actions related to senior fraud in 2021.