If you leave state police service, you may qualify for a monthly benefit upon reaching the minimum retirement age if you meet the following requirements:
- Before leaving state police service, you obtained the minimum number of years’ service credit needed to retire, but you had not reached the required age; and,
- Your contributions are on deposit with LSPRS.
This benefit is not automatic. You must apply for a vested retirement, usually 30 days before you reach the required retirement age or prior to termination of employment.
Vested Retirement Formula
Age 50 with at least 10 years of service – If you have reached age 50 and have at least 10 years of service with LSPRS, you are eligible to be paid a monthly benefit equal to the sum of 3 1/3% multiplied by the number of years of service (percentage rate of retirement), and further multiplied by your final average compensation (FAC). The total annual benefit shall not exceed 100% of your FAC. Typically a vested retiree has worked a period of time with and is no longer employed by State Police
