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Big Changes, Bigger Commitment! Big things are coming in 2025! We’re thrilled to announce that National Police Credit Union is becoming National Police Federal Credit Union starting January 1! 🚔Don’t worry—our mission to support law enforcement remains at the heart of everything we do. This new name reflects our evolution and commitment to growth while staying true to our roots. Curious about the transition? We’ve got answers—check out our FAQ page all the details. https://conta.cc/3ZVurgv

Big Changes, Bigger Commitment!
Big things are coming in 2025!

We’re thrilled to announce that National Police Credit Union is becoming National Police Federal Credit Union starting January 1! 🚔Don’t worry—our mission to support law enforcement remains at the heart of everything we do.

This new name reflects our evolution and commitment to growth while staying true to our roots. Curious about the transition? We’ve got answers—check out our FAQ page all the details. conta.cc/3ZVurgv ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s Official—We’re Becoming National Police Federal Credit Union! 🚓What’s in a name? For us, it’s a reflection of growth and dedication! On January 1, 2025, National Police Credit Union will transform into National Police Federal Credit Union. While the name is new, our mission remains unchanged: empowering law enforcement families with the best financial services. Curious about the “why”? Don’t worry—we’ve got all your questions covered in our FAQ. Join us as we embrace this exciting new chapter! Learn more: https://conta.cc/3ZVurgv

It’s Official—We’re Becoming National Police Federal Credit Union!
🚓What’s in a name? For us, it’s a reflection of growth and dedication!

On January 1, 2025, National Police Credit Union will transform into National Police Federal Credit Union. While the name is new, our mission remains unchanged: empowering law enforcement families with the best financial services. Curious about the “why”? Don’t worry—we’ve got all your questions covered in our FAQ. Join us as we embrace this exciting new chapter!

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🎉Same Mission, New Name! Mark your calendars—January 1, 2025, marks a new chapter for us! We’re excited to share that National Police Credit Union will officially become National Police Federal Credit Union! Rest assured, while our name is changing, our promise to support law enforcement families remains as steadfast as ever. Wondering why the change? Check out this announcement to get the full scoop. Together, we continue to grow and serve. Read more: https://conta.cc/3ZVurgv

🎉Same Mission, New Name! Mark your calendars—January 1, 2025, marks a new chapter for us! We’re excited to share that National Police Credit Union will officially become National Police Federal Credit Union!

Rest assured, while our name is changing, our promise to support law enforcement families remains as steadfast as ever. Wondering why the change? Check out this announcement to get the full scoop. Together, we continue to grow and serve.
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We have some exciting changes on the horizon! Starting January 1, 2025, National Police Credit Union will proudly become National Police Federal Credit Union!

While our name is evolving, our unwavering dedication to law enforcement officers and their families remains stronger than ever.

Curious about the change? Explore our announcement for all the details.

We’re the same trusted institution you’ve relied on—just with a fresh new name! Learn more: conta.cc/3ZVurgv ... See MoreSee Less

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Check out this opportunity to join our team in Akron, OH!

Check out this opportunity to join our team in Akron, OH!We're Hiring: Branch Representative (Part-Time)

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🚨 Meet the Hosts! Get to know Deputy Scott Brown and Victoria Newman, the voices behind the “Facing Evil” podcast. Learn more about their journey and what inspired them to share this story. Visit FacingEvilPodcast.com. 🎙️ #TrueCrime #PodcastHosts

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📚 Must-Read Book! Before the podcast drops, check out “Facing Evil: A Cop’s Story of Murder, Mayhem, and the Aftermath” on Amazon. Get the full story behind the podcast. 📖🔗 FACING EVIL #TrueCrimeReads #FacingEvilBook

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A New Use for an Old Cliché: Diamond in the Rough

I have always interpreted this cliché as a reference to someone who is more valuable or may have more to offer than what you might think upon first impression.

As an employer and someone who makes frequent hiring decisions, I find this possibility appealing and I always feel a real sense of accomplishment if I identify someone who I think may be a diamond in the rough.  Here’s why.

First, a person who I may think is a diamond in plain view is not always as capable or as valuable as I perceive them to be.  If I concentrated all my time on candidates that presented themselves perfectly and had all the right things to say, I would likely be disappointed a good percentage of the time once I saw who they really were.  What may appear to be the easy decision isn’t always the best decision.

Conversely, diamonds in the rough are often unaware of their own potential.  They are frequently understated and not used to attention or the spotlight.  If I can correctly identify a real diamond in the rough, I am able to create an opportunity for someone who might not otherwise have gotten one simply because they were unable to display their full personality or character traits.  When this happens, I am usually rewarded with a very engaged and motivated employee who is eager to discover how successful he or she can be.

This cliché is a great reminder that people are very rarely exactly who they appear to be, especially if I am basing my perception on one meeting or on an otherwise small sample size.  No matter how trained or adept I think I am at reading people and making accurate assessments of them, it is an imperfect process.

Doesn’t it kind of make sense that if I am using an imperfect process in an imperfect world to identify a new employee, the imperfect candidate might just be the perfect choice?

Scott Arney
Chief Executive Officer
Chicago Patrolmen’s Federal Credit Union

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