Law Enforcement Blog - Police Officers Association of Michigan

POAM Calls for Urgent Recruitment Action Amid Drop in DUI Arrests

July 4, 2025

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As drunk driving arrests continue to decline in Michigan, a leading law enforcement advocate says the drop doesn’t signal safer roads—it reveals a troubling lack of patrol officers available to en...

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Documenting Your Belongings: Steps to Safeguard Your Assets

July 2, 2025

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The Retirement Plan Advisors (RPA) is pleased to share monthly retirement information with POAM members. This month’s post is from Regional Director Matt Martin. He emphasizes the importance of ...

Virgil C. Smith, Michigan legislator and judge

Virgil C. Smith, Michigan Lawmaker and Judge, Passes at 77

June 30, 2025

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Honoring Virgil C. Smith: Michigan Lawmaker and Judge We honor Virgil C. Smith, a groundbreaking Michigan legislator and judge, who passed away at age 77 after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary d...

Secretary Kristi Noem “America’s Future Tour” with POAM in Detroit

June 20, 2025

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Securing Michigan’s Northern Border In an afternoon roundtable on June 20 in Detroit, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem convened a bipartisan group to address growing security concerns along M...

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Commemorating Ypsilanti City Officer Douglas D. Downing

June 18, 2025

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Douglas Downing Memorial Ceremony On Friday, July 11, 2025, Officer Douglas Downing’s death will be commemorated at a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of S. Park and Michigan Ave. At that ti...

1st Responder & Veterans Residential Treatment Facility to Open

June 10, 2025

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Veterans & First Responders Exclusive Treatment Facility Sanford Behavioral Health has created the JOHN Street (Just One Hero Needed) 1st responder/veterans only program, which is scheduled to be...

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Common Behavioral Mistakes When Investing

June 9, 2025

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The Retirement Plan Advisors (RPA) is pleased to share monthly retirement information with POAM members. This month’s post is from Regional Director Matt Martin. He discusses how your cognitive ...

Garden City Police Officers Association | Officers Jonathan Marcyan and Gregory Goodbred receiving the 2025 Police Officer of the Year Awards

2025 Police Officer of the Year Award: Garden City Police Officers Association

May 22, 2025

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Garden City Officers Honored for Heroic Fire Rescue Garden City Police Officers Jonathan Marcyan and Gregory Goodbred responded to a life-threatening house fire at a local duplex residence on October ...

Wayne City POA Officer Jared Grembowski receiving the POAM 2025 Police Officer of the Year Award

2025 Police Officer of the Year Award: Officer Jared Grembowski

May 22, 2025

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Officer Jared Grembowski Recognized for Bravery in Armed Standoff On April 1, 2024, Officer Jared Grembowski demonstrated extraordinary courage and composure while responding to a dangerous situation ...

Grand Blanc COA & POA Sergeant Nate Guigear and Officer Erin Hodge receiving the 2025 POAM Police Officer of the Year Award with Judge Mertz and POAM team.

2025 Police Officer of the Year Award: Grand Blanc COA & POA

May 22, 2025

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Sergeant Nate Guigear and Officer Erin Hodge Receive 2025 Police Officer of the Year Award On Christmas morning, while many were beginning to unwrap gifts or sip their first cup of coffee, two Grand B...