http://www.poam.net/blog Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:33:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From freep.com BY BILL SCHUETTE Proposals that focus on those in prison or about to be released fall short when it comes to broad-based public safety reform. The focus of Michigan's debate should be on how to improve the safety of Michigan citizens and families. A report by the Council of State Governments ... http://www.poam.net/blog/prisoner-releases-hurt-public-safety-freep-com/ Career Survival with Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith Officer Benjamin Kelly: The mindset to win a split-second confrontation Maurice Clemmons’ body was probably still warm when I started getting text messages and e-mails from my friends in the Seattle/Tacoma area early Monday morning. The manhunt was over. The mainstream media reported that ... http://www.poam.net/blog/officer-benjamin-kelly-the-mindset-to-win-a-split-second-confrontation/ Forty states, comprising the majority of the American population, are "right-to-carry" states. Statistics show that in these states the crime rate fell (or did not rise) after the right-to carry law became active (as of July, 2006). Nine states deny or restrict the right to carry. What are your thoughts on normal citizens ... http://www.poam.net/blog/the-right-to-carry-handguns/ By: State Representative Barb Byrum Two years ago, a retired police officer came to me with an idea on how to increase funding for the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument Fund, a tribute to honor those in law enforcement who have been killed in the line of duty. I was ... http://www.poam.net/blog/honor-fallen-officers-by-making-an-income-tax-check-off-donation/ by FRANK A. GUIDO POAM General Counsel 1. Definition of the right: A. When an officer is compelled (ordered under threat of discipline) to produce information (statement, report or answer to questions), the information produced is protected from use against the officer in a criminal proceeding, if the officer invokes the protection of the ... http://www.poam.net/blog/quick-reference-guide-to-the-garrity-right/ It is common knowledge that a suspect, armed with an edged weapon and within twenty-one feet of a police officer presents a deadly threat. Why? Because the “average” man can run that twenty-one feet in about one-point-five seconds; the same one-point-five seconds it will take that police officer to recognize ... http://www.poam.net/blog/21-feet-way-too-close/ By Barry Sherman Would it surprise you to know that Michigan has 1,287 fewer police officers today than it did in September 2001? This is ironic when you think Michigan has four border crossings into Canada and the government has put an emphasis on “Homeland Security” issues since the 9/11 attacks. ... http://www.poam.net/blog/fewer-officers-more-parolees-a-recipe-for-disaster/ By: Ed Jacques, LEJ Editor Duane Haggerty was initially employed by Sanilac County as a full time police officer in 1958. He left and returned to employment with the County several times and was working full time when, on April 23, 1979, he injured his back in a work-related accident. He ... http://www.poam.net/blog/poam-prevails-for-mystery-member/ By: Ed Jacques As promised by President Jim Tignanelli at the POAM Annual Convention in Grand Rapids in June 2007, Arenac County Sheriff and POAM's recipient of its "HORSES ASS" award has lost his bid to be re-elected as Sheriff. Ronald Bouldin was defeated in the August primary ... http://www.poam.net/blog/2007-horses-ass-is-out/ By: Abigail Crouse The new FMLA regulations become effective on January 16, 2009. So what exactly does this mean for employers? The U.S. Department of Labor has made numerous changes to the regulations, and many employers are just beginning to analyze the impact of the new regulations on their organizations. In ... http://www.poam.net/blog/recent-developments-in-public-safety-labor-relations/