H.B. 6112-Binding Arbitration For Corrections
Practical Aspects of P.A. 312
When economic times are difficult, as they presently are, the need for a stabilizing law, like the Compulsory Arbitration Act, is paramount. The Compulsory Arbitration Act safeguards the public by avoiding public safety work stoppages, thereby maintaining a proper balance between employee morale and the efficient operation of police and fire ... Read More »
Public Safety Officer Family Health Benefit Act
by Kenneth E. Grabowski HR2391, the federal bill that will provide access to health care benefits for the families of public safety officers that lose their lives in the line of duty is gaining momentum. HR2391 was originally introduced by Congressman Bart Stupak, Democrat from Michigan, and is currently in the House Overs... Read More »
Dangerous Legislation - Unmanned Traffic Devices
by Kenneth E. Grabowski It's back! Another ill-conceived proposal to allow municipalities to issue traffic tickets via unmanned traffic control devices through current House Bill 5315. Uninformed legislators have again proposed the authorization of unmanned traffic control devices. This ugly issue reared its head in 2000 a... Read More »
House Bill No. 4544 Outlaws Use of Police Scanners by Felons
Senate Bill No. 647 Restricts the Use and Disclosure of Garrity Statements
Protection for Union Representation - HB5796
by Kenneth E. Grabowski State Representative Richard LeBlanc (D-Westland), upon the request of POAM, has introduced H.B. 5796. This Bill will protect a union agent who has a representative relationship with a bargaining unit member to not be compelled to disclose in court or administrative action, arbitration or proceeding, whe... Read More »
Michigan Delegation Law Enforcement Activity
Michigan Sheriffs Association Stopped From Hijacking Training Dollars
By Kenneth E. Grabowski POAM and DSAM worked closely to pass the 2003 Sheriff's Coordinating and Training Council. This Council was to advance the training and professionalism of corrections officer. Unfortunately, it appears the Michigan Sheriff's Association is trying to hijack the Council and use funds as they were n... Read More »
Federal Perspective (August 1, 2008) 
By Dennis McGrann, POAM Lobbyist, Washington, D.C. Lawmakers are rushing to pass legislation during the few remaining weeks of session before the 110th Congress adjourns in September. Major questions surround the likelihood of Congress passing their 12 annual appropriations bills to fund the federal government for Fiscal Ye... Read More »
Federal Perspective (May 1, 2008)
By Dennis McGrann, POAM Lobbyist, Washington, D.C. The 1st Session of the 110th Congress adjourned for the year on December 20th after finalizing and passing a Fiscal Year 2008 omnibus appropriations bill to fund the federal government through September 30th, 2008. The omnibus bill (H.R. 2764), which incorporates the Fiscal... Read More »
Federal Perspective (January 1, 2008)
By Dennis McGrann, POAM Lobbyist, Washington, D.C. Congress is moving into the final year end push to wrap up unfinished business and members have been pushing to complete the annual appropriations process while debating a number of contentious pieces of legislation including Iraq war funding, the children's health care pro... Read More »
HR 218 Fact Sheet (Off duty and retired officers right to carry firearms)
On July 22, President Bush signed into law H.R. 218, titled "the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004." This legislation allows off-duty and retired officers to carry concealed weapons throughout the country. In order to become exempt from state or local laws that would otherwise restrict carrying concealed weapons, the Act lays out... Read More »