Legislative

Bill Aims to Improve Permitting for Retired Officers 11/02/2009

Health Insurance Reform Update

I am writing today to give you an update on the status of the health insurance reform bill. In the Senate, two committees have jurisdiction over health insurance reform: the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and the Finance Committee. Both committees passed health care bills, each focused on their own jurisdiction. Then, S... Read More »

POAM & Senator Anderson Introduce Bill to Eliminate Ticket Quotas 08/18/2009

Cops Hiring Recovery Program Announcement 07/28/2009

Health Care Proposal

Goal to Maintain Benefits Prompts Discussion by Kenneth E. Grabowski Do you want to maintain your health care? Or how about your pension benefits, or even your JOB for that matter. Well that's what many in this state are facing. The dire economic realities in this state have to be addressed and considered by all public employ... Read More »

Health Care Proposal

MSP Goes After Funds for Local Departments Again

From the Desk of Larry Orlowski & DSAM The Michigan State Police budget passed Senate Appropriations Committee and is scheduled to be voted on by the full senate in approximately two weeks. Within that budget there is a reduction (money grab) of 1.1 million dollars of Public Act 302 (law enforcement/corrections traini... Read More »

Federal Legislative and Administrative Activities of the Michigan Congressional Delegation Relating to Law Enforcement

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 »

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 »

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 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 »