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- The Treasurer's Ledger
Previous POAM Services Available to 502 Members for $1.00 per Month
Open Letter From Ryan Florios
References From POAM Sheriff Employees
POAM Proposal to 502 Executive Board 03/05/2008
502 Rejects POAM Offer Of Full Service 03/21/2008
POAM Meeting With 502 Members Scheduled For 04/10/2008
MERC Schedules Phone Conference to Advance The Election Process 05/15/2008
Local 502 and Mike Royal Try To Block Election
Important Election Information 06/16/2008
POAM Political Endorsements In 2006
POAM Political Endorsements In 2008
How POAM's Legislative Leadership Will Benefit Wayne County Deputies 09/02/2008
Advice From Former 502 Member and President of Monroe County DSA
Ed Jacques Responds to Len Wolons 10/02/2008
$35 Per Month for All POAM Labor Services
Final POAM Meeting on 10/08/2008 and FAQ's
Ratification and POAM Votes 09/30/2008
SEIU Files ULP to Trample 502 Member Rights 10/06/2008
POAM Responds to MERC on ULP Charge 10/06/2008
MERC Will Mail Ballots!! 10/06/2008
Top 10 Questions For W.C.D.S.A.
Proposed Negotiations Waiver Agreement 10/09/2008- Overview of POAM Services
- Research
- Lifeline
Civil /Criminal Protection Plan
S.E.I.U. Update 03-23-09
The Seven Tests of Just Cause
POAM Organizes Transition Team
Attention Wayne County Deputies- Enrollment Application for Legal Program
- Terms and Conditions
502 and WCDSA Secretly Sell Out Probationaries 10/14/2008- Wayne County Deputies
Extended Legal Plan Contract- Extended Legal Representation
- Legal Garrity Right
- Sound Legal Advice - Police Reports Are Statements
Printable Garrity Form- Generally Speaking - POAM Victory Leads to Important Change in Bargaining Rights
- Legal Union Representation - Your Weingarten Rights!
- What Constitutes a Past Practice
- Garrity Rights Consent Judgement
- Failure to Recall is... Termination Without Just Cause
- Retroactivity of Grievances
- Mutual Agreement Must Take Place to Change Work Schedule
- Warning to the Law Enforcement Community!
PERA - Public Employment Relations Act- Generally Speaking - Compulsory Arbitration—Procrastination Leads to Supreme Court “Injustice”
- Employer Cannot Adversely Affect a Member's Right to Engage in Lawful Concerted Activities
- The Value Of A Bright Line Rule When Applying The Fourth Amendment
- Generally Speaking - Arbitration Under Attack: Employer Tactics Backfire
- MCOLES Report
- MERS Update
- Police Officers of the Year 2009
- FIRST-TIME REPEAT WINNER OF THE HORSE’S ASS AWARD
- JOHN R. SANTOMAURO IS POAM’S ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR
- Think Before You Speak
- When is Law Enforcement Going to Get a Government Bailout?
- PAUL POSTAL IS NEWEST POAM EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
- Arresting a Caregiver of Minor Children
- The Legislative Director's Chair - Fall
- Vice-President's Viewpoint - Fall
- From the President’s Desk - Fall
- MATT VAN LIERE AND VINNIE FINN RECEIVE LOYALTY AWARD
- The Cutting Edge - Bullet Proof Seats
- Cereal Killers - Cops & Doughnuts
- Law Enforcement is About Fairness, Not Numbers
- Gutscher Prevails for Retirees
- NO‑COST LODGING FOR COPS VISITING THE MAYO CLINIC
- EMOTIONAL BACKUP
- An Examination of Michigan’s Law Enforcement Policies, Procedures and Practices When Arresting a Caregiver of Minor Ch
Oakland Police Academy - Training Schedule- An Education in Media Distortion of Criminal Justice
- Tales From the Trenches
- What to Say and Do When Injured on the Job
- Dearborn Re-Institutes Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- A Fresh Look at 12 Hour Shifts
- Mixing Police and Politics
- Honor Guard School
- Time to Review And Renew POAM's Criminal Defense Plan
Spring 2009 LEJ
Winter 2009 LEJ
Signed and Sealed - Winter 2009
Spring 2008 LEJ
Summer 2008 LEJ
Winter 2008 LEJ
Fall 2007 LEJ
Spring 2007 LEJ
Winter 2007 LEJ
Summer 2006 LEJ
Spring 2006 LEJ
Summer 2005 LEJ
Spring 2005 LEJ- Local Associations Should Consider Fundraising
Bill Aims to Improve Permitting for Retired Officers 11/02/2009- Health Insurance Reform Update
POAM & Senator Anderson Introduce Bill to Eliminate Ticket Quotas 08/18/2009
Cops Hiring Recovery Program Announcement 07/28/2009- Health Care Proposal
- Health Care Proposal
- MSP Goes After Funds for Local Departments Again
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)
- Federal Perspective (January 1, 2008)
H.B. 6112-Binding Arbitration For Corrections- Practical Aspects of P.A. 312
- Public Safety Officer Family Health Benefit Act
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
Michigan Delegation Law Enforcement Activity- Michigan Sheriffs Association Stopped From Hijacking Training Dollars
Workman's Comp and Health Care Seminar info and Registration 03/12/2010
Wyandotte Police and DFL Honor Guard Training
Fire Investigation Training 04/29 & 04/30- The Technology Trap
O.C.A.T. Pepper Spray Class in Iosco County- PD Knife Regulations & Policies
- Don't Be Afraid to Pull The Trigger
- School Resource Officers' Next Millennium
Oakland Police Academy - Training and Info Bulletin- Active Shooter Response Training
- Traits that gets cops killed
National Patrol Rifle Conference and Comp. in Metro Detroit 06/06/2010-06/08/2010
Info for all Drop Corporals with a Retirement Date of Sept. 1, 2009
Temporary Vacancies 02/25/2010
Election Results for Second Vice 02/25/2010
Permanent Seniority Vacancy 02/25/2010
Election for Second Vice-President Re-Schedules to Feb. 24, 2010
Senate Proposals
Seniority Job Bid Process 02/15/2010
Request to Serve on Civil and Human Rights Committee must be received by March 3rd.
Info on Second Vice-President Election to be held Feb. 17, 2010
Wyandotte Police and DFL Honor Guard Training
Temporary Vacancy 02/01/2010
Metro Detroit Police and Fire Pipes and Drum Corps
Firing Line Cigar Fest 2010 to Benefit Westland P.D. Tactical Response Unit 02/27/2010
TAX REVENUE
MICHIGAN ECONOMIC OUTLOOK- Michigan Economic Crisis
Status of Grievance # 2009-50
Status of Grievance # 2009-46
Status of Grievance # 2009-44
Important Info for "Drop Employees" 01/27/2010
POAM Executive Board Meeting Minutes for January
Temporary Vacancies 01/13/2010
Juvenile Fire setter Seminar 03/18 & 03/19
Temporary Vacancies 12/23/09
WCDSA Election Results 12/17/2009
POAM Executive Board Meeting Minutes for November 2009
Information on Union Elections 12/16/2009
Temporary Vacancies 12/02/2009
WCDSA Nominations 11/20/2009
Permanent Seniority Vacancy 11/11/2009- POAM Executive Board Meeting Minutes for October 2009
Info on By-Laws Vote on 10/28/09- Funeral Arrangements for Jammie Smith
By-Laws Ratification Vote is Changed 10/28/2009
Temporary Vacancies 10/08/2009
Vote on By-laws Scheduled for 10/21/2009
Q & A on WCDSA 10/07/2009
Livonia POA Cigar Party 12/04/2009
Officer Pool Program is not Mandatory 09/30/2009- POAM October Seminar
POAM October Seminar- POAM Executive Board Meeting Minutes for August 2009
Info on Changes to 457 Deferred Comp Program 09/22/2009
Informational Meeting on By-Laws Scheduled for Sept. 16th, 2009
Important Facts About Membership in WCDSA 09/04/2009
Proposed Wayne County DSA By-Laws 09/03/200
Expert Advise on Which Retirement Option is Best for You 08/31/2009
Urgent Retirement Drop Order 08/25/2009
POAM Returns to Traverse City for Fall Seminar- Full and Part Time Police Positions at Mott Comm. College
Retirement Drop Info.
Current Collective Bargaining Agreement 10/01/2008---09/30/2011
Contract Language on Job Bids
Administering FMLA
Poam Extended Legal Plan to Replace Pre-Paid Legal
Plan Six Enrollment Information- U.S. Congressman Thaddeus McCotter Quotes POAM Legislative Director Kenneth E. Grabowski on House Floor
Right to Carry info for Retiring POAM Members 07/16/09
Temporary Vacancies - Must Be Filled By 07/22/09
Retirement Dates and Final Execution of New Contract 07/15/09- MAY 2009 EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES
Dave Bing asks for Deputies Support 07/10/09
Temporary Vacancies - Must Be Filled By 07/15/09
Committee Members Needed to Draft By-Laws 06/23/09
Modification or T/A on Retirement Incentive 06/16/09
Retirement FAQs
What Every Wayne County Deputy Needs to Know 06/12/09
Tentative Agreement 06/10/09
Temporary Vacancies - Must Be Filled By 06/08/2009
Public Safety/Protective Services Director
Tentative Agreement Very Near! 06/01/2009
Temporary Vacancies - Must Be Filled By 06/05/2009
Wayne County Deputies
Temporary Vacancies - Must Bid By 05/20/2009
Temporary Positions Bid Sheet
Juvenile Officers Association Fall Conference 09/30/2009
Brian Earle is New Division 1 Chief Steward - 05/01/09- Vegas Night to Benefit Westland P.D.
Anchorage , Alaska is Hiring
Clinton Twp. Dispatch To Host Fundraiser For Child With Cancer 09/24/2008
Minutes From August 2008 POAM Executive Board Meeting
Minutes From June 2008 POAM Executive Board Meeting
Minutes From May 2008 POAM Executive Board Meeting
DSAM Prevails against Sheriffs Training Council- Job Openings
