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Taylor Police Officer Dies After Hit-And- Run

September 8, 2010

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TAYLOR, Mich. — A Taylor police officer has died after being struck in a hit-and-run crash while assisting a driver whose vehicle stalled. And now, Taylor police are seeking the public’s help ...

Police Cars: the war heats up!

August 25, 2010

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Chrysler unveiled Tuesday the first photo of its all-new police car based on the Dodge Charger — providing fresh evidence of a brewing police car war in which rival automakers have one main comp...

Bees Trap North Carolina Deputy in Cruiser

August 19, 2010

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Talk about something that doesn't happen everyday on the job. A swarm of bees trapped a North Carolina deputy in his cruiser. What are some of your strange occurrences on the job? Please read on and s...

Westland Man Arraigned in Taylor Officer’s Fatal Shooting

August 10, 2010

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A Westland man has been arraigned in the Taylor shooting of Taylor police Corporal Mathew Edwards.

Police Officer Killed in Taylor Shooting

July 23, 2010

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An officer's life was taken during a shootout in Taylor, Michigan on the morning of July 23, 2010.

Campus Gun Bans Are Still on Solid Ground, Legal Experts Say

July 16, 2010

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The U.S. Supreme Court decision on Monday that struck down handgun restrictions imposed by the City of Chicago was seen as a major victory for gun-rights advocates. Higher-education leaders, however, ...

Police Officers to Enforce No Texting While Driving Law

June 29, 2010

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Beginning July 1st, 2010 drivers in Michigan will have to watch their text messaging habits as a new law goes into effect banning texting and driving.

Police Involvement in Shooting of 7-Year-Old Girl

May 20, 2010

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A tragedy happened last week when a 7-year-old Detroit girl was killed during a raid by police to capture a murder suspect. The unfortunate event has the Detroit Police Department feeling pressure fro...

UPDATE: Michigan Hutaree Militia to be Released?

May 5, 2010

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Last month POAM wrote a blog covering the Hutaree Michigan Militia raids. Since then all 9 members have been incarcerated awaiting their trial. It was on Monday (May 3rd) that U.S. District Judge Vict...

Michigan Militia Hutaree Conspire Against Law Enforcement Officers

April 1, 2010

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The term militia is commonly used to define a military force that is composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or service, in times of emergency without being paid a...

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