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Canine Officer Entitled to Overtime Pay for Time Caring for DogPast

September 1, 2010

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Kristofer Lewallen began his duties as a canine officer for Scott County, Tennessee on July 1, 2006 when the Sheriff ordered him to pick up a black Labrador dog named “J.J.” The Sheriff told Lewal...

Vice-President’s Viewpoint – Spring 2010

July 26, 2010

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It has become evident that the police and correction officers in Michigan now need to not only be on guard against gang members, violent prisoners, drunks, felons, and radical militia members but also...

No-Cost Lodging for Cops Visiting the Mayo Clinic

July 26, 2010

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By Mike Walsh, Rochester, Minnesota Police Department Rochester has long been known for the Mayo Clinic and the fine medical care provided there. People from all over the world come to Mayo for medica...

POAM’S Lifeline Professionals Assist Members in Times of Crisis

July 26, 2010

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by Ed Jacques, LEJ Editor A crisis is something most employees attempt to avoid when they arrive at their workplace. For employees of the Southfield-based Incident Management Team (IMT), a crisis is e...

H.B. 6112-Binding Arbitration For Corrections

July 26, 2010

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Emotional Backup

July 26, 2010

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By Ed Jacques LEJ Editor Crisis is something most employees attempt to avoid when they arrive at their workplace. For employees of Southfield-based Incident Management Team (IMT), crisis is expected. ...

Employer Cannot Affect Member’s Right to Lawful Concerted ActivitiesPast

July 26, 2010

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By Ed Jacques, LEJ Editor As reported in a previous LEJ, POAM will periodically report on judges and decisions issuing from various Michigan and Federal Courts which have a positive or negative impact...