Author: POAM

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...

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...

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...

Tampering with Compulsory Arbitration

June 4, 2010

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By Frank Guido, General Counsel When a Public Employer and Police/Fire labor union are unable to arrive at a negotiated collective bargaining agreement, their dispute is subject to resolution through ...

Across Wayne Co., Shortened Jail Stays Frustrate Cops, Communities

June 4, 2010

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By Kathleen Gray Some cash-strapped communities across Wayne County are refusing to scrimp on punishing those guilty of misdemeanors, even as they cut services and lay off employees. At least 19 commu...