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Calhoun County DSA Corporals Brenton King and Jennifer Jackson

2021 P.O. of the Year: Corporals Jennifer Jackson and Brenton King

September 3, 2021

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On September 27, 2020, the Dearborn Police Department was contacted by a female resident at an apartment complex on Park Street, stating that a male had a knife to her neck. Officers were immediately ...

2021 P.O. of the Year: Deputy Suleiman Sumbal

September 2, 2021

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On July 11, 2020, Calhoun County Sheriff Department Deputy Suleiman Sumbal was requested to assist a Marshall City Police Department Sergeant to serve a mental health pickup order to a suspected menta...

Calhoun County DSA Officer Brandon Hatch

2021 P.O. of the Year: Deputy Brandon Hatch

September 2, 2021

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Just after midnight on September 5, 2020, Battle Creek Police Officers engaged in a vehicle pursuit. The driver had been swerving in and out of traffic and driving erratically before the chase began. ...

2021 P.O. of the Year Awards: Officer Andrew VanBuskirk

September 2, 2021

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On July 1, 2020, while making his foot patrol at the Howell High School, Howell Police Officer Andrew VanBuskirk heard noises coming from the thick foliage swamp area just east of the school. Officer ...

2021 P.O. of the Year: Sergeant Patrick Eash and Lieutenant Jason Barna

September 2, 2021

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In the wee hours of the morning on February 21, 2021, a fire started in a home that was split into three apartments in the 800 block of Stone Street in Port Huron. While on a routine patrol, Port Huro...

9/11 Frontline Stories: Speaker Tim Brown FDNY

September 2, 2021

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Attendees of the 2021 POAM Annual Convention got the privilege to listen to Tim Brown, FDNY. He shared his 9/11 survivor story and the experience he endured that day, which changed his life. As a firs...

Michigan Attorney General Speaks at 2021 Annual Convention

September 1, 2021

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined the speaker lineup at the 2021 POAM Annual Convention. During her speech at the POAM Seminar, she pointed out her support for law enforcement and her plans...

RPA Shares Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

August 31, 2021

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The Retirement Plan Advisors (RPA) is pleased to share monthly retirement information with POAM members. This month’s post is from Regional Director Mark Mitchell. He discusses the potential out...

Albion and Calhoun County DSA officers received the Police Officer of the Year Awards on September 2, 2021

2021 P.O. of the Year: Officer Dan Riley, Deputy Todd Madson, Deputy Kevin Mahan

August 31, 2021

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On August 25, 2020, Albion Department of Public Safety (ADPS) Officer Dan Riley was instrumental in his actions that saved the life of a fellow officer, Sergeant Chris Ambrose of the Marshall Police D...

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Honoring Law Enforcement Officers on August 14, 2021

August 14, 2021

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Governor Whitmer Lowers Flags for Fallen Law Enforcement Officials Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered for U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to honor fallen law enforcement officers this we...

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