Posts by POAM | Police Officers Association of Michigan

A slain cop’s last act

August 18, 2011

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Officer Jeremy Henwood of the San Diego Police was recently killed in the line of duty, shot in his patrol car. He was last seen on a McDonald’s security camera shortly before the unprovoked att...

A rapper’s prank endangers police and citizens

August 16, 2011

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Recently in Los Angeles, rapper “The Game” sent a message on Twitter asking his 580,000 followers to call the Compton Sheriff’s office if they wanted an internship—a prank, to be s...

What To Do If An Unmarked Police Car Pulls You OverPast

August 16, 2011

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It's a shame, but there are some unscrupulous criminals out there who will impersonate police. So the question came up today, what happens if an unmarked police car stops you and you're not entirely s...

70 rural police websites hacked, ”sensitive” data stolen

August 10, 2011

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Sheriffs'' department sites were either unavailable for most of Saturday or had been wiped clean of content...

Man says Border Agent slain for night vision gear

July 28, 2011

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One of the people charged in the murder of a US border agent says it was to rob him of his night vision equipment.

Walter Reed Medical Center closing

July 28, 2011

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The Walter Reed Medical Center is closing its doors after over a hundred years of service.

Norwegian police: Shooting response was correct

July 26, 2011

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Despite questions being raised over the response time of the Norwegian Delta force, officials stated that police were there as quickly as possible.

Video: Great police response to ‘open carry’ activist

July 26, 2011

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A senior editor for Police One offers his praise of Oceanside, California Police Department Officer Matthew Lyons for his response to a legally-armed citizen.

Union Must Label Grievance as Class Action to Receive Class-Wide RemedyPast

July 25, 2011

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The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) filed a grievance solely on behalf of Andrew Markowitz, a police officer with the City of Miami. The grievance claimed that the City was required to provide but den...

If Employee Does Not Request FMLA Leave, Employer Cannot Demand Certification From DoctorPast

July 25, 2011

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employers to request medical certification from employees who request leave under the Act. The FMLA also allows an employer to unilaterally designate lea...

Author: POAM