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House Passes Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act

February 27, 2026

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What the H.R. 2189 De-Escalation Act Means for Officers and Agencies On February 11, 2026, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act....

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Signed and Sealed | 2026

February 18, 2026

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Signed and Sealed 2026 | #4 Local Association Name: Road Commission of Oakland County Clerical Technical Association Duration: 2.5 years; December 2025 – June 2028 Mediator’s Name: Micki C...

Melvindale Police Lieutenant Fired: What Happens Next in the Union Grievance Process?

February 13, 2026

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In early 2026, Lieutenant Matthew Furman of the Melvindale Police Department was fired following years of controversy and criminal charges, including three counts of misconduct in office, three counts...

Unauthorized Use of POAM Logo and WCDSA Endorsement

February 7, 2026

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Statement Regarding Wayne County Deputy Sheriff’s Association It has come to our attention that statements circulating on social media reference an alleged endorsement and include an image of the PO...

POAM Commends Prosecutor’s Findings in Grand Blanc Township Shooting

February 5, 2026

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Officers Cleared After Rapid, Life-Saving Response The POAM is extremely pleased that the Genesee County Prosecutor has cleared the officers of any wrongdoing in the serious incident they were involve...

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RPA’s Guide: 2026 Tax Guide

February 3, 2026

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Tax season is upon us, and Retirement Plan Advisors (RPA) are ready with their comprehensive 2026 Tax Guide. The 2026 Tax Guide This helpful resource outlines key deductions (standard, health, educati...

Clarifying Our Position and Reaffirming POAM’s Values

January 27, 2026

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On Sunday evening, January 26th, 2026, a social media post was shared by POAM’s vendor without our prior review or authorization. After being made aware of the post, it was immediately removed. We r...

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No Tax Overtime Reminder

January 21, 2026

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Federal “No Tax on Overtime” Provision President Trump’s recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” includes a federal tax provision that may provide meaningful relief for law enforcement offi...

2026 Annual Convention, May 20-22, Amway Grand, Grand Rapids, MI

2026 Annual Convention Event Information

January 9, 2026

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Plan Your 2026 POAM ANNUAL CONVENTION Trip Please note: This page is subject to change as more details are released for the 2026 POAM Annual Convention. Check back frequently for the most recent infor...

RPA’s Guide: 2026 Retirement Planning

January 9, 2026

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2026 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits Planning for retirement this year means understanding what changes are coming in 2026. Retirement Plan Advisors highlights the major updates impacting 457(b) p...