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Westland Man Arraigned in Taylor Officer’s Fatal Shooting

August 10, 2010

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A Westland man has been arraigned in the Taylor shooting of Taylor police Corporal Mathew Edwards.

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 Activities

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...

Police Officer Killed in Taylor Shooting

July 23, 2010

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An officer's life was taken during a shootout in Taylor, Michigan on the morning of July 23, 2010.

Campus Gun Bans Are Still on Solid Ground, Legal Experts Say

July 16, 2010

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The U.S. Supreme Court decision on Monday that struck down handgun restrictions imposed by the City of Chicago was seen as a major victory for gun-rights advocates. Higher-education leaders, however, ...

Police Officers to Enforce No Texting While Driving Law

June 29, 2010

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Beginning July 1st, 2010 drivers in Michigan will have to watch their text messaging habits as a new law goes into effect banning texting and driving.

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