Law Enforcement Blog - Police Officers Association of Michigan

A Century of Making Michigan’s Finest Badges

May 18, 2009

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By Ed Jacques, LEJ Editor Weyhing Brothers Manufacturing Company in Detroit, Michigan is part museum, historical society, manufacturing plant, and an artist’s studio all wrapped into one. The co...

Honor Guard Training Camp Prepares & Educates Police Officers

April 30, 2009

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By Ed Jacques, LEJ Editor “This honor guard training camp motto reminds students that those who are honored have given all there is to give. The least an honor guard member can do is to give his...

Welcome Wayne County Deputies

April 17, 2009

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POAM Attorney Stationed in Gaylord

April 14, 2009

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By Ed Jacques, LEJ Editor It’s pretty good duty. Lot’s of fresh air, deer in your back yard, and plenty of new trout streams to investigate. And, of yeah, he’s a lot closer to many P...

Municipalities Seek POAM Expertise on Garrity

April 14, 2009

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By Frank Guido, General Counsel It has been a pleasure representing the POAM membership for the past 25 years. Despite having written many articles for the Law Enforcement Journal, I have resisted the...

Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Funding in Doubt

April 14, 2009

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By Ed Jacques, LEJ Editor On October 18, 2006, Michigan took the initial step toward insuring that the service and sacrifice of all fallen officers in Michigan will be honored forever. Governor Jennif...

Responding to Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure to Infectious Diseases

April 14, 2009

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By Ed Jacques, LEJ Editor Michigan HIV laws define “exposure” as sustaining a percutaneous, mucous membrane, or open wound exposure to the blood or other body fluids of another. The Occupa...

Public Safety Employees Benefit from Pension Protection Act Changes

April 14, 2009

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By Paul Zorn, Director of Governmental Research Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company is a leading actuarial and benefits consulting firm that specializes in servic...

Time to Review And Renew POAM’s Criminal Defense Plan

April 9, 2009

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By Ed Jacques LEJ Editor Five dollars a month! That’s all personal security and peace of mind costs. After all, would you let your medical COBRA coverage lapse if you had to leave your current j...

Local Associations Should Consider Fundraising

April 9, 2009

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By Ed Jacques, LEJ Editor In 1992, state legislators and the Michigan Attorney Generals Office were fed up with complaints about unscrupulous professional fundraisers and their solicitation practices ...

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