Law Enforcement Blog - Police Officers Association of Michigan

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) during a April 15, 2025 press conference-Justice Needs No Mask

POAM Opposes the “Justice Needs No Mask” Bill

August 12, 2025

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“Justice Needs No Mask” Bill House Bill 4760 sought to enhance public accountability by prohibiting masked policing and requiring visible officer identification. GOP leadership blocked the...

Winter 2023 Update | Police Officers Association of Michigan | Signed & Sealed 2025

No Charges for Shelby Township Officer; POAM Highlights Good Policing

August 9, 2025

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Split-Second Decisions That Define Policing A fatal June 3 traffic-stop shooting in Shelby Township that ended in the death of 41-year-old Thomas Antonio Jackson has been ruled justified, and the offi...

POAM Statement Regarding Criminal Charges Against Melvindale Police Officer

August 8, 2025

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The Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) is aware of the recent announcement from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office regarding criminal charges filed against Melvindale Police Officer Ma...

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RPA’s 5 Pillars to Get Your Financial House in Order

August 7, 2025

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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 Matt Martin. He emphasizes the importance of ...

Virtual Trainings: Incident Management & Peer Support

August 4, 2025

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Flexible, Real-World Sessions to Build Effective Crisis Response Teams in August Throughout August, the Incident Management Team offers virtual training sessions to strengthen Peer Support and Critic...

POAM Applaud Tune Inn of D.C. Winning Coveted RAMMY Award

July 29, 2025

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A Decade + Serving Law Enforcement: POAM’s Annual Police Week Home Base POAM’s favorite Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar has clinched a prestigious RAMMY Award in 2025, taking home the title of B...

Blue Smoke Event Info

July 23, 2025

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Plan Your Unforgettable Evening at blue smoke 2025! The Police Officers Association of Michigan invites you to connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories at the third annual Blue Smoke 2025. This...

POAM Calls for Urgent Recruitment Action Amid Drop in DUI Arrests

July 4, 2025

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As drunk driving arrests continue to decline in Michigan, a leading law enforcement advocate says the drop doesn’t signal safer roads—it reveals a troubling lack of patrol officers available to en...

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Documenting Your Belongings: Steps to Safeguard Your Assets

July 2, 2025

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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 Matt Martin. He emphasizes the importance of ...

Virgil C. Smith, Michigan legislator and judge

Virgil C. Smith, Michigan Lawmaker and Judge, Passes at 77

June 30, 2025

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Honoring Virgil C. Smith: Michigan Lawmaker and Judge We honor Virgil C. Smith, a groundbreaking Michigan legislator and judge, who passed away at age 77 after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary d...

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