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2026 Law Enforcement Night With the Detroit Tigers

April 13, 2026

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2026 Law Enforcement Night With the Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will once again host Law Enforcement Night at Comerica Park on Wednesday, ...

Former Navy SEAL Veteran Robert O'Neill, a keynote speaker at the 2026 POAM Annual Convention.

Robert O’Neill: 2026 Annual Convention Keynote Speaker

April 13, 2026

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Keynote Session: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. | Grand Ballroom in the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan Few people have stood at the intersection of courage, duty, and sacrifice the wa...

Retired FDNY Firefighter Tim Brown, a keynote speaker at the 2026 POAM Annual Convention.

Tim Brown: 2026 Annual Convention Keynote Speaker

April 13, 2026

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Keynote Session: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 1 p.m. | Grand Ballroom in the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan Some stories can only be told by those who lived them. Tim Brown is one of those...

Fewer Officers or a Safer City? Livonia Voters Face a Clear Choice

March 27, 2026

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Public Safety at Risk: Livonia Vote on Police and Fire Funding One of Michigan’s safest cities is caught in the midst of a debate over a property tax millage. The City of Livonia has an operatio...

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Pay Yourself First: A Retirement Plan Advisors Article

March 4, 2026

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Put Your Money To Work Toward Your Short- and Long-Term Financial Goals Each month, you settle down to pay bills. You pay your mortgage lender. You pay the electric company. You pay for subscriptions....

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....

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...

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

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...

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