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The Negotiability of a Disciplinary Matrix

October 20, 2015

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Disciplinary matrices are a curious feature of public safety employee labor relations. The interest in matrices waxes and wanes over time, with some employers adopting them even as other employers are...

Wayne County Deputies CLICK HERE for Content & Tentative Agreement!

September 23, 2015

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Attention Wayne County Deputies: Although the current contract doesn’t expire until September 30th, 2016, it does contain a wage and pensioner reopener. However, these two reopeners expired on Septe...

Union Entitled to Copy of Complaint Against Member

September 3, 2015

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Though the case does not involve public safety officers, a recent decision from an administrative law judge (ALJ) of the California Public Relations Board (PERB) could have significant ramifications i...

Oakland Police Academy Fall Training Schedule

August 24, 2015

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If you or someone you know is interested in additional training from the Oakland Police Academy on specific scenarios, please read the flier below for additional information on where and when specific...

Officer Cannot be Forced to Testify in Pre-Discipline Hearing

July 24, 2015

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Leon Dykas was a police officer for the Worcester, Massachusetts Police Department. In 2008, Dykas was purported to have engaged in noncriminal misconduct involving his ex-wife in violation of a “La...

Mere Threats Not Enough for Free Speech Lawsuit

July 24, 2015

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The Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriff’s Association represents sworn and unsworn employees who work for the Contra Costa County, California Sheriff’s Office. The Association sued the County, alle...

Police Officer Job Openings in Ypsilanti, MI

July 15, 2015

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The Ypsilanti Police Department is currently seeking candidates for the position of police officer. It is a full-time position with benefits.

POAM Asks Legislature To Add Language To Body Camera Bill [H.B. 4234] To Protect Officers

July 1, 2015

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Within the last year, body-worn cameras have become standard-issue gear for many American police officers. The idea being that once every officer was required to wear a body camera, it would calm many...

Legal Video Resources

June 10, 2015

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POAM is committed to providing the resources necessary to support the continuous education of police officers. In doing so, we’ve compiled a list of video resources that cover a variety of topics to...

POAM Raises $5,000 to Fund Action Track Wheelchair

June 3, 2015

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A big thank you to POAM members and local associations for your fundraising efforts!

Blog: Page 64

The Negotiability of a Disciplinary Matrix

Wayne County Deputies CLICK HERE for Content & Tentative Agreement!

Union Entitled to Copy of Complaint Against Member

Oakland Police Academy Fall Training Schedule

Officer Cannot be Forced to Testify in Pre-Discipline Hearing

Mere Threats Not Enough for Free Speech Lawsuit

Police Officer Job Openings in Ypsilanti, MI

POAM Asks Legislature To Add Language To Body Camera Bill [H.B. 4234] To Protect Officers

Legal Video Resources

POAM Raises $5,000 to Fund Action Track Wheelchair

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