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Police Across US Prepare for More Ferguson Rallies

November 25, 2014

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After what was a long awaited and intense trial, the grand jury decided not to indict white police officer Darren Wilson, in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown. Protestors and police officers alike s...

How Does Governmental Immunity Apply to the Acts of Police Officers?

November 15, 2014

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Arthur A. Borella’s article discusses how governmental immunity applies to police officers. It covers situations where officers may face civil lawsuits for injuries caused while on duty, emphasi...

No Remedy For Violation Of IA Non-Disclosure Law

November 10, 2014

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MCL 15.395 provides that Garrity statements made by employees pursuant to an employer’s orders are “confidential communications.”

Discussions at Union E-Board Privileged

November 10, 2014

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This article originally appeared in a previous issue of “Public Safety Labor News” and is reprinted courtesy of Labor Relations Information System. Discussions at Union E-Board Privileged July 2nd...

Union Can Conduct Simultaneous Disciplinary Investigation

November 10, 2014

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This article originally appeared in a previous issue of “Public Safety Labor News” and is reprinted courtesy of Labor Relations Information System. Union Can Conduct Simultaneous Disciplinary Inve...

Corrections Officers Win Free Speech Claim Based On Union Activities

November 10, 2014

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David Davignon and four other employees of the Bristol County, Massachusetts Sheriff’s Department were involved in a variety of union activities. By the summer of 2000, negotiations had grown tense ...

The Interplay Between Garrity And Weingarten

November 10, 2014

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This article originally appeared in a previous issue of “Public Safety Labor News” and is reprinted courtesy of Labor Relations Information System. The Interplay Between Garrity And Weingarten Aug...

Senator Colbeck Accepts Legislator of the Year Award

November 10, 2014

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Senator Pat Colbeck (center) came to the POAM Executive Board meeting and was recognized for his tremendous effort on SB 850. Left to right: Brian Earle (DSAM), President Jim Tignanelli, Legislative D...

New Technology Notifies Dispatchers When Gun is Fired

October 27, 2014

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Yardarm Technologies, a Silicon Valley startup has developed a specific technology that lets dispatchers know when a police officer’s weapon has been fired. Not only would the product notify d...

HB 5097 is now PA 322 – [Read in its entirety]

October 27, 2014

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Below is a document outlining the arrangement of HB 5097 and how the bill is now becoming PA 322:

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