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POAM January 2015 Washington Update

January 14, 2015

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January POAM Washington Update The 114th Congress was officially sworn in on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Both House and Senate Leadership will now begin work on shaping their priorities and goals for 20...

Body Cameras: Information from the Force Science Institute

December 10, 2014

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In light of recent use-of-force news and tension, there has been an increased focus on the adoption of body worn cameras. In an effort to ensure that police officers understand the strengths and limit...

Female Enforcers Training

December 2, 2014

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Female Enforcers Advanced Mental, Physical and Tactical Skills to Survive Hosted by: Eastern Michigan University Police Department February 23, 2015 @ 8am – 4:30pm Register online at: www.calibr...

Emotional Photo Taken in Oregon During Ferguson Protests

December 2, 2014

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A moment captured by a nearby photographer covering a Ferguson protest in Portland, Oregon has caught national attention. This touching moment made its way into the hearts of many Americans, catchin...

Weingarten Rights Apply To Written Statements

December 1, 2014

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The City of New Haven, Connecticut and Local 825 of the International Association of Fire Fighters are parties to a collective bargaining agreement.

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...

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