Law Enforcement Blog - Police Officers Association of Michigan

Honor Guard Training School Info & Online Registation 5/20/2013

February 11, 2013

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Interested in serving in Michigan's Honor Guard? Here's all the information you need about the 2013 Honor Guard Training being held from may 20-24 in Alpena, Michigan.

Summary of Senate Bill 409

February 7, 2013

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Read the summary of Michigan Senate Bill 409, or Public Act 597 of 2012 and how it affects law enforcement officers in Michigan.

Brief Survey to Help MCOLES Identify Best Practices for Law Enforcement Agencies

February 6, 2013

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Help the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards determine by the best practices for law enforcement agencies by filling out this survey.

Darnell Earley Saginaw Interim City Manager

Saginaw, One of America’s Most Dangerous Cities, Continues to Cut Public Safety

February 4, 2013

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If Saginaw, Mich. is one of the most dangerous cities in America why is the city manager who makes $110,000 per year laying off more police officers and firefighters?

Newtown Law Enforcement Officers Reflect on Scene in School for First Time

February 1, 2013

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It's been more than a month since the school shooting in Newtown, Conn. and many officers are still dealing with what they saw at Newtown Elementary School that day.

Post-Incident Breath Test Ruled Constitutional

January 24, 2013

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The unions representing New York City’s police officers, detectives, and sergeants brought a lawsuit challenging NYPD Interim Order 52, which requires that a breathalyzer test be administered to any...

Supreme Court to Decide if Warrant is Needed for Blood Tests in DUI Cases

January 14, 2013

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The United States Supreme Court is going to decide whether or not police officers need a warrant to order a blood alcohol test. What do you think?

Upcoming Winter & Spring 2013 Workshops

January 8, 2013

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Read Spring & Winter 2013 Wayne State University Labor Studies Center workshop schedule. These seminars are designed for police officers and other labor professionals.

Scott Ziegler, Highland Park, MI Firefighter

Highland Park Firefighter Documents Year on the Job with Helmet Cam

January 7, 2013

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Highland Park firefighter Scott Ziegler documented his year on the job with his viral video "2012 a year on my lid, in Highland Park, MI." It's a great look into the lives firefighters live every day.

New Right to Work Law Passes

December 7, 2012

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The Michigan House of Representatives and Senate both passed Right to Work legislation on Thursday, Dec. 6. Here is a copy of the bill.

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