Law Enforcement Blog - Police Officers Association of Michigan

US Supreme Court Rejects Appeal to Ban Filming of Cops

November 27, 2012

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The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal that would have made it illegal to film police police while they are on-duty. Should civilians be allowed to film police?

November & December Discharge and Disciple Workshops

November 27, 2012

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Read the latest information about Discharge and Disciple Workshops from Dennis D. Albers, Extension Program Coordinator III for the WSU Labor Studies Center.

Complaints About Discrimination Not Necessarily Protected by First Amendment

November 27, 2012

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James Brooks and Donald Hamlette were employees of the Virginia Department of Corrections. Brooks was a senior corrections officer, supervised by Hamlette, a lieutenant. Hamlette is African-American a...

Struggling Benton Harbor Could Dissolve Police Department

November 20, 2012

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Benton Harbor's emergency financial manager said that the city may have to eliminate its police department due to budget restraints and other financial issues.

November & December Workshops for Law Enforcement Officers

November 7, 2012

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Wayne State University's Labor Studies Center is hosting three workshops in the months of November and December, including Basic Grievance Handling.

POAM Response to Proposal 1 Victory

November 7, 2012

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Read the Police Officers Association of Michigan's response to the repeal of Public Act 4 of 2011 in the 2012 general election.

New Jersey Town to Use Civilian Team & County to Police Streets

November 7, 2012

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The town of Camden, New Jersey is changing how its police force works. Now, they are using county police officers who work alongside civilian workers. Do you think it's a good idea?

Discharge and Disciple Workshops at WSU Labor Studies Center

November 2, 2012

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Read Dennis D. Albers' letter to Police Officers Association of Michigan members about Discharge and Disciple Workshops at the Wayne State University Labor Studies Center.

Is it Better for Campus Police to Be Armed or Unarmed?

October 31, 2012

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Most college campuses have police officers who are armed while on patrol, but some don't. Do you think it's better for campus police officers to be armed or unarmed?

Detroit Public Schools Police Department Patch

Freedom of Information Act Request Regarding Private Security Contracts

October 30, 2012

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Please read POAM Business Agent John T. Barr's Freedom of Information Act request to Detroit Public Schools regarding private security contracts.

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