Law Enforcement Blog - Police Officers Association of Michigan

Wayne State University Labor Studies Center’s April Workshops

March 28, 2012

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There is still time to sign up for Wayne State University Labor Studies Center’s workshops being offered during the months of April and May. We are offering several interesting workshops about a var...

Customs & Border Protection Officer Positions Available March 14, 2012

March 20, 2012

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The US Department of Homeland Security is hiring officers to work in the Customs & Border Protection agency as of March 14, 2012. Read on for information about job requirements, salary and more.

US Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Warrant Needed for GPS Tracking blog post

Proposed Michigan Legislation that could Affect POAM as of 3-19-2012

March 20, 2012

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Read a list of all the bills in front of the Michigan Legislature that could possibly affect the POAM membership.

Video Released of Cape Coral Police Officer Shot During Traffic Stop

March 15, 2012

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Watch newly-released video of Cape Coral Police Officer David Wagoner being shot during a traffic stop on April 16, 2011. The suspect was charged with first-degree murder of a police officer.

MERC May Consolidate All Of POAM’s Unfair Labor Practice Charges

March 14, 2012

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POAM received a request from the Michigan Employment Relations Commission regarding the number of unfair labor practices filed against employers regarding Public Act 152.

Indiana House Passes ‘Right to Resist’ Bill that Allows Use of Force Against Cops

March 12, 2012

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The Indiana State House passed a bill last week that gives citizens who believe police are acting illegally the "right to resist." Is it ever OK to justify the use of force against a police officer?

Update on March 8 Meeting

March 9, 2012

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Read this update on POAM's March 8 meeting with Detroit Public Schools regarding contractual issues.

Contract Talks, Events & Activities

March 7, 2012

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Contract talks between Detroit Public Schools Police Department, POAM and Detroit Public Schools are ongoing. The union is scheduled to meet with the district on March 8 to further discuss the contrac...

Detroit School District Police Department Patch

Federal Lawsuit Settlement and its Impact

March 2, 2012

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Read POAM's position on the lawsuit filed by the Detroit Public Schools and Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) after Emergency Manager Roy Roberts imposed a pay cut and health care cost increases on...

Five Arrests Made in Wash. State Trooper Killing Probe

March 1, 2012

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Five people have been arrested in connection with death of Wash. State Trooper Tony Radulescu. Among those arrested was shooter Joshua Blake's ex-girlfriend.

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