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Judge Amanda Eicher and Fraser Public Safety's Officer Cameron Rieper at the 2024 POAM Annual Convention.

2024 Police Officer of the Year Award: Police Support Officer Cameron Rieper

May 23, 2024

On the night of December 16, 2023, around 10 p.m., Police Support Officer (PSO) Cameron Rieper defined the true meaning of courage. We’re recognizing him for his notable service that night. Moments ...

Judge George Mertz presented Wayne County Deputy Sheriff Association's Deputies Curtis Aycox, Robert Smith, & LaQuawn Milhouse and Corporal John Pietz with the 2024 Police Officers of the Year Awards.

2024 Police Officer of the Year Award: Wayne County DSA

May 23, 2024

The morning of April 4, 2023, began a new shift for the Deputies of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Teather Unit. At 8:45 a.m., Deputies Curtis Aycox, Robert Smith, & LaQuawn Milhouse, along w...

U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Rogers and Southfield Police Command Officers Association's Sergeant Joseph Ashmore at the 2024 Annual Convention.

2024 Police Officer of the Year Award: Sergeant Joseph Ashmore

May 23, 2024

We are highlighting the commendable efforts of Southfield Police Command Officers Association’s Sergeant Joseph Ashmore, whose actions on May 8, 2023, underscore the professionalism and resolve ...

U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Rogers, Officer James Drinkard, and POAM Business Agent Gregg Allgeier at the 2024 Annual Convention.

2024 Police Officer of the Year Award: Task Force Officer James Drinkard

May 23, 2024

It’s a great privilege for the Police Officer’s Association of Michigan to highlight the efforts of one of our own. Garden City Police Officers Association’s Task Force Officer (TFO) James D...

Lieutenant Aaron Phipps and Deputy David Winder at the 2024 POAM Annual Convention

2024 Police Officer of the Year Award: Lt. Aaron Phipps and Deputy David Winder

May 23, 2024

This job is demanding and often requires officers to face challenging situations head-on. This afternoon, we commend Albion Command Officers Association’s Lieutenant Aaron Phipps and Calhoun County ...

Deputy Christopher Davis at the 2024 Annual Convention

2024 Police Officers of the Year Awards: Deputies Christopher Davis and Theodore Breijak

May 23, 2024

This afternoon, we are paying tribute to Jackson County Deputy Sheriff’s Association’s Deputies Christopher Davis and Theodore Breijak for their decisive actions in a critical incident on Jul...

Washtenaw County DSA Corporal David Sexton and Honorable Robert P. Young, Jr, at 2024 POAM Annual Convention.

2024 Police Officers of the Year Awards: Corporal David Sexton

May 23, 2024

We are honored to share the exemplary service of Washtenaw County Deputy Sheriff’s Association’s Corporal David Sexton, whose swift and judicious actions on August 3rd averted further cris...

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2024 POAM Police Officer Of the Year Award Ceremony

May 23, 2024

The Police Officers Association of Michigan proudly announces the 2024 Police Officer of the Year Award recipients at the 2024 Annual Convention. Each year, officers who have exhibited bravery and sel...

Donald J. Trump Sends Message for POAM Police Officers of the Year

May 23, 2024

Donald J. Trump recently sent a heartfelt message to the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) Annual Convention, where the 2024 Police Officers of the Year were honored. In his video address...

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2024 Annual Convention Speaker: Josh Vadell

April 3, 2024

POAM proudly announces Josh Vadell, a retired Atlantic City Police Officer, will speak at the 2024 Annual Convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on May 22nd. Who is Josh Vadell? At the tender age of 19...

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