Law Enforcement Legislative Updates

Senate Bill 594: Call to Urge a No-Vote!Past

September 29, 2017

This legislation is authorization to create a private police force. These “private” law enforcement personnel can be hired by governments. There is no prohibition against eliminating an existing ...

September 2017 POAM Washington Report

September 19, 2017

Congress returned from its annual August recess on Monday, September 5, 2017. In the first week, President Trump and lawmakers reached agreement on a debt-limit and Hurricane Harvey aid package.

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POAM Legislative Update Leading into Fall Session

September 5, 2017

POAM’s Priorities this Fall Starting September 6, the Michigan legislature will reconvene for its fall legislative session. POAM’s top legislative priority will remain protecting the collectiv...

POAM’s Response to Governor’s Task Force Report & RecommendationsPast

July 18, 2017

Many of you may already have seen the letter that had been dispatched by the Governor’s Director of Strategy, John Walsh...

Governor’s Task Force Report of Findings & RecommendationsPast

July 18, 2017

Below is an executive summary of the Governor’s Task Force Report. You will find the full report at the bottom of this article. Read POAM’s response, written by President Jim Tignanelli, t...

Snyder Signs Teacher Pension Changes into Law, Legislature Wants MorePast

July 14, 2017

Article as originally seen on the Detroit Free Press. Gov. Rick Snyder has signed major changes to retirement benefits for new teachers into law, another contentious battle is on the horizon for the f...

Governor Snyder’s Task Force Announced, PlanningPast

February 13, 2017

Governor Snyder's task force addressing problems with pension and healthcare costs facing retirees and municipalities begin meetings.

MCOLES Add Violations That Can Lead to Revocation of CertificationPast

October 17, 2016

The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) recommended that the following laws will mandate revocation of license if a law enforcement officer is convicted of these misdemeanors. Th...

Supreme Court Upholds Garrity ProtectionPast

June 22, 2016

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS GARRITY PROTECTION STATUTORY WORDING BY POAM UNDERPINS THE DECISION Frank A. Guido POAM General Counsel The Michigan Supreme Court, on June 22, 2016, issued the long-awaited deci...

POAM Asks Legislature To Add Language To Body Camera Bill [H.B. 4234] To Protect Officers

July 1, 2015

Within the last year, body-worn cameras have become standard-issue gear for many American police officers. The idea being that once every officer was required to wear a body camera, it would calm many...

Mental Health Program for Law Enforcement and First Responders

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COVID-19 Workers Compensation Emergency Order

POAM has made requests to cover members in case of COVID-19 illness. The State of Michigan has issued a Workers Compensation Emergency Order below that offers our union protection.