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 ...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...