Law Enforcement Legislative Updates

MCOLES Academy Assistance Program

February 14, 2023

POAM is reposting this information from Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) — MCOLES has received funding for grants to law enforcement agencies for basic law enforcement trai...

$20 Million Investing in Police Training

February 8, 2023

Michigan Legislation Would Require More Training for Law Enforcement Officers “They will now be required to finish a training course in order to keep their licenses in law enforcement – me...

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Michigan Awards School Resource Officer Grant

January 26, 2023

$25 million Awarded to School Districts and Academies for Hiring School Resource Officers The Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD), a division of the Michigan State Police (MSP) announced a p...

POAM Executive Board members John Graver, Jon Pignataro, and Anthony Hall attend the HB 4001 signing ceremony with Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist.

Michigan Pension Tax to be Repealed

January 20, 2023

Michigan Senate and House introducing bills to repeal Pension Tax Updated on Monday, December 18, 2023 Pension Tax Repeal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Question: I am a retired law enforcement off...

POAM Winning Percentages for Endorsed Candidates Continues to be High

November 17, 2022

Election Results of 2022 POAM Candidates POAM asks candidates and incumbents to fill out a questionnaire and be available for an interview if necessary. Then, we look at past records of supporting law...

LEOSA Reform Act | POAM FUNDING REQUEST INCLUDED IN 2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET | PA 312

State Passes Pension Funding

July 26, 2022

POAM Funding Request Included in 2023 Fiscal Year Budget On July 1, the Michigan legislature passed a $76 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, beginning on October 1. POAM worked closely...

Senate Judiciary Committee Sends The POAM Bill to the Floor

June 21, 2022

Stronger Communities Act – The “Poam” bill The funding bill for local police recruitment, the Stronger Communities Act, better known as the “POAM” bill, was reported by the Senat...

Bill 4247 Passed in Michigan Legislature

June 17, 2022

POAM Supports Michigan Bill 4247 POAM Business Agent Eric Ronewicz joined Representative Matt Koleszar for a ceremonial bill signing of Michigan Bill 4247 with Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Michigan Hous...

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PRESS RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Supports First Responders with $5 Million Grant

May 24, 2022

Governor Whitmer Awards $5 Million to More than 60 Communities to Support First Responders LANSING, Mich. – On Friday, May 20, 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that more than 60 Michigan co...

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PRESS RELEASE: AG Nessel Supports Public Safety Officer Support Act

May 3, 2022

AG Nessel Supports Benefits for Public Safety Officers, Families Affected by Work-Related PTSD On Monday, May, 2nd, a bipartisan coalition of 53 attorney generals, including Michigan Attorney General ...

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