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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
POAM Staff Meets with Governor Whitmer On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer invited representatives from POAM to discuss issues facing law enforcement. Members who attended this meeti...
April 2022 POAM Washington Report Police Overhaul Provisions Dropped from the Spending Bill In a major win for POAM and law enforcement allies, the final act of the annual Congressional Appropriations...
2022 Legislator of the Year Award Congratulations to our 2022 Legislator of the Year Award recipients: State Representative Kelly Breen (D-Novi), State Representative Mike Mueller (R-Linden), State Re...
Multiple Law Enforcement Officers Are Honored with the Above and Beyond Award LANSING, March 25, 2022 – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is recognizing law enforcement officials for their dedic...
Treasury: Applicants Wanted for First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant Program Completed Applications Must Be Received by Feb. 15, 2022 LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury r...