POAM News

Unauthorized Use of POAM Logo and WCDSA Endorsement

February 7, 2026

Statement Regarding Wayne County Deputy Sheriff’s Association It has come to our attention that statements circulating on social media reference an alleged endorsement and include an image of the PO...

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POAM Commends Prosecutor’s Findings in Grand Blanc Township Shooting

February 5, 2026

Officers Cleared After Rapid, Life-Saving Response The POAM is extremely pleased that the Genesee County Prosecutor has cleared the officers of any wrongdoing in the serious incident they were involve...

Clarifying Our Position and Reaffirming POAM’s Values

January 27, 2026

On Sunday evening, January 26th, 2026, a social media post was shared by POAM’s vendor without our prior review or authorization. After being made aware of the post, it was immediately removed. We r...

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No Tax Overtime Reminder

January 21, 2026

Federal “No Tax on Overtime” Provision President Trump’s recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” includes a federal tax provision that may provide meaningful relief for law enforcement offi...

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

December 29, 2025

Letter from POAM President, James Tignanelli The nation will recognize January 9, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. I am hopeful someone will take a moment to appreciate you on that day. In f...

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Pro-Police Measures Advanced in National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

December 17, 2025

The U.S. House Advances NDAA Including Pro-Police Measures The final text of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was advanced by the U.S. House of Representatives on Decembe...

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CBS Interview – Recruiting and Retaining Officers

November 13, 2025

Recruiting and retaining Officers: Challenges and Solutions Across Michigan, police departments are facing one of the most significant staffing challenges in recent decades. Law enforcement agencies i...

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POAM Honored with 40 Years of Outstanding Legislative Achievement Award

October 27, 2025

Celebrating Four Decades of Outstanding Legislative Achievements The Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) was recently recognized by the Michigan Legislative Consultants (MLC) for achieving ...

State Budget & Impact on Michigan’s Law Enforcement Community

October 24, 2025

Legislative Update – Michigan law enforcement funding 2025 budget Matt Sowash, M.L.C. & Kenneth E Garbowski, POAM The State of Michigan has finalized its Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, concludi...

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POAM Offers Free Mental Health Services for First Responders

October 23, 2025

Free mental Health Services for MICHIGAN FIRST RESPONDERS The Police Officers Association of Michigan leads the Frontline Strong Together (FST5) program, offering Michigan’s first responders and the...