POAM News

No Charges for Shelby Township Officer; POAM Highlights Good Policing

August 9, 2025

Split-Second Decisions That Define Policing A fatal June 3 traffic-stop shooting in Shelby Township that ended in the death of 41-year-old Thomas Antonio Jackson has been ruled justified, and the offi...

POAM Statement Regarding Criminal Charges Against Melvindale Police Officer

August 8, 2025

The Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) is aware of the recent announcement from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office regarding criminal charges filed against Melvindale Police Officer Ma...

POAM Applaud Tune Inn of D.C. Winning Coveted RAMMY Award

July 29, 2025

A Decade + Serving Law Enforcement: POAM’s Annual Police Week Home Base POAM’s favorite Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar has clinched a prestigious RAMMY Award in 2025, taking home the title of B...

Virgil C. Smith, Michigan Lawmaker and Judge, Passes at 77

June 30, 2025

Honoring Virgil C. Smith: Michigan Lawmaker and Judge We honor Virgil C. Smith, a groundbreaking Michigan legislator and judge, who passed away at age 77 after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary d...

Secretary Kristi Noem “America’s Future Tour” with POAM in Detroit

June 20, 2025

Securing Michigan’s Northern Border In an afternoon roundtable on June 20 in Detroit, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem convened a bipartisan group to address growing security concerns along M...

Commemorating Ypsilanti City Officer Douglas D. Downing

June 18, 2025

Douglas Downing Memorial Ceremony On Friday, July 11, 2025, Officer Douglas Downing’s death will be commemorated at a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of S. Park and Michigan Ave. At that ti...

2025 St. Patrick’s Day Schedule for the Metro Detroit Police and Fire Pipes & Drums

March 12, 2025

Join all the Irish and favorite POAM members as they produce holiday music and vibes. Come one, come all! 9:30 AM – Malone’s Tavern 32350 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48093 10:45 AM – Dunleavy’...