It’s the time of year again! It’s time to send in your nominations for Police Officer of the Year! Day in and day out, Police Officers have to face some of the worst situations any human c...
On December 21, 2016, representatives from eight different labor organizations were invited to join a select group of the West Michigan Policy Forum to discuss Michigan’s perceived underfunded gover...
All of us at POAM would like to take a moment to thank our wonderful members who quickly moved to keep the OPEB package out of lame duck. [URIS id=14889]
In November of 2016, it came to the attention of POAM that other smaller police unions were accusing us of working with the Snyder Administration and the Michigan Municipal League on pension reform an...
In this immediate case, Grand Traverse County attempted to repudiate and unilaterally modify collective bargaining agreements in place between POAM, COAM and TPOAM. The County notified affected employ...
The Pulse nightclub shooting occurred 6 months ago, but Orlando officers on the scene are still reminded of that tragic day as they go about their everyday lives. The New York Times spoke to officers ...
The job of a police officer is one of the most important occupational positions in our modern society. Keeping our property & persons safe in the event of catastrophe or crime is their main object...
The Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act, and what it means for you and your retirement by Mark Mitchell, CFP®, CRC®, Regional Director Retirement Plan Advisors Then… Typically the...
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, the largest international organization of public safety communications professionals, is leading the fight against the Office of Management a...
We recently received this message from the wife of a police officer and member of POAM member. It’s something we’ve heard often and felt compelled to share to all members of POAM and their...