POAM News

POAM in Full Force in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

June 24, 2013

Learn more about the 300 police officers and public employees in the Upper Peninsula who are now under POAM representation.

POAM on WDIV Local 4 News Promoting Walter Reed Drive

April 29, 2013

Watch this WDIV Local 4 News story about the Walter Reed Benevolent Donation Drive to learn how you can help, too!

Walter Reed Benevolent Donation Drive Featured in C&G News

April 23, 2013

The Walter Reed Benevolent Donation Drive was recently featured in a Fraser-Clinton Chronicle article. Read the news story and learn how to donate here.

Why We Offer Our Assistance to Wounded US Servicemen

April 17, 2013

POAM President Jim Tignanelli visits Walter Reed Army Medical Center every year to donate items to wounded soldiers.

Kenneth Grabowski, POAM Legislative Director

POAM Executive Board Member Appointed to State Board on Law Enforcement Standards

December 3, 2012

POAM Legislative Director Kenneth Grabowski has been appointed to the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards by Gov. Rick Snyder.

Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 Eleven Years Later

September 11, 2012

It's been 11 years since al-Qaeda attacked the United States on September 11, 2001, but we have not forgotten the sacrifice those have made since then.

Saginaw County Sheriff Not Negotiating with City

August 23, 2012

Saginaw County Sheriff Bill Federspiel made it clear in a a press conference on Friday, August 17 that he is not trying to take policing away from the city. Here's what he had to say.

Saginaw ‘Union Busting’ by Outsourcing Police Services to County

August 15, 2012

The City of Saginaw could soon see different police cars patrolling the streets if the City Council has its way. Read more to learn about the current Saginaw Police situation.

Letter from POAM VP to Indiana Governor About ‘Right to Defend’ Law

June 25, 2012

Read a letter from POAM Vice President Harry Valentine to Indiana Gov. Mitchell E. Daniels about the new Right to Defend legislation.

POAM 2012 Annual Convention Roundup in Grand Rapids, MI

May 29, 2012

The POAM 2012 Annual Convention had several events for Police Officers Association of Michigan members and supports. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and other Michigan politicians spoke and we awarded sever...

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