POAM News

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...

Annual Police Officer of the Year / Horse’s Ass Nominations

February 3, 2012

POAM has recently opened up nominations for this year’s Annual Police Officer of the Year Award, as well as the Horse’s Ass Award: To All Local Association Presidents and Members: February...

POAM Urges Everyone to Send Christmas Cards to Terminally-Ill Joey Caretti for Christmas

December 20, 2011

When a terminally ill Brighton boy heard about another terminally ill boy from Macomb asked for Christmas cards, he went to work to get as many sent to him as possible.

Major POAM Victory Regarding House Bill 5002

December 8, 2011

An amendment to HB 5002 that exempts police and fire from workers' compensation changes passed today. The Senate will vote on the bill later today.

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Social Security Fairness Act

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