POAM News

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.

Michigan Achieves Reciprocity for CPL Holders

November 29, 2011

Press Release: Michigan Becomes First State to Achieve Maximum Reciprocity for Concealed Carry Across the Nation LANSING – Attorney General Bill Schuette today announced that Michigan has achiev...

Miami F.O.P. Defends Officer Lopez Driving 120 mph on Florida Turnpike

November 3, 2011

The Miami Fraternal Order of Police defends Officer Fausto Lopez who was driving 120 mph on Florida's Turnpike on October 11, 2011.

What is POAM doing?

September 6, 2011

With the continued attacks on all public employees and the direct assault on police officers’ pensions, health care, wages, and current retirees, the question is frequently being asked, “What is P...

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