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Deputies Go After Sheriffs For Funds

September 9, 2010

The Deputy Sheriffs Association of Michigan is claiming that a statewide fund that pays for training of officers is being used by county sheriffs as a "slush fund' for personal expenses. There has bee...

Taylor Police Officer Dies After Hit-And- Run

September 8, 2010

TAYLOR, Mich. — A Taylor police officer has died after being struck in a hit-and-run crash while assisting a driver whose vehicle stalled. And now, Taylor police are seeking the public’s help ...

Police Cars: the war heats up!

August 25, 2010

Chrysler unveiled Tuesday the first photo of its all-new police car based on the Dodge Charger — providing fresh evidence of a brewing police car war in which rival automakers have one main comp...

Westland Man Arraigned in Taylor Officer’s Fatal Shooting

August 10, 2010

A Westland man has been arraigned in the Taylor shooting of Taylor police Corporal Mathew Edwards.

Police Officer Killed in Taylor Shooting

July 23, 2010

An officer's life was taken during a shootout in Taylor, Michigan on the morning of July 23, 2010.

Campus Gun Bans Are Still on Solid Ground, Legal Experts Say

July 16, 2010

The U.S. Supreme Court decision on Monday that struck down handgun restrictions imposed by the City of Chicago was seen as a major victory for gun-rights advocates. Higher-education leaders, however, ...

Police Officers to Enforce No Texting While Driving Law

June 29, 2010

Beginning July 1st, 2010 drivers in Michigan will have to watch their text messaging habits as a new law goes into effect banning texting and driving.

Police Involvement in Shooting of 7-Year-Old Girl

May 20, 2010

A tragedy happened last week when a 7-year-old Detroit girl was killed during a raid by police to capture a murder suspect. The unfortunate event has the Detroit Police Department feeling pressure fro...

UPDATE: Michigan Hutaree Militia to be Released?

May 5, 2010

Last month POAM wrote a blog covering the Hutaree Michigan Militia raids. Since then all 9 members have been incarcerated awaiting their trial. It was on Monday (May 3rd) that U.S. District Judge Vict...

Prisoner Releases Hurt Public Safety -freep.com

January 19, 2010

From freep.com BY BILL SCHUETTE Proposals that focus on those in prison or about to be released fall short when it comes to broad-based public safety reform. The focus of Michigan’s debate shoul...

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