POAM News

POAM applauds FTS5 for Aiding Officer Mental Health in 2023

February 19, 2024

POAM congratulates Frontline Strong in supporting the mental health of public law enforcement officers in 2023 The Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) believes the Frontline Strong Program ...

Police Officer's Implementation of De-Escalation

Community Oriented Policing Services: Implementation of De-Escalation Training Act Program

February 2, 2024

The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office is pleased to announce the following grant funding opportunity is now open and accepting applications for the Implementation of De-Escalation Tra...

Law Enforcement Anxiety Disorders: A Comprehensive Overview

November 10, 2023

Defining Anxiety and Its Role in Law Enforcement Anxiety, a natural reaction to stress, plays a critical role in alerting us to potential dangers and preparing us for them. In the context of law enfor...

POAM Defender Mobility's donation to veteran Chris Giles.

TracFab Chair Donation to a Veteran in St. Ignace

October 1, 2023

Defender Mobility Donation to Chris Giles The Police Officers Association of Michigan, through their partnership with Defender Mobility, donated their 45th TracFab wheelchair to a veteran in St. Ignac...

American Cancer Society and the Men Wear Pink text logos stacked

Breast Cancer Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society

September 11, 2023

Men Wear Pink Fundraiser The American Cancer Society is dedicated to a breast cancer-free future with the help of local communities and their fundraising efforts. One such fundraiser is the nationwide...

John Graver and Rep. Martin posing outside of the MI state capitol building after the 9/11 Memorial Celebration

9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Lansing

September 8, 2023

POAM Executive Board Member Attends the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony State Representative David Martin welcomed Grand Blanc Police Officer John Graver as a guest to the Michigan State Capitol for the annua...

Westland Police Community Partnership Blue Smoke Cigar Party

2023 Blue Smoke Cigar Party

August 22, 2023

Westland PD’s Blue Smoke Cigar Party Fundraiser The Westland Police Department is hosting a Blue Smoke Cigar Party to raise funds for the Westland Police Community Partnership. The community par...

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Hosting Nationwide Move for the Badge Event

August 11, 2023

Move With The Badge: a month-long celebration of activity to support the men and women in blue The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) will host its Nationwide Move for the Badge...

MLC Tim Ward interviewing about his cycling trip throughout Michigan

A 2,400-Mile Ride To Support Second Chance Nonprofit

August 7, 2023

MLC’s Tim Ward Embarks on an Awesome Ride for Charity On Monday, July 10th, Michigan Legislative Consultants (MLC)’s President Tim Ward embarked on an extraordinary journey. His Trace Mich...

Tom Maher posing with gun attachment for TracFab all-terrain wheelchair

Disabled Police Officer Receives All-Terrain Wheelchair

June 5, 2023

POAM Donates TracFab Chair to Police Officer Tom Maher The Police Officers Association of Michigan, through their partnership with Defender Mobility, has donated their 44th TracFab wheelchair to a vet...

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