The Police Beat

Newtown Law Enforcement Officers Reflect on Scene in School for First Time

February 1, 2013

It's been more than a month since the school shooting in Newtown, Conn. and many officers are still dealing with what they saw at Newtown Elementary School that day.

Supreme Court to Decide if Warrant is Needed for Blood Tests in DUI Cases

January 14, 2013

The United States Supreme Court is going to decide whether or not police officers need a warrant to order a blood alcohol test. What do you think?

Scott Ziegler, Highland Park, MI Firefighter

Highland Park Firefighter Documents Year on the Job with Helmet Cam

January 7, 2013

Highland Park firefighter Scott Ziegler documented his year on the job with his viral video "2012 a year on my lid, in Highland Park, MI." It's a great look into the lives firefighters live every day.

US Supreme Court Rejects Appeal to Ban Filming of Cops

November 27, 2012

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal that would have made it illegal to film police police while they are on-duty. Should civilians be allowed to film police?

Struggling Benton Harbor Could Dissolve Police Department

November 20, 2012

Benton Harbor's emergency financial manager said that the city may have to eliminate its police department due to budget restraints and other financial issues.

New Jersey Town to Use Civilian Team & County to Police Streets

November 7, 2012

The town of Camden, New Jersey is changing how its police force works. Now, they are using county police officers who work alongside civilian workers. Do you think it's a good idea?

Is it Better for Campus Police to Be Armed or Unarmed?

October 31, 2012

Most college campuses have police officers who are armed while on patrol, but some don't. Do you think it's better for campus police officers to be armed or unarmed?

Things Police Officers Wish the Public Knew About Their Work

September 27, 2012

Police work is unlike any other work in the world and officers there's a lot that people don't realize. Here's what we think the public should know about police work.

10 Fatal Errors Made by Police Officers on the Road

September 27, 2012

Nearly half of all on-duty deaths of police officers and other law enforcement agents happen behind the wheel. Here are some common mistakes made by officers on the road.

Video: Watch a ‘Smug’ Activist get TASERed Outside Courtroom

September 21, 2012

Robert Peterson learned a valuable lesson earlier this summer after he was subdued with a TASER by a courtroom security guard in Idaho. Unless you have the proper paperwork, don't bring a camera insid...

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County Corrections Officers Aim to be Included in Public Act 312

POAM has been working with Michigan State Representatives to introduce legislation adding county correction officers to Public Act 312.

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