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POAM Delivers Gifts to Wounded Soldiers at Walter Reed

May 16, 2012

Watch POAM President Jim Tignanelli donate gifts to wounded US Military at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 11, 2012.

US Supreme Court To Review Use of TASERs by Police

May 11, 2012

The hot button issue of restricting Taser use has finally made it to the consideration of the US Supreme Court. They'll decide this month if they add it to their 2012 docket.

Racial Tensions Aggravated Further By Edited News Story End in Firings

May 10, 2012

Telling the truth isn't just good for the soul; it's ethical, but seemingly forgotten sometimes in the media. There are times when sensationalizing something for the sake of a story can have unexpecte...

Detroit Police Officer Upset with ‘Lenient’ Sentence Against Shooter

May 3, 2012

What do you think of the 14 to 25 year sentence handed down to Christopher Proctor after he shot Detroit Police Officer Arthur Matthews five times?

Tasers Could Soon be Street-Legal in Michigan

April 25, 2012

Tasers could soon be street-legal in Michigan after the House of Representatives passed a package of Senate bills. What do you think of the new legislation?

Video Released of Cape Coral Police Officer Shot During Traffic Stop

March 15, 2012

Watch newly-released video of Cape Coral Police Officer David Wagoner being shot during a traffic stop on April 16, 2011. The suspect was charged with first-degree murder of a police officer.

Indiana House Passes ‘Right to Resist’ Bill that Allows Use of Force Against Cops

March 12, 2012

The Indiana State House passed a bill last week that gives citizens who believe police are acting illegally the "right to resist." Is it ever OK to justify the use of force against a police officer?

Five Arrests Made in Wash. State Trooper Killing Probe

March 1, 2012

Five people have been arrested in connection with death of Wash. State Trooper Tony Radulescu. Among those arrested was shooter Joshua Blake's ex-girlfriend.

Former Police Officer Discusses Experience After Police Brutality Conviction

February 27, 2012

Former Prince George County Police Officer Stephanie Mohr discusses her experience after serving 10 years in prison for police brutality conviction. Watch the video to hear her story.

Retired Officer Creates Wounded Badge to Help, Support Officers in Need

February 15, 2012

Retired Redford Police Sergeant Adam Pasciak, now a limited licensed psychologist, has created WoundedBadge.com, a website for police officers to share their experiences with one another in a supporti...

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