POAM News

POAM Calls for Urgent Recruitment Action Amid Drop in DUI Arrests

July 4, 2025

As drunk driving arrests continue to decline in Michigan, a leading law enforcement advocate says the drop doesn’t signal safer roads—it reveals a troubling lack of patrol officers available to en...

Virgil C. Smith, Michigan legislator and judge

Virgil C. Smith, Michigan Lawmaker and Judge, Passes at 77

June 30, 2025

Honoring Virgil C. Smith: Michigan Lawmaker and Judge We honor Virgil C. Smith, a groundbreaking Michigan legislator and judge, who passed away at age 77 after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary d...

Secretary Kristi Noem “America’s Future Tour” with POAM in Detroit

June 20, 2025

Securing Michigan’s Northern Border In an afternoon roundtable on June 20 in Detroit, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem convened a bipartisan group to address growing security concerns along M...

Patrolman Douglas Downing information about his passing.

Commemorating Ypsilanti City Officer Douglas D. Downing

June 18, 2025

Douglas Downing Memorial Ceremony On Friday, July 11, 2025, Officer Douglas Downing’s death will be commemorated at a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of S. Park and Michigan Ave. At that ti...

1st Responder & Veterans Residential Treatment Facility to Open

June 10, 2025

Veterans & First Responders Exclusive Treatment Facility Sanford Behavioral Health has created the JOHN Street (Just One Hero Needed) 1st responder/veterans only program, which is scheduled to be...

2025 St. Patrick’s Day Schedule for the Metro Detroit Police and Fire Pipes & Drums

March 12, 2025

Join all the Irish and favorite POAM members as they produce holiday music and vibes. Come one, come all! 9:30 AM – Malone’s Tavern 32350 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48093 10:45 AM – Dunleavy’...

Social Security Speeds Up Retroactive Payments and Increases Benefits for Millions

February 26, 2025

Advocating for Change: Supporting the Social Security Fairness Act Who Will Benefit? The new law primarily assists: Police officers, firefighters, and teachers in various states Federal employees cov...

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin and POAM VP Jonathan Pignataro meet up.

Meeting with U.S. Senator Slotkin

February 7, 2025

POAM Vice President Meets With Newly Elected U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin On January 30, 2025, Jonathan Pignataro, President of the Calhoun County Deputy Sheriffs Association and POAM Vice President, m...

Notes from the President’s Desk

January 15, 2025

Gratitude, Challenges, and Support: A Reflection on Serving Those Who Serve I wanted to share a short tale with you about something I was involved in the other day. You should know that I consider mys...

Managing Money with August RPA article | George Floyd Policing Bill

Union Internal Rules For Acquisition And Retention of Membership

November 27, 2024

Pursuant to the motion, as seconded, the Executive Board of the POAM adopts the following Resolution, giving effect to the “UNION INTERNAL RULES FOR ACQUISITION AND RETENTION OF MEMBERSHIP.̶...