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House and Senate Bills will Hurt All Public Employees

May 17, 2011

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A series of bills were introduced last week (February 7-11, 2011) that will have a potentially devastating impact on police officers and public employees. The proposed legislation includes, but is not...

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About the Budget Repair Bill, as told by a Republican police officer

May 16, 2011

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A Wisconsin public safety officer offers a poignant story about a friendship that's lasted through the years despite differences in careers, achievements, paychecks and an about face that Governor Wal...

Retired Police Officers End Mid-Flight Mayhem

May 10, 2011

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A California man with Yemeni passport is being investigated for pounding on the cockpit door of an American Airlines flight as it approached San Francisco.

Man Opens Fire on Cops, Shot Dead

May 10, 2011

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It was good news for officers who were cleared in the fatal shooting of a suspect during a traffic stop. The Monroe County District Attorney determined officers acted with "tremendous courage".

Suspect Arrested After Accidentally Pocket Dialing 911

May 5, 2011

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Crimes may be getting more and more sophisticated, but criminals don't seem to be quite as savvy. At least some of them aren't as in the case here.

Cellphone Video Shows Physical Arrest and TASER Use

May 5, 2011

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An investigation is being held in a cellphone video a bystander shot that appears to show a police officer in San Diego repeatedly punching a man on the sidewalk while two other officers hold him down...

The Legislative Director’s Chair – Spring 2011

May 3, 2011

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by Kenneth E. Grabowski WOW! What a roller-coaster the last few weeks have been. The legislative session has been extremely busy, and the unnecessary attacks on police officers and other public employ...

Guest Column – Benny Napoleon

May 3, 2011

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by Sheriff Benny Napoleon First, let me thank the leadership and members of POAM and WCDSA for consistently working with my executive team and me to ensure the doors of communication swing freely in b...

The Treasurer’s Ledger – Spring 2011

May 3, 2011

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by William Birdseye Eighteen months ago, the POAM Executive Board committed some of its financial resources and support staff to make our web site one of the most dynamic sources of police and labor i...

Vice-President’s Viewpoint – Spring 2011

May 3, 2011

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by Harry Valentine Some will remember the week of January 16th as just another week. Working, family obligations, meetings, playoff football, or some other activity or event that is imprinted on your ...

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