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The Treasurer’s Ledger – Spring 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...
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Vice-President’s Viewpoint – Spring 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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From the President’s Desk – Spring 2011

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by Jim Tignanelli The new year started like “open season” on those of us being served by collective bargaining agreements. Once we saw it starting in Wisconsin and Ohio, the natural presumption wa...
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Monroe Police Cross-Train – Spring 2011

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By Ed Jacques, LEJ Editor Monroe Police Chief Tom Moore was pleased when his patrol union agreed to implement 12-hour shifts in August, 2010. Moore and POA President Bryan Gee agreed that the 12-hour ...
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A Case for Hands-On Training – Spring 2011

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By Paul Markel, newamericantruth.com They’re fighting!” a woman’s voice screamed. I was only a few yards away and turned to see that the typical “fight ring” had formed in the crowd. Running...
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The Federal Perspective – Spring 2011

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Changes to Committee Leadership Impact Law enforcement By Dennis McGrann, POAM Lobbyist, Washington, D.C. Washington continues to chug along with Congress still unable to approve a full funding bill f...
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Comfort Provider – Spring 2011

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By Ed Jacques, LEJ Editor Judy Lauria became a pretty good seamstress out of necessity while raising her seven children in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Most people would say that having four of he...