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Hough provides in-network law enforcement counseling
If you, a family member or friend is struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction or a physical disability, Hough Counseling and A...
House Judiciary Committee approves Permanent Reauthorization of 9/11 VCF and STOIC Act
NAPO’s Director of Governmental Affairs Andrea Edmiston sent out an email to members June 12, 2019 announcing the House Judiciary Committee’s approval of a permanent bill to reauthorize the Sept. 11th Victim’s Compensation Fund Act and Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act. Click on the link below to view the email about the […]
FBI Report highlights motivation behind ambushes, unprovoked attacks of officers
The Department of Homeland Security is sharing an FBI report regarding the alarming trend of ambushes and unprovoked attacks on our nations law enforcement. The report offers insight into the motivation of killers and would-be assassins, and also includes valuable information on officer responses and reactions. The Department of Homeland Security is sharing this information […]
Register today for 2019 POLC/GELC Conference, outdoor diversions
Come join fellow Union members for a fun and relaxing weekend in Traverse City at the 2019 Annual POLC/GELC Meeting & Labor Seminar, which features a choice of three scheduled outdoor diversions. Make your reservations for the Aug. 25-27 Conference at the beautiful Grand Traverse Resort. The Conference will feature renowned career labor attorney Richard […]
POLC solves Burton Police pension crisis
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Burton Patrol Officers were paying the price for a pension package which benefited older retirees at a significant cost to existing employees. That is until the POLC stepped into contract negotiations. Burton Patrol Officers walked away with significant pay raises and the assurance that the underfunded pension would no […]
Wounded Detroit Officer receives Congressional Badge of Bravery
Detroit Police Officer Benjamin Atkinson was awarded the Congressional Badge of Bravery for risking his life to save his partner. Officer Atkinson was shot three times March 15, 2017 while his partner was on the ground bleeding and paralyzed. The officers were shot while attempting to stop Raymund Durham, the man who was charged with […]
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South Lyon PD grows beards to support Pigs 4 Wigs
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Residents may have wondered why South Lyon Police all seemed to be sporting beards in November and Office...
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: May 29, 2019
FBI Report highlights motivation behind ambushes, unprovoked attacks of officers
The Department of Homeland Security is sharing an FBI report regarding the alarming trend of ambushes and unprovoked attacks on our nations law enforcement. The report offers insight into the motivation of killers and would-be assassins, and also includes valuable information on officer responses and reactions. The Department of Homeland Security is sharing this information […]
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POLC solves Burton Police pension crisis
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Burton Patrol Officers were paying the price for a pension package which benefited older retirees at a significant cost to existing employees. That is until the POLC stepped into contract negotiations. Burton Patrol Officers walked away with significant pay raises and the assurance that the underfunded pension would no […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: June 26, 2019
Washington Report – June 25, 2019
As of June 24, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 748), which would repeal the 40 percent excise tax (“Cadillac Tax”) on employer-sponsored health plans, has an astounding 356 bipartisan cosponsors. Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT), the bill’s sponsor, filed a motion to add the bill to the consensus calendar, which requires that […]
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: May 9, 2019
Academy leader receives several awards, including LEEP honor
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Grant Glende showed his peers and instructors at Oakland Police Academy he knows how to be a leader and at the academy graduation ceremony he was recognized for that initiative with a Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) $2,000 Award. The LEEP Award, given to pre-service police academy graduates, is […]