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Police officers are exposed to a lot of noise that, over time, can affect their hearing. Untreated hearing loss may contribute to many healt...
Wounded Detroit Officer receives Congressional Badge of Bravery for protecting partner
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 […]
NAPO Victory! Congress passes permanent Bulletproof Vest Partnership reauthorization
In a victory for NAPO and the law enforcement community, Congress just passed the legislation (H.R. 2379) that permanently reauthorizes the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Grant Program at $30 million per year. On May 23, 2019 the President signed the bill into law. NAPO will never again have to come to Congress and fight to […]
Detroit Tigers host Law Enforcement Appreciation Night June 4
The Detroit Tigers and Major League Baseball have teamed up with Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors (MI-C.O.P.S.) to show their appreciation for the men and women of Michigan who serve as law enforcement officers, corrections officers, public safety and first responders. Public safety personnel, their friends, family and the general public are invited to Law […]
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 […]
Burton Command gets pay increases, pension relief, early retirement option
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Burton Command Officers were in the same position as the City Patrol Officers, working to pay off someone else’s pensions. Their decision to unanimously vote in POLC as their new labor union over a year ago has paid off for both groups. The 11-member Command group replaced their old […]
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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 23, 2019
National Law Enforcement Museum hosts Free Family Fun Day June 1
The National Law Enforcement Museum at the Motorola Solutions Foundation Building in Washington D.C. will introduce visitors to transportation used by law enforcement as part of its upcoming Free Family Fun Day on June 1. Click here for more information.
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: May 14, 2019
Troy Police Sergeant loses cancer battle
Excerpted from Facebook, news media and http://wujekcalcaterra.tributes.com With deep sadness the Police Officers Labor Council regrets to inform its members of the passing of one of its own. Troy Police Sgt. Scott T. Smith died May 9 at the age of 52 after a two-year battle with a rare cancerous brain tumor. Visitation for Sgt. […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: May 24, 2019
Washington Report – May 23, 2019
Police Week Legislation NAPO celebrated many victories with legislation benefiting law enforcement during National Police Week May 15, 2019. Congress passed H.R. 2379 to permanently reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program at $30 million per year. The bill was presented to the President, who signed it into law May 23; The Senate passed the […]
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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 […]