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If you, a family member or friend is struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction or a physical disability, Hough Counseling and A...
Longtime Labor Rep Fred LaMaire remembered
The Police Officers Labor Council is sad to announce the passing of longtime POLC/GELC Labor Representative Fred LaMaire on Jan. 7, 2019. LaMaire, 78, of Hudsonville retired from the POLC/GELC in December 2016 after serving in Membership Services for several years. In all, he spent some 40 years representing police officers. A Marine for four […]
Deadline extended to nominate officers for Annual TOP COPS Awards
TOP COPS nomination deadline for 2019 awards has been extended to Jan. 18, 2019. Please take the time to nominate examples of outstanding police work for this prestigious award. We count on our members to help us get the word about TOP COPS out and obtain nominations for officers nationwide. Join us in honoring America’s […]
Westland Police hiring now
The City of Westland is accepting applications for Police Officer Jan. 9, 2019 through Feb. 13, 2019. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States; not less than 21 years of age, or 19 years of age with United States military experience; have a high school diploma or GED (presented with application); valid driver […]
Holland, Jackson Officers honored for saving victims from gunmen
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Three Jackson Police Officers and one Holland Public Safety Officer were honored for bravery and dedication to their profession for putting their lives at risk while stopping gunmen from killing others. The four officers were presented Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) Outstanding Service Awards Sept. 21, 2018 during the […]
Michigan Law Enforcement Memorial Monument expected to be built by summer
Photo courtesy of Andrew Belanger, Department of Technology, Management, & BudgetThe state broke ground Oct. 18, 2018 for the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument in a ceremony attended by (from left) Marilyn DeJong, widow of Past Commissioner James Niewiek, Chairman Lin Emmert, Commissioner Deodge Hill, Former Commissioner Kathy Cole Brown, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, […]
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Royal Oak Sergeant saves woman trapped in burning car
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Royal Oak Police Sergeant Karly Wingart will be recognized by her department for saving the life of a Roy...
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: January 11, 2019
Westland Police hiring now
The City of Westland is accepting applications for Police Officer Jan. 9, 2019 through Feb. 13, 2019. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States; not less than 21 years of age, or 19 years of age with United States military experience; have a high school diploma or GED (presented with application); valid driver […]
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: November 29, 2018
Battle Creek Police maximizing new facility
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor with excerpts from Battle Creek Police, Battle Creek Enquirer and WBCK 95.3 Battle Creek Police moved into their newly constructed larger facility in late summer and by early November workers were completing the teardown of the outgrown and outdated 1971 structure to make room for increased parking for city […]
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: January 14, 2019
Washington Report – Jan. 11, 2019
On Dec. 21, President Trump signed the FIRST STEP Act into law. With the enactment of the FIRST STEP Act, NAPO remains concerned that the greatest benefits of the Act go to high-recidivism offenders – most notably, drug traffickers, the most serious of whom also receive reduced mandatory minimum sentences under the Act. If history […]
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: January 16, 2019
Longtime Labor Rep Fred LaMaire remembered
The Police Officers Labor Council is sad to announce the passing of longtime POLC/GELC Labor Representative Fred LaMaire on Jan. 7, 2019. LaMaire, 78, of Hudsonville retired from the POLC/GELC in December 2016 after serving in Membership Services for several years. In all, he spent some 40 years representing police officers. A Marine for four […]