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2017 police suicides expected to exceed LOD deaths
— By POJ Editor Jennifer Gomori with excerpts from lawofficer.com, Lansing State Journal & other media reports A high number of suicides among law enforcement officers in 2017 has reversed what was hoped to be a declining trend. There were 102 self-inflicted deaths identified, but suicides for the year are really expected to be 140, […]
Dog park honors fallen POLC Officer
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Rose Dog Park, in honor of fallen Wayne State University Police K9 Officer Collin Rose, is now open. The public is invited to bring their dogs for some off leash play in the park, located at 3701 Trumbull in Detroit’s Woodbridge Neighborhood. The park was officially dedicated May 26, […]
Big push underway for final state Law Enforcement memorial donations
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor with excerpts from Lansing State Journal The finish line is in sight for the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument (MLEOM) to raise the needed funds to begin construction, but so is the end of a state matching grant which makes it possible. The MLEOM Commission needs your help […]
NAPO Victory! House passes Protect & Serve Act
In a victory for NAPO and law enforcement officers across the country, the House overwhelmingly passed the Protect and Serve Act (H.R. 5698) by a vote of 382-35 on May 16th. The Protect and Serve Act provides for new criminal provisions for deliberate, targeted attacks on officers. This bill is critical, as there is a […]
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PROTECTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS ACT Underfunded Communities On December 20, 2017, Public Act 202 of 2017, the Protecting Local Government Retirement and Benefits Act, MCL 38.2801 et seq., became law in Michigan. The Act created new duties for municipalities offering pension and/or retirement health benefits. It also created the Municipal Stability Board within […]
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: July 17, 2018
2017 police suicides expected to exceed LOD deaths
— By POJ Editor Jennifer Gomori with excerpts from lawofficer.com, Lansing State Journal & other media reports A high number of suicides among law enforcement officers in 2017 has reversed what was hoped to be a declining trend. There were 102 self-inflicted deaths identified, but suicides for the year are really expected to be 140, […]
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Dog park honors fallen POLC Officer
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Rose Dog Park, in honor of fallen Wayne State University Police K9 Officer Collin Rose, is now open. The public is invited to bring their dogs for some off leash play in the park, located at 3701 Trumbull in Detroit’s Woodbridge Neighborhood. The park was officially dedicated May 26, […]
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: July 10, 2018
Washington Report – July 2, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the Janus case (Janus v. AFSCME). In a 5-4 decision, authored by Associate Justice Samuel Alito, the Court overruled its 1977 decision in Abood v. Detroit, holding that: “The State’s extraction of agency fees from nonconsenting public-sector employees violates the First Amendment. Abood erred in concluding otherwise, […]
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: April 26, 2018
Check it out: Spring Police Officers Journal debuts interactive Flip Page
– By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor This Spring the Police Officer’s Journal is making its’ debut as an interactive digital Flip Page, which readers can view on their computers and smartphones. Click here to view the first Flip Page POJ, which can be accessed by clicking on the Spring 2018 Journal on the Publications pages […]