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Karoub Special Election Report – Nov. 7, 2018
With the exception of Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Clement’s victory, it was a big night for Michigan Statewide elected Democrats Tuesday, Nov. 6. Democrats placed their respective candidates in the Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General positions in the midterm election. Voters also returned United States Senator Debbie Stabenow to Washington and flipped two […]
Financial advisors launch retirement site for members
LJPR has launched a public safety/public employee financial and retirement planner website specifically for POLC and GELC members to address estate planning, tax laws, retirement, future career moves and more. Visitors will find informational articles and videos as well as opportunities for personal meetings and department seminars at www.polcretirement.com.
Line-of-duty deaths up 7 percent in first half of 2018
– Excerpted from the Law Enforcement Memorial Fund Mid-year line-of-duty deaths increased by 7 percent overall in the first half of 2018 compared to the same timeframe last year. But a comparison of firearms-related law enforcement deaths was 24 percent higher by June 30, 2018, according to preliminary data. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial […]
Police academy grad earns LEEP, Top Gun awards
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Cade Barwig made a great impression on his instructors at Wayne County Regional Police Academy (WCRPA), receiving a $2,000 award for overall performance from Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP). Barwig, 23, of Southgate, was recognized during the Schoolcraft College academy graduation ceremony May 3. During the ceremony, he was […]
National Law Enforcement Museum opening this fall
The long awaited National Law Enforcement Museum at the Motorola Solutions Foundation Building is gearing up for their grand opening this fall and the interactive, high-tech museum is sure to impress. Visitors will have a unique look at the profession through interactive “walk in the shoes” experiences of law enforcement officers, connecting them to past, […]
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Fruitport Township Officers buy car seat for needy family
— Excerpted from media reports Two Fruitport Township Police Officers went the extra mile to help out a family in need instead of ticketin...
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: October 31, 2018
Line-of-duty deaths up 7 percent in first half of 2018
– Excerpted from the Law Enforcement Memorial Fund Mid-year line-of-duty deaths increased by 7 percent overall in the first half of 2018 compared to the same timeframe last year. But a comparison of firearms-related law enforcement deaths was 24 percent higher by June 30, 2018, according to preliminary data. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial […]
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: August 21, 2018
Welcome Aboard
The Police Officers Labor Council welcomes the following new units: UNIT FORMER AFFILIATION Burton Command COAM Burton Patrol POAM
News New Legislation
Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: November 9, 2018
Washington Report – Nov. 9, 2018
On Nov, 7, Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned at President Trump’s request. Matthew Whitaker, the Attorney General’s Chief of Staff, will take over as Acting Attorney General until the President nominates a permanent successor. In his almost two years in office, Attorney General Sessions has been a champion of law enforcement. NAPO enjoyed a close […]
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Posted by: Jennifer Gomori Posted date: October 3, 2018
Police academy grad earns LEEP, Top Gun awards
— By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Cade Barwig made a great impression on his instructors at Wayne County Regional Police Academy (WCRPA), receiving a $2,000 award for overall performance from Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP). Barwig, 23, of Southgate, was recognized during the Schoolcraft College academy graduation ceremony May 3. During the ceremony, he was […]