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GM offers vehicle discounts to first responders
General Motors is offering the GM First Responder Discount Program to thank those who are always first on the scene by saving them hundreds,...
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 […]
Save the Date – 2019 POLC/GELC Conference
Mark your calendars! The 2019 POLC/GELC Annual Conference is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 25 to Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme, Michigan. The event will feature an Outdoor Cocktail Reception Sunday evening and new activities Monday afternoon. For more information, please click on the link below or call Nancy […]
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 […]
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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POLC actions bring justice to Flushing officers
Justice was served to three Flushing Township Police officers when an arbitrator ruled they be returned to work with full back pay. The POLC...
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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 21, 2019
Save the Date – 2019 POLC/GELC Conference
Mark your calendars! The 2019 POLC/GELC Annual Conference is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 25 to Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme, Michigan. The event will feature an Outdoor Cocktail Reception Sunday evening and new activities Monday afternoon. For more information, please click on the link below or call Nancy […]