By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
Chippewa County Corrections Officers were impressed with not only what they heard about the Police Officers Labor Council (POLC), but, more importantly, what they saw.
The 18-member group voted to switch representation in June 2025 after Local Union Board members did their research.
“Out of everyone that participated, it was unanimous.
Michigan’s Attorney General issued a formal legal opinion declaring the House Appropriations Committee used an unconstitutional mechanism to cancel nearly $645 million in previously approved “work project” funding.
Dana Nessel’s Jan. 7, 2026 opinion is in response to the committee’s December 2025 action.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor, with excerpts from NLEOMF
The number of Law Enforcement Officers who died in the line of duty nationwide in 2025 decreased 25 percent compared to 2024, a notably historic 80-year low for officer fatalities, according to preliminary data gathered by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).
Macomb County Sheriff’s Corrections Officers were awarded significant increases in their shift differentials following an arbitration decision in favor of the POLC’s Last Best Offer.
“This is an excellent result,” said POLC Labor Attorney Brendan Canfield, adding that this is a groundbreaking case for the state.
Prior to adjourning for the two-week holiday recess, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which incorporated much of NAPO’s priority legislation: the Honoring our Fallen Heroes Act, the Improving Police CARE Act, the PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act, the Chief Herbert D.
In a significant victory for NAPO, the Fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) final text was released last night incorporating much of NAPO’s priority legislation: Honoring our Fallen Heroes Act; Improving Police CARE Act; PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act; Chief Herbert D.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
Oakland Community College Police Academy graduate Dylan Erskine’s interest in law enforcement was piqued at a young age by his brother-in-law. Erskine’s determination to follow his example was evident to those watching him excel in the academy.
The academy staff honored Erskine with the Richard R. Weiler Scholarship Award. He graduated with an 89.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
Alpena County Corrections Officers did not feel like their representation needs were being met by their former union, especially when their pensions were frozen during their last contract negotiations.
The 16-member group voted unanimously to part ways with Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and join the Police Officers Labor Council (POLC) in May 2025.
House and Senate leadership are working to finalize the Fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with the goal of releasing the text by Dec. 7 and votes in the House for the week of Dec. 8. Congress is scheduled to be in session for just two more weeks before adjourning for the year.
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