By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
Village of Sebewaing Department of Public Works (DPW) Employees were at a ‘stalemate’ with their old representation, so when they heard the Sebewaing Police were looking into joining the Police Officers Labor Council (POLC), it piqued their interest.
On May 14, NAPO President Mick McHale and Executive Director Bill Johnson participated in a National Police Week Roundtable with Attorney General Pam Bondi, White House Staff, several Republican state attorneys general, and other national law enforcement leaders to discuss federal, state, and local law enforcement priorities and ways to work collaboratively with the Department of Justice.
Road funding solutions are the focus of Michigan’s 2025 state budget debate, with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and House Speaker Matt Hall offering competing visions to address the state’s crumbling infrastructure.
On April 28, President Trump signed an Executive Order, Strengthening and Unleashing America’s Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Civilians, which makes official almost all the top policy priorities NAPO has been asking the Administration for.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
Since he was a child, Macomb Police Academy graduate Carson Washburn always knew he wanted to become a police officer. So, when he was presented the Robert Figurski Award at graduation, he was especially proud to be recognized for his performance in the academy.
“I know I looked into a posted article about that early on in the academy.
Don’t Miss Out! Register by May 1 to attend NAPO’s Annual Lobby Day & Legislative Luncheon on Capitol Hill on May 14th to lobby Congressional Representatives and Senators on behalf of your members concerning the issues which affect law enforcement.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
Sebewaing Police Officer Drew Gokey was on the job for a short period of time before he realized the officers’ representation was lacking. So, he encouraged them to join the Union he had success with at his previous department.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
Wayne County Regional Police Training Academy (WCRPTA) graduate Brandon Brushaber completed two college degrees before realizing he was in the wrong career field. His stellar performance in the police academy proves he made the right decision to change course.
The 24-year-old was honored with the $500 Richard R.
Register by May 1, 2025 to join NAPO's Annual Lobby Day & Legislative Awards Luncheon May 14, 2025 on Capitol Hill. Before lobbying Capitol Hill, plan to attend NAPO’s Legislative Breakfast for an update on NAPO’s legislative priorities, results to date from the 119th Congress, and to receive handouts to use during your Hill visits.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
The primary reason Cass City Police voted to join the POLC was legal protection, but the group’s Local President had nothing but praise for the additional excellent benefits they received during contract negotiations.
