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Police officers are exposed to a lot of noise that, over time, can affect their hearing. Untreated hearing loss may contribute to many healt...
Bloomfield Hills Sergeant dies at station after removing tree from roadway
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Bloomfield Hills Public Safety Sgt. Steven Splan’s untimely passing was recognized immediately by his POLC coworkers, who gathered to honor him the day after he passed away while on duty. Sgt. Splan died of a heart attack Aug. 2, just hours after cutting apart and removing a tree blocking Bloomfield […]
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to recognize officer duty deaths due to COVID-19
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund recognizes law enforcement officers are highly vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 in the line-of-duty. If it is determined an officer died as a result of exposure to the virus while performing official duties, that officer will be eligible for inclusion on the Memorial. Specific evidence is required to prove […]
Congress passes COVID-19 presumption for PSOB
NAPO announced a major victory with Congress passing S. 3607, the Safeguarding America’s First Responders Act, which establishes a presumption under the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Program that an officer’s death or disability from contracting COVID-19 is in the line of duty. The bill was sent to the President to be signed into law. […]
Sanilac County Corrections, Clerical touts POLC for ‘phenomenal’ raises
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Sanilac County Corrections Officers and Clerical Staff were not feeling the love from their former union, Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM), when they decided to switch to the POLC for representation. The 27-member unit was forced to separate from their shared unit with Sanilac County Road Patrol Deputies. “The […]
POLC unites Livingston Sergeants pay scales, advancing wages, benefits
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Parity and unity were the themes of Livingston County Sergeants first contract with POLC representation. The group of Corrections Sergeants and Road Patrol Sergeants used to be under one wage scale, but the County had separated the two groups in their previous contract through Michigan Association of Police. They joined […]
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Holland Police step up community help during pandemic
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor When COVID-19 Stay at Home orders led to the cancellation of their fundraising country concert in April, Holl...
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: August 4, 2020
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to recognize officer duty deaths due to COVID-19
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund recognizes law enforcement officers are highly vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 in the line-of-duty. If it is determined an officer died as a result of exposure to the virus while performing official duties, that officer will be eligible for inclusion on the Memorial. Specific evidence is required to prove […]
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Bloomfield Hills Sergeant dies at station after removing tree from roadway
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Bloomfield Hills Public Safety Sgt. Steven Splan’s untimely passing was recognized immediately by his POLC coworkers, who gathered to honor him the day after he passed away while on duty. Sgt. Splan died of a heart attack Aug. 2, just hours after cutting apart and removing a tree blocking Bloomfield […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: August 10, 2020
Washington Report – Aug. 7, 2020
NAPO endorsed President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign for President of the United States. Our endorsement recognizes his steadfast and very public support for our men and women on the front lines, especially during this time of unfair and inaccurate opprobrium being directed at our members by so many; Week two of negotiations around the next […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: June 4, 2020
Oakland Police Academy grad uses LEEP Award to buy bullet resistant vest
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor When Tyler Groat graduated Oakland Police Academy in December 2019, he had already been hired by Wyandotte Police Department, where his father works as a Detective. Groat was honored with a $1,000 Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) Award at graduation. “(The LEEP Award) greatly helped offset the cost of the […]