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Ford thanks First Responders with bonus cash
Ford Motor Company would like to thank First Responders for their service by offering $500 bonus cash off eligible Ford vehicles. You can re...
Police reform negotiations end when Democrats walk away
Bipartisan police reform negotiations appear to be dead as the lead Democrat negotiators, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Karen Bass (D-CA), walked away from negotiations with Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) on Sept. 21 after not being able to come to a final deal after months of negotiations. For more details, click on the Sept. […]
Register today for Run for the Badge 2021
Register for the Run for the Badge 5K today and start fundraising. Run/walk participants can join as individuals, start a team, or join an existing team for this Washington DC event. The In-person run/walk begins at 9 a.m. Eastern time, Saturday, Oct. 9. Teams that raise $1,500 by Sept. 5, 2021 will have their Team […]
Mid-year officer deaths put 2021 on trend to be one of deadliest years in history
-Excerpted from National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund COVID-19 continues to be the leading cause of death for law enforcement officers in the first half of 2021 and, if current trends continue, this year could be one the deadliest on record, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). Through June 30, 2021, […]
POLC obtains 20 percent raise for Alcona County Command Officers in first contract
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Alcona County Sheriff’s Command Officers were looking for wage increases when they sought out POLC representation, but they never could’ve imagined the significant pay raises that would follow. After years of being underpaid and feeling neglected by their former representation, POAM, the group joined the POLC along with Alcona County […]
Lindenwood University provides reduced cost online courses for first responders
Lindenwood University, one of the exhibitors and speakers at NAPO’s July 20, 2021 Conference, sent a letter providing more details regarding college credits and degrees at a reduced cost for NAPO members. Please see the letter and program details below for more information.
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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: September 23, 2021
Walk A Mile Halloween Style honors fallen Michigan Officers
Join fellow law enforcement survivors for a one-mile walk Sunday, Oct. 24 to honor fallen officers and benefit Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Halloween costumes are encouraged during the Walk A Mile Halloween Style fundraising event. The cost is $25 to participate in this walk around downtown Muskegon. Please click on the link below for […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: July 12, 2021
Alcona County Deputies & Corrections pleased with POLC’s whole picture approach
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Alcona County Deputies & Corrections Officers have had a tough time retaining new hires, so they joined the POLC to make the changes needed for staff to stay. “We have a hard time being a training grounds for other departments,” said Deputy Andrew Wright, President of the Local Union. “People […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: September 22, 2021
Police reform negotiations end when Democrats walk away
Bipartisan police reform negotiations appear to be dead as the lead Democrat negotiators, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Karen Bass (D-CA), walked away from negotiations with Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) on Sept. 21 after not being able to come to a final deal after months of negotiations. For more details, click on the Sept. […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: June 17, 2021
Summer Police Officers Journal 2021 arrives as pandemic wanes
As the pandemic slows and the state’s COVID-19 Emergency Orders are being lifted, it’s the perfect time to register for the POLC/GELC Annual Conference, scheduled for September. Last year’s conference, like many events, was canceled due to COVID-19. National Police Week 2021 featured several virtual events this May, but in-person events in Washington D.C. will […]