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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,...
First female Clinton Township Police Chief coming full circle in her hometown
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor After a year of transitions following the passing of Clinton Township Police Chief Fred Posavetz, Dina Caringi was sworn in as Clinton Township’s first female Police Chief. Caringi had been preparing for advancement as Posavetz and other Command staff were expected to retire in 2021. ”This year, the Chief and […]
POLC restores pension equality to Kingsford Public Safety
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor The POLC helped Kingsford Public Safety accomplish something few Michigan public safety groups have been able to for the last decade – making pension plans equally beneficial for all employees. “We’re one of the few (POLC Labor Rep.) Hal (Telling) has ever seen in the state. Even talking to other […]
NAPO seeking nominations from every state for 2022 TOP COPS Awards
NAPO is urging members throughout the United States to nominate deserving law enforcement peers for the 2022 TOP COPS Awards by the January deadline. “It is our goal this year to see all 50 states represented with a nominee,” NAPO President Michael McHale and Executive Director Bill Johnson wrote in a letter to members. The […]
House passes PSOB legislation, COVID presumption extension
In a NAPO victory, the House passed the Protecting America’s First Responders Act (S. 1511) by voice vote Oct. 27. The Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent on June 10. NAPO was able to get an amendment to the bill prior to the House vote to include a two-year extension of the COVID presumption […]
MAPO supports Governor’s plan to invest $32 million in fighting crime
Michigan Association of Police Organizations (MAPO) President and POLC Director Rob Figurski is quoted in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s press release about her proposal to invest $32 million to ensure Michigan Law Enforcement Officers have the training and resources needed to effectively fight crime. “This represents the first of many necessary steps designed to give communities […]
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Chesterfield Twp. Police help rescue suicidal teen
Chesterfield Township Police and Firefighters are being credited with saving a suicidal teen’s life after a police pursuit. The teen drove...
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: November 10, 2021
NAPO seeking nominations from every state for 2022 TOP COPS Awards
NAPO is urging members throughout the United States to nominate deserving law enforcement peers for the 2022 TOP COPS Awards by the January deadline. “It is our goal this year to see all 50 states represented with a nominee,” NAPO President Michael McHale and Executive Director Bill Johnson wrote in a letter to members. The […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: December 2, 2021
First female Clinton Township Police Chief coming full circle in her hometown
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor After a year of transitions following the passing of Clinton Township Police Chief Fred Posavetz, Dina Caringi was sworn in as Clinton Township’s first female Police Chief. Caringi had been preparing for advancement as Posavetz and other Command staff were expected to retire in 2021. ”This year, the Chief and […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: December 3, 2021
Washington Report – Dec. 3, 2021
NAPO pledged our support for the Keeping Our COVID-19 Heroes Employed Act (S. 3079 / H.R. 5860), which would exempt essential workers from any COVID-19 vaccination mandate imposed by any public or private entity that receives federal funding. For public employers, any department, agency, or government that has received any coronavirus relief funds from the […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: October 21, 2021
Fall 2021 Journal features outstanding service, numerous contract settlements
POLC and GELC Labor Representatives helped several units successfully negotiate contracts in recent months, packing the Fall 2021 Journal with summaries of the latest settlement agreements. After a year hiatus, the POLC/GELC Annual Meeting & Labor Seminar brought members back to Traverse City this September for a getaway combining business and pleasure. Members voted in […]