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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...
Washington Report – March 3, 2021
The House will vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R. 1280) March 4. It is the exact same bill the House passed on June 25, 2020 – under a closed rule, meaning no amendments are allowed unless they unanimously supported. It is expected that it will pass the House with a party-line […]
Save the Date: Renowned speaker Will Aitchison to headline 2021 POLC/GELC Conference
You won’t want to miss the nationally acclaimed public safety/public employee speaker featured during the 2021 Annual POLC/GELC Meeting & Labor Seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 15 to Friday, Sept. 17 at a new venue. Law enforcement and public employee advocate and author Will Aitchison will be returning as the keynote speaker. Aitchison, who leads […]
COVID-19 causes 2020 surge in officer line-of-duty fatalities
COVID-19 has caused a surge in law enforcement line-of-duty deaths nationwide. Fatalities increased 96 percent over the prior year, according to the 2020 Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities Report. As of Dec. 31, 2020, 264 officers died in the line of duty compared to 135 in 2019. In the “Other” causes of death category, which includes […]
Winter 2021 Police Officers Journal recognizes officer heroism, losses during pandemic
The Winter 2021 Police Officers Journal features POLC officers who were awarded for their bravery under extreme circumstances. Six officers received 2020 POLC Outstanding Service Awards and national attention for their acts of heroism. This edition also serves as somber recognition of the fact that many law enforcement officers have paid the ultimate price as […]
LEEP Award grad welcomed back to Lapeer
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy (LERTA) graduate Chris Keller is returning to his roots in a sense, but not before making his mark as a standout cadet. Keller was recognized for his achievements receiving an $800 Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) Award. The 22-year-old led the class with a 95.93% […]
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LEEP Dream Scholar makes national news in first year with Grand Rapids PD
Grand Rapids Police Officer Austin Lynema is making a very good impression in his first year on the force. The three-time Law Enforcement Ed...
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: February 25, 2021
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is first correctional facility in U.S. to install COVID-19 killing biodefense system
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is the first correctional facility in the U.S. to install Integrated Viral Protection (IVP) indoor biodefense system in all three of its jail divisions, the Road Patrol and Sheriff’s Headquarters. IVP is the world’s only biodefense system proven to destroy COVID-19 (99.999%) and anthrax spores (99.98%) instantaneously, according to PR Newswire. […]
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Winter 2021 Police Officers Journal recognizes officer heroism, losses during pandemic
The Winter 2021 Police Officers Journal features POLC officers who were awarded for their bravery under extreme circumstances. Six officers received 2020 POLC Outstanding Service Awards and national attention for their acts of heroism. This edition also serves as somber recognition of the fact that many law enforcement officers have paid the ultimate price as […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: March 4, 2021
Washington Report – March 3, 2021
The House will vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R. 1280) March 4. It is the exact same bill the House passed on June 25, 2020 – under a closed rule, meaning no amendments are allowed unless they unanimously supported. It is expected that it will pass the House with a party-line […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: February 12, 2021
Save the Date: Renowned speaker Will Aitchison to headline 2021 POLC/GELC Conference
You won’t want to miss the nationally acclaimed public safety/public employee speaker featured during the 2021 Annual POLC/GELC Meeting & Labor Seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 15 to Friday, Sept. 17 at a new venue. Law enforcement and public employee advocate and author Will Aitchison will be returning as the keynote speaker. Aitchison, who leads […]