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Avis offers travel advantages for all POLC Members
Extended discount rates of up to 30% on Avis car rentals are yours just for the asking. No strings attached. Avis Corporate Awards Program r...
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 […]
Fall 2021 Journal recognizes 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 […]
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 […]
Trio of POLC-represented officers honored for exemplary service
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor, with excerpts from news media Two Bloomfield Township Police Officers and a Hart Police Officer were honored with 2021 Outstanding Service Awards (OSA) by the Police Officers Labor Council (POLC). The OSA recipients, who were nominated by fellow POLC Officers, were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty […]
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Mt. Morris Police rescue driver trapped underwater
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor with excerpts from news media A Mt. Morris Police Officer dove into frigid water and rescued a 50-year-old ma...
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: October 21, 2021
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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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: October 27, 2021
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 […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: October 21, 2021
Fall 2021 Journal recognizes 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 […]