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2022

• » ‘Phenomenal’ representation results in stellar contract for Flushing Township PD

• » Losses during 10-year contract prompt Huron-Clinton Metroparks Police to join POLC

• » POLC gives Birmingham Command a fresh perspective in changing times
• » Dickinson County units score major wage increases with help of POLC, GELC
• » Yale Police join POLC for stronger voice in negotiations
• » Cass County Sergeants, Dispatch Supervisors seek POLC’s help to navigate pension talks

• » Labor Rep. ‘will be truly missed,’ remembered for 3 decades of service

• » Ogemaw County Command impressed with outstanding service of POLC
• » Ogemaw County Patrol’s switch to POLC yields 17 percent pay increase
• » South Lyon Police sell challenge coins to raise funds for First Responders Memorial

• » POLC brings home exceptional raises, enhancements for Oscoda Township PD
• » Alcona County Central Dispatch joins POLC based on excellent reputation

• » Executive Committee member killed in crash remembered

2021

• » Former POLC/GELC Board member, Labor Representative remembered
• » First female Clinton Township Police Chief coming full circle in her hometown

• » POLC restores pension equality to Kingsford Public Safety

• » Alcona County Deputies & Corrections pleased with POLC’s whole picture approach

• » POLC obtains 20 percent raise for Alcona County Command Officers in first contract

• » Clinton Township Police Chief loses battle with COVID-19

• » Mt. Morris Township Dispatcher dies unexpectedly

2020

• » Tecumseh Sergeant dies in tree cutting accident

• » Heroic DeWitt Sergeant loses battle with COVID-19

• » Iron Mountain Police Sergeants, Patrol join POLC for unity
• » Bloomfield Hills Sergeant dies at station after removing tree from roadway

• » Sanilac County Corrections, Clerical touts POLC for ‘phenomenal’ raises
• » POLC unites Livingston Sergeants pay scales, advancing wages, benefits
• » Summer 2020 Police Officers Journal features changes due to pandemic

• » Bay County Corrections Sergeants move to POLC pays off in first contract

• » Bay County Corrections returns to POLC for representation they needed

• » Lake Odessa Patrol joins POLC for parity without disturbing peace

• » Winter 2020 Police Officers Journal recognizes officer bravery, retiring Labor Reps

• » W.H.A.L.E. program provides critical information to first responders

2019

• » Baraga County Sheriff’s Deputies, Corrections Officers dissatisfied with status quo service

• » Fall 2019 Police Officers Journal features heroic Officers, Michigan Law Enforcement Memorial

• » Pinckney Village Patrol joins POLC for lasting change
• » Collin Rose Memorial Highway sign erected in July
• » Lansing Township Police tout POLC for making them feel like they matter

• » Kennel Club donation improves safety for Allegan County Sheriff’s K9 Deputy
• » Register today! M.A.P.O. Golf Outing less than a month away
• » Berrien County Sheriff’s Department mourns loss of K9 Nero

• » Summer 2019 Police Officers Journal features POLC/GELC Conference, Ford’s lifesaving design

• » POLC solves Burton Police pension crisis
• » Troy Police Sergeant loses cancer battle
• » Burton Command gets pay increases, pension relief, early retirement option

• » Deadline approaching for scholarship for children of law enforcement officers

• » Winter 2019 Police Officers Journal ready to view

2018

• » Battle Creek Police maximizing new facility

• » Welcome Aboard

• » Dog park honors fallen POLC Officer

• » Hamburg Patrol, Command resolve to settle better contract with POLC’s help
• » Underfunded Communities
• » Kalkaska County Command seeks POLC help
• » Kalkaska County Non-Supervisory Employees choose POLC to be heard

• » POLC quickly negotiates first contract for Arenac Corrections
• » Welcome Aboard

• » Greenville Patrol moves to POLC for better support, pay, benefits
• » Flat Rock Patrol pleased with first POLC contract

2017

• » Welcome Aboard

• » Southfield Patrol brings 100 members to POLC
• » NAPO 2017 Top Cops Awards
• » Sanilac Dispatchers reorganize, switch unions

• » Supervisors take command of their representation
• » 2K9 Memorial Run, 5K set for Nov. 18
• » Macomb County Corrections pleased with first POLC contract
• » Genesee Patrol joins POLC to turn around losses

• » Man who shot police arraigned in murder of Officer Rose

• » Missaukee County Administrators look forward to first contract

• » Hastings switches to POLC for full-time representation
• » Investigation continues as Officer Ginka laid to rest
• » Funeral arrangements set for Norton Shores Officer who died in crash
• » Norton Shores Officer dies following crash while on duty
• » Fiancée, police pay tribute to WSU Sergeant Rose

• » Welcome Aboard
• » Clay Township leaves POAM after decades of representation

• » Hurley Public Safety ecstatic about switch to POLC
• » MAPO Leads Charge Against House Bill 4001
• » Wayne State K9 Officer missed by many

• » Reward for information leading to the arrest of officer’s killer raised again, now $105,000
• » Memorial fundraiser planned Saturday for family of slain officer

2016

• » Fundraisers help family of fallen WSU Officer

• » Police Officer Collin Rose – Funeral Arrangements
• » Davison Twp 312 Eligible
• » Union’s bargaining demand doesn’t equal ULP
• » What Now? Taxes and Economy Under President Trump

• » POLC settles wage reopener under former union’s contract

• » Mundy Patrol, Command join POLC, form regional authority with Swartz Creek
• » Holly part-time Officers receive equal representation

• » Deputy Sheriff’s take on Detroit Lions in hoops fundraiser

• » Genesee County 911 seeks help from POLC with job transitions

2015

• » Register today for NAPO’s January pension & benefits seminar

• » Quick answers lead Shiawassee County Corrections to POLC
• » Small units receive equal representation with POLC

• » NAPO seminar focuses on dealing with the hostile media

• » Bloomfield Hills Dispatch leaves POAM for POLC
• » Bloomfield Hills PSOs return to POLC
• » Hazel Park Police vote unanimously to return to POLC

• » POLC gives equal attention to small departments
• » Ottawa County dissolves long relationship with POAM

• » Save the date for NAPO’s fall seminar on leading police unions

• » 2015 Public employer contributions to medical benefit plans
• » Employees cautioned about LEIN misuse in discipline cases

2014

• » Labor Council Representative’s son passes away

• » Filing 2013 Taxes

2013

• » Health Care Bills Pass Senate