Law Enforcement Blog - Police Officers Association of Michigan

Joseph Weekley Trial Brings Filming of Police to Forefront of Debate

November 3, 2011

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The trial of Joseph Weekley is causing a lot of debate about whether or not it should be legal to film on-duty police officers. As of now, it is within citizens' First Amendment rights to film a polic...

Miami F.O.P. Defends Officer Lopez Driving 120 mph on Florida Turnpike

November 3, 2011

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The Miami Fraternal Order of Police defends Officer Fausto Lopez who was driving 120 mph on Florida's Turnpike on October 11, 2011.

Arbitrator has Authority to Award Pension Credit to Discharged Deputy

October 25, 2011

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Ted Goldstein is a deputy sheriff with the Oakland County, Michigan Sheriff’s Department. Goldstein was accused of misconduct at work and was terminated by the Department. The Oakland County Deputy ...

Unarmed & Off Duty Deputy Stops Robbery at Pizza Shop

October 25, 2011

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Unarmed & off duty police officer, Deputy Frank Pobjecky, single-handedly stopped a robbery at a local pizza shop.

Police Officer Killed During Bank Robbery Chase

October 13, 2011

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In Grand Rapids Michigan, a police officer was shot and killed during bank robbery chase along I-96. The bank robbery took place at a Choice One Bank in Ottawa County, near 8th Avenue. Two suspects a...

Charges Against Detroit Officer in Death of Aiyana Stanley-Jones Released

October 7, 2011

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Detroit Officer Joseph Weekley was indicted on an involuntary manslaughter charge for the death of Aiyana Stanley-Jones.

NYPD Officers Disciplined for Throwing Football with Child

September 23, 2011

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NYPD Officers Catherine Guzman and Mariana Diaz receive disciplinary action after playing catch football with child during 4th of July weekend.

Police consider new lineup methods

September 20, 2011

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The methods that the courts use for handling evidence are being reconsidered for processes that provide more accurate decisions and results.

Denver Police Seize $10M of Cocaine

September 16, 2011

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Denver Police recently discovered 220 pounds of cocaine during a routine traffic stop with a value of over $10,000,000.

What is POAM doing?

September 6, 2011

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With the continued attacks on all public employees and the direct assault on police officers’ pensions, health care, wages, and current retirees, the question is frequently being asked, “What is P...

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