Police Officers Association of Michigan Podcast by POAM

Reduced manpower. Forced overtime. POAM President Tignanelli and Dr. Ken Wolf, POAM Director of the Members Lifeline Program, discuss how the job has changed, including law enforcement department staffing and hours, and the psychological effects that it has had on some police officers. Listen to the entire podcast or read the transcript below.

In the second episode of this 4-part series, President Tignanelli and Dr. Ken Wolf, POAM Director of the Members Lifeline Program, discuss the new landscape in law enforcement and the police-community relations and financial impacts.  Listen to the entire podcast or read the transcript below.

POAM President Jim Tignanelli always states, "Police officers are from the human race." Officers are regular people whose careers include protecting and serving their communities. In the first episode of this 4-part series, President Tignanelli and Dr. Ken Wolf, POAM's Director of the Members Lifeline program, discuss the impact on law enforcement and the new normal for the force overall. Listen to the entire podcast or read the transcript below.

Three POAM Business Agents sit down to talk about the latest incidents they have encountered while working with their assigned local departments. Listen in to this roundtable discussion.

POAM President Jim Tignanelli discusses citizens' police oversight committees in the latest episode of the POAM Podcast. Listen in to learn how these committees work.

Listen in as POAM President Jim Tignanelli explains qualified immunity and why unions matter, including the ability to offer legal representation to members.

In this economic climate, it's important we exercise our rights to vote. Listen in as POAM President Jim Tignanelli details why it's important to vote and be a part of the process.

POAM President Jim Tignanelli discusses why and how the largest police union in Michigan chooses their political nomination to endorse. Listen now.

Law enforcement is growing more and more as a focal point in today's society. The Police Officers Association of Michigan's president shares his thoughts related to current events. Listen in now!

As police officers and members of POAM, you must be extremely careful when posting on social media. Anything you post is available publically - there is no privacy expectation. Once you hit send, it's public, legal ramifications and all.

James Tignanelli, Gordana Misovski, and Dave LaMontaine talk about the rising issues associated with communication today and the problems sexting can cause for police officers.

Tom Funke talks about Police Week while in Washington DC

Douglas Gutscher explains critical incident protocol in order to help police officers understand their rights after such an incident has occurred.

Denny McGrann, POAM's lobbyist in Washington, sat down with POAM friend Dwight Zahringer to discuss what makes POAM and National Police Week so important.

In this edition of the Police Officers Association of Michigan's podcast, POAM President Jim Tignanelli gives the union's reaction to budget cuts, Detroit's murder rate and the new Right-to-Work legislation.

Police Officers Association of Michigan Director of Member Services Ed Jacques and POAM General Counsel Frank Guido discuss the importance of three public acts: PA 152, PA 63 and PA 54.

POAM Director of Member Services Ed Jacques, DSAM President Matt Van Liere and DSAM Legislative Directoor Brian Earle

Dan Kuhn talks about Police Week while in Washington DC

P.O.A.M.'s President Jim Tignanelli and Business Analyst Kevin Loftis discuss the challenges of remaining an independent police association and upcoming P.O.A.M. events with Ed Jacques.

P.O.A.M.'s General Counsel Frank Guido focuses on proper Garrity procedure.

Dave LaMontaine discusses political involvement issues related to Michigan police officers.

Doug Gutscher and Kevin Loftis discuss Retiree Health Care for POAM

We talk to Harper Woods Police Officer Mike Lynch while in Washington DC

We talk to Lieutenant Ed Tujaka about fallen officers and some of their stories.

If you visit the Tune Inn, we would highly recommend the double cheeseburger! Yummy!

Jonathan Williams talks about Police Week while in Washington DC

Sean Moran Discusses Police Week while in Washington DC

POAM Service Director Ed Jacques talks to Senator Rick Jones and Senator Mike Nofs regarding House Bill 4205.

Jim sat down with POAM's Service Director Ed Jacques to discuss advantages of converting to public safety.

Benny Napoleon sits down with POAM's Ed Jacques to discuss many different items and issues.

Dennis McGrann Discusses Political Issues at DC Memorial Week

Randolph Skotarczyk and Jim Burke attend the POAM Annual Convention.

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder sat down with P.O.A.M's Ed Jacques to talk about his election and P.O.A.M.'s endorsement. Rick discusses union support, public safety, his plan for Michigan, and many other issues.

Joe Glynn attends the POAM Annual Convention

Jason Sakowski attends the POAM Annual Convention.

Jason Miller attends the POAM Annual Convention.

Jason Brassfield and Todd Murdock attend the POAM Annual Convention.

Frank Kornixel and Nick Szopka attend the POAM Annual Convention.

Don Banfield attends the POAM Annual Convention.

Bob Wilikie attends the POAM Annual Convention 2010.

James Amar attends at the POAM Annual Convention 2010 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Young attendes the POAM Annual Convention 2010 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Bill Schuette attends the POAM Annual Convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

John Barr and Joseph Barney discuss Union Challenges at Detroit EMS.