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!