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MCOLES Part Time Police Officer Decision

MCOLES Part Time Police Officer Decision

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 4 months ago
We oppose the MCOLES decision requiring that part-time police officers in the State of Michigan work a minimum of 520 hours per year. We further oppose any future legislation to amend PA 203 to reflect that MCOLES proposal. We feel that this decision will make our communities more vulnerable to crime and reduce the amount of police protection across the state.

Updates

May 23, 2008

Discussions with stakeholders continue as we examine how these revised hour requirements impact our local law enforcement agencies. The feedback from officers across the state confirms that these mandates threaten the stability of our part-time policing programs. We remain focused on preserving the accessibility and effectiveness of these essential community roles.

6 Comments

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Jason Rodriguez
18 years ago Featured

TOTAL BUREAUCRATIC GARBAGE. LET THE LOCAL DEPARTMENTS DECIDE WHAT WORKS BEST FOR THEM INSTEAD OF SOMEONE IN LANSING.

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Dave Perez
18 years ago Featured

520 hours is way to many for small departments. they just dont have the budget for full timers. way to make our streets less safe.

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Brenda Nguyen
18 years ago Featured

Stop messing with our police force. We need these guys on the road and this rule is just gonna hurt us.

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Sarah Gallagher
18 years ago Featured

My husband works hard as a part time officer and he does a great job. Why are they trying to make it impossible for departments to keep guys like him?

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Mike Reynolds
18 years ago Featured

This is ridiculous. Our small towns cant afford to lose the coverage we already have. Leave it be.

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Tom Collins
18 years ago Featured

This is gonna kill the part time force in Michigan. Big mistake.