What is DSAM?

The Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Michigan is a professional organization for Sheriff's Office employees that has been working hard to protect the State of Michigan since 1978. member.png

Membership in DSAM is the mark of a professional Deputy and an indication of your support for making Michigan a safer place and the lives of its Deputies and Officers better.  

DSAM Membership

DSAM LogoDSAM membership is important for you as well as every other Deputy and Officer in the state of Michigan. The Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan has been working hard for decades to make Michigan safer and the lives of it's Law Enforcement Officers, Local Corrections Officers and Emergency Dispatchers better.

Click here to become a member of DSAM or continue reading to learn about the advantages of becoming a member of The Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan.

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DSAM Scholarship

cashIcon.pngThe Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan is dedicated to supporting the next generation of Michigan Law Enforcement and in that effort awards a yearly scholarship to a deserving Michigan student. Read on to learn about the scholarship and how to apply!
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Video Tape Library

video.png The Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan now has it's extensive video library list available online.

Click here to check the list and find instructions on how to request a video from the library!

Find Your Michigan Legislator

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If you are unsure who the state legislators are that represent you use the links below to learn who they are and how to contact them.

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Learn about DSAM

What is DSAM and who are it's members? Learn about how DSAM has been working hard for you for years!

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Executive Board Meeting 2/20!
Friday, 19 February 2010

DSAM has an executive board meeting scheduled for February 20th. Click below to download the agenda:

Click here to download the agenda!
 
Lessons Learned From Highland Park PD's Federal Indictment
Friday, 19 February 2010

This article comes from Attorney Mark A. Porter of Map-Law.com

Greetings to All,

Below are 3-articles about the indictment and trial outcome of aSergeant in the Highland Park PD.

On January 31, 2008, I received a phone call at the office from an HPPD officer who was calling to talk about the fact that all uniforms, weapons, and other equipment had to be personally purchased by each officer. At the end, he said, "Oh by the way -- the FBI came to my house the other day and interviewed me about an investigation into one of my sergeants for punching a prisoner. They said there may be a grand jury and I may be called to testify -- is there anything I should know about that?"

Hit the "Read More" link for the rest of the article

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Senator Richardsville Pens Bill to Merge SCTC with MCOLES
Monday, 21 December 2009

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Senator Randy Richardville (R-Monroe) has proposed legislation that would merge the Sheriffs' Co-Ordinating and Training Council (SCTC) to the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). The proposed legislation would abolish the SCTC but keep the Local Corrections Officers Advisory Board in place. The Advisory Board would report to MCOLES. Under the proposed legislation, MCOLES would have oversite of Local Corrections Officer training and training monies. Another proposed bill by Senator Richardville would give DSAM representation on the MCOLES.

The legislation is designed to address Michigan Sheriffs failure to provide statutorily mandated training to Local Corrections Officers. Statistics published by the Training Council show that in 2006, 35.8% of sheriffs complied with training standards: 2007 saw 42% in compliance, and in 2008, 65.4%. This lack of compliance calls into question what the book in fee training monies are being spent on. Freedom of Information Act requests on Sheriffs and County Boards reveal that there are sheriffs who are non compliant with either the mandatory recertification requirements of Local Correction Officers and/or expenditure of local book in fee monies.  

To learn more about this download and read the letters below:

Listed Here are the Bills Introduced by Senator Randy Richardsville:
 
Mike Bishop Reaching into Your Pocket to Balance State Budget
Sunday, 24 January 2010

milegislature.jpgRepublican Senator Mike Bishop has put together a "reform" proposal that would alter P.A. 312, reduce your healthcare benefits, lower your pay by 5% AND freeze it at that rate for 3 years through a constitutional ammendment that he hopes to put on the ballot next year.

Bishop has put together a bi-partisan panel of legislators to review his initiatives and bills based on them will be hitting the legislature soon.

Click here to download Bishop's "Year of Reform" Proposals.

The members of Bishop's panel are:

 Feel free to let them know how you feel about the proposal via the email links above.

 
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DSAM Travel

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DSAM is happy to announce our new travel website. Our search engine offers the same or better deals than the other major travel sites, but gives the commission back to DSAM!

Just by booking your personal or departmental flights, hotels, rental cars or cruises through our site you can also support the organization that has your back in Lansing!

Telemarketing

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DSAM participates in fundraising through XENTEL Inc., a professional fundraiser. Should you have any questions about a call you received please click on the "Read More" icon

DSAM-MI.org is all new!

The Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan has a new site with all new features coming soon! 

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