Firefighter Naumcheff and Captain Lark "Managing the Risk"

Public employees, especially those in the police and fire professions have specific rights afforded to them by the United States Constitution and the laws of the State of Michigan.  The following is a thumbnail sketch of the rights of public safety professionals in Michigan.  However, the most comprehensive and understandably drafted assessment of these important rights can be found at the site of the Police Officers Association of Michigan at www.poam.net

Garrity:  Rules regarding protections against compelled statements

Weingarten:  Rules regarding an employees right to representation during an Investigative Interview.

Loudermill:  Rules regarding Due Process requirements

Gardner:  Rule requiring that question's must be Narrowly, Specifically and Directly related to job performance.

Former public employees enjoying retirement at a client gathering