Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards

**New!** CPE & In-Service Training Help Desk: 517-636-7864, option #4

AN UPDATE ON Public Safety Academy Assistance Program (PSAA) Appropriation II - JULY 1, 2025

As of July 1, 2025, MCOLES has received 491 applications from 204 agencies totaling $$9,611,681.10 in requested funds. There is $388,318.90 remaining in grant funding. 

Michigan Justice Training Fund (MJTF) 2026 Competitive Grant Application Workshop

The MJTF 2026 Grant Application Workshop recording is located here. Please note that all applications must be submitted by May 16, 2025. After you have viewed the recording, contact MSP-MCOLES-Grants@michigan.gov to request an official application. Read the official workshop announcement here.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and MCOLES Information and Tracking Network (MITN) Webinars

• Navigating the CPE Landscape Virtual Webinar: January 29, 2025
• MITN Course Registration 101 Virtual Webinar: February 26, 2025 

Governor Whitmer signs bill to fund in-service training for licensed officers

On January 31, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Public Act 1 of 2023 (PA 1) into law. PA 1 provides for a continuing education training requirement for licensed law enforcement officers and includes $20 million in funding.  

This is a long-awaited advancement in training and training resources will be the foundation to better safeguard our communities, increases agency effectiveness and efficiency, and provide updated knowledge, skills, and safety practices for all officers throughout their entire career, no matter where in our state they serve. 

A great deal of work lies ahead, and this process will take time to develop and identify relevant, timely and necessary quality training.  The Commission will provide updates as it moves forward with this work and implementation of the program. 

PA 166 of 2022 Public Safety Grant Programs

A State of Michigan budget supplemental act has provided for six new grant programs to be administered by MCOLES. 

Community Policing Competitive Grants
Community Policing Grants
Police Athletic Leagues
Public Safety Academy Assistance Program
MCOLES Licensing Fees
Narcotics Teams/Task Force Training and Equipment

For more information visit the PA 166 of 2022 Public Safety Grant Programs webpage.

MCOLES Pre-Enrollment & Licensing Test Information

MITN Operator Training Classes

MCOLES-Licensed Law Enforcement Job Postings

Recognition of Prior Basic Training and Experience (RPTE) Program

Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA)

Frequently Asked Questions