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Academy
Training Academy No. 13 blog
Weeks 1-3: Routine
Week four: More than fish and game
Week five: Working as a team
Week six: Facing challenges
Week seven: Useful skills and scenarios
Week eight: Ice bath
Week nine: Water safety
Week 10: First aid
Week 11: Firearm fundamentals
Week 12: Community support
Week 13: Emergency vehicle operation
Week 14: Challenging week
Week 15: New tactics and challenges
April 13-17, 2025: This week's recruit writer, a 24-year-old from Fenton, shares the excitement of receiving their department-issued long guns as the class advanced to new tactics and challenges. They also write about challenges faced when preparing for their marksmanship evaluation.
Week 16: Furs, firearms, ST prep and more
April 20-24, 2025: Teamwork continues to be a theme throughout the 26-week Conservation Officer Training Academy. This week's author, a 26-year-old from Auburn, shares their personal growth over the course of the academy while recounting this week’s firearms training, preparation for survival tactics exams, learning about furs, and much more.
Week 17: Reality of the job
April 27-May 1, 2025: From rifle qualifications to long-distance runs, this week at the academy was anything but easy. Recruits pushed their limits, passed the toughest tests yet, and finally received the big news they’ve been waiting for!
Week 18: On the move
May 4-8, 2025: Recruits had many milestones this week as they wrapped up 18 weeks of intensive training at the Michigan State Police Training Academy facility in Lansing, including the grueling “MURPH” workout.