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The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) has statutory responsibilities assigned under two Michigan laws. Public Act 203 of 1965, requires that the Commission prepare and publish mandatory minimum recruitment, selection and training standards for entry-level law enforcement officers in the state of Michigan. Act 203 also requires the Commission to define categories and clas

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Staff & Services Directory

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MCOLES Education Center (MEC)

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Law Enforcement Training Academies and Programs

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Recognition of Prior Basic Training & Experience Program

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MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training & Experience Program (RPTEP)

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Training Academy Recruits

Licensing Eligibility & Applicant Documentation

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Eligibility for Licensing as a Law Enforcement Officer and Applicant Documentation

Licensing Standards & Policy and Procedures Manual

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Licensing Standards & Policy and Procedures Manual

In-Service Training Resources & Standards

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MCOLES In-Service Training Standards & Resources

Active Duty Firearms Standard

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MCOLES Active Duty Firearms Standard

Audio Visual Recording Standard

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Audio Visual Recording of Custodial Interrogations - Public Act 479 of 2012

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Licensing Eligibility Extension Requests

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Licensing Eligibility Extension Requests

Law Enforcement Officer Manual & Model Policy for Domestic Violence and Response to Sexual Assault

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Law Enforcement Officer Manual & Model Policy for Domestic Violence and Response to Sexual Assault

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Employment & Training History Requests

PA 166 of 2022 Public Safety Grant Programs

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MCOLES Public Safety Academy Assistance Program

Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA)

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Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA)

LEOSA Training Schedule

Licensed Private Security Police Officers

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Public Act 330

Public Safety Officer Benefit Act

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Public Act 46 of 2004

Michigan's Speed Measurement Standards

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Michigan's Speed Measurement Standards

Licensing Railroad Police Officers

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Commissioning and Licensing Railroad Police Officers

Railroad Emergency Contact Info

Police Officer & Firefighter Survivor Tuition Act

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Public Act 195 of 1966

Continuing Professional Education

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MCOLES Information and Tracking Network (MITN)

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MITN Operator Training

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MITN Operator Training Classes and Information

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Information on how to Register In-Service Training Courses in MITN

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Standards & Training

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Licensing as a law enforcement officer in Michigan must be approved through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). This happens when the following two requirements are met by the candidate:
- Compliance with MCOLES minimum selection standards which includes satisfactory completion of a basic police academy or recognition of prior training and experience, and
- Employment with a law enforcement agency as a law enforcement officer.
General Information on How to Become a Law Enforcement Officer

Licensing Standards for Michigan Law Enforcement Officers

pdf pdf Policies and Procedures_Updated 7-2025

Law Enforcement Training Academies & Programs

Law Enforcement Training Academies & Programs

View a list of MCOLES approved law enforcement basic training program.

Law Enforcement Training Academies and Programs
Military Police Basic Training Program

View more information on the Military Police Basic Training Program and the requirements to qualify.

Military Police Academy
Recognition of Prior Basic Training and Experience

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Recognition of Prior Basic Training and Experience Program

2026 Basic Training Academy Schedule

View the 2026 basic training academy schedule for a list of academy start and end dates as well as deadlines to apply.

2026 Basic Academy Training Schedule

In-Service Training

Find more information on In-service training standards and resources.

In Service Training Resources and Standards