Serving the citizens of Michigan through the promotion of public safety since 1965.
Law Enforcement Agencies: During this time of limited staff availability, you may scan and email employment transactions to MSP-MCOLES-Licensing@michigan.gov.
927 Centennial Way
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Email: MSP-MCOLES@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-636-7864
Executive Section FAX: 517-636-4774
Licensing Email: MSP-MCOLES-Licensing@michigan.gov
MITN Help Desk: 517-636-7867
Licensing FAX: 517-636-7886
**New!** CPE & In-Service Training Help Desk: 517-636-7864, option #4
July 8, 2025
Dear Law Enforcement Community,
As of July 8, 2025, the Public Safety Academy Assistance (PSAA) Appropriation II grant funds will be exhausted by the applications currently being processed. Consequently, the Commission will no longer be accepting grant applications under the PSAA-Appropriation II grant program.
We will process the grant applications in our possession on a case-by-case basis, in the order they were received.
The Commission will provide status updates to agencies that have already submitted grant applications. Agencies can expect to receive an update by July 31, 2025.
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
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.
For more forms visit the Forms and Applications webpage.
