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
Approved Commission Resolutions
List of Physical Fitness test dates
MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training & Experience Program (RPTEP)
Eligibility for Licensing as a Law Enforcement Officer and Applicant Documentation
Licensing Standards & Policy and Procedures Manual
MCOLES In-Service Training Standards & Resources
MCOLES Active Duty Firearms Standard
Audio Visual Recording of Custodial Interrogations - Public Act 479 of 2012
Law Enforcement Officer Manual & Model Policy for Domestic Violence and Response to Sexual Assault
Employment & Training History Requests
Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA)
Public Act 330
Michigan's Speed Measurement Standards
Commissioning and Licensing Railroad Police Officers
Public Act 195 of 1966
Information on how to Register In-Service Training Courses in MITN
Request Access to the MCOLES Network
Job Postings
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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
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.
