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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February 08, 2023
Come see all that Buchanan has to offer. Our department is community oriented, from participating in the National Night Out program, DARE, Shop with a Cop & other local events, it’s no wonder our community supports us so much. They even nominated us as the Nicest Place in America, through the Reader’s Digest National competition, and the city WON!!!
The hired applicant will enjoy benefits such as:
We provide a full FTO program and continuous training, including legal updates, scenario based range time multiple times a year, and specialized trainings as requested and approved by Chief.
Applicants must be MCOLES licensed/licensable, 21 years of age, or older, and pass a psychological and medical exam. You must also possess a valid driver’s license. Please contact Chief Harvey Burnett, at hburnett@cityofbuchanan.com or 269-695-5120 for an application.
