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
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
Licensing Eligibility Extension Requests
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
Job Postings
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Meeting locations are yet to be determined; once they are determined, they will be updated below. For questions, please contact MCOLES at 517-636-7864. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in Commission meetings should contact Ms. Jacquelyn Beeson at 517-636-7864 or via the Michigan Relay Center at 800-649-3777, one week in advance, to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 through 15.275, public notice is hereby given of the regular meetings of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.
February 11, 2026
The Marshall Regional Law Enforcement Center
714 US Hwy 27 N
Marhsall, MI 49608
Notice of Public Meeting
Meeting Documents
April 15, 2026
June 10, 2026
September 9, 2026
November 10, 2026
