• Candidates Personal History Statement and Affidavit (PHSA) (Complete this form to apply for academy admission, license activation, or license reactivation. This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the latest version of the software.)
  
• Addendum to Candidates Personal History Statement and Affidavit (PHSA) (Provide additional information to support the PHSA during the training or licensing process.)
• Waiver and Authorization for Release of Information (Authorize an agency or academy to receive background information and review an applicant's MITN records.)
  

The following forms apply to both the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) & Law Enforcement Distribution (LED) programs.

• Out-of-State Training Special Use Request (CPE & LED) (Request approval to use LED or CPE funds to attend out-of-state training. Requests must be approved prior to attending.)
• Equipment Special Use Request (CPE & LED) (Request approval to use LED or CPE funds to purchase equipment. See Supplies and Equipment Definitions document for details.)
• Expenditure Report Addendum (Update or correct previously reported LED expenditures submitted during Annual Registration.)

CPE Resources

• Quick Reference Guide
• How to Find Training Records in MITN
• In-Service Training Course Registration Requirements for MITN
• Supplies and Equipment Definitions

LED Resources 

• Distribution Guidelines
• Fall 2026 Semi-Annual-LED-Distribution Report 
• Distribution Report (2026)
• Distribution Report (2025)

• Academy Subject Control Curriculum Quick Reference Summary
• Agency Subject Control Policy & In-Service Training Standard Considerations

• Application and/or Renewal for Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA)
• Live Scan Fingerprint Background Check Request (only if applying for LEOSA)
• Sample Former Employer Letter
  

• Account Registration Procedures for Michigan Law Enforcement
• Account Registration Procedures for State of Michigan Employees
  
• Account Registration Procedures for Community Partners
• Mobile App Install & Setup Instructions

Complete the appropriate MITN agreement or addendum to request, update, or remove access. Once completed and signed, submit all forms to MSP-MCOLES-Licensing@michigan.gov or fax to 517-636-7886.

• MITN Operator Training (Complete required MCOLES Education Center (MEC) training; submit the training certificate and the MITN Operator Agreement to Licensing.)
• MITN User Agency Agreement (Apply for MITN access for a law enforcement agency, basic training academy, or in-service training provider.)
• MITN Operator Agreement (Authorize individuals to become MITN Operators for your agency after completing the required MITN Operator Training.)
• Law Enforcement Agency User Agreement Addendum (Update or remove MITN access for a law enforcement agency.)
• Criminal Justice Training Agency User Agreement Addendum (Update or remove MITN access for a criminal justice training agency.)
• Basic Training Academy User Agreement Addendum (Update or remove MITN access for a basic training academy.)
• MITN Security Policy

The Commission continues to regularly encounter agencies who are unaware of the Law Enforcement Officer Separation of Service Record(s) Act (PA 128 of 2017 – commonly referred to as “PA 128”). This law took effect on January 15, 2018. Other agencies incorrectly believe the completion of the Separation Affidavit (required under the MCOLES Act) can also serve as the Separation Record(s) required under PA 128 – it cannot. While they contain similar information, the legislature intended for them to be separate, complimentary laws, requiring separate records. In addition, PA 128 grants certain additional rights and privileges to both the separating officer and the agency, as well as prohibiting an agency from hiring (or the Commission reactivating the license) of a formerly licensed officer unless, and until, they obtain all PA 128 Separation Record(s). 

Likewise, it is important to understand that simply obtaining these the Separation Record(s) does not satisfy the requirement for the hiring agency to conduct a comprehensive background investigation to determine compliance with the character fitness standard under the MCOLES Act.

The documents below are resources agencies should use to comply with the Acts, including exemplar PA 128 Separation Records. Please carefully review these materials to ensure your agency is meeting all requirements.

• Public Act 128 of 2017 Memo (January 11, 2018) (NEED TO LINK THROUGH NEWS)
• The Separation of Service Record Creation Requirements of Public Act 128 Memo (December 2, 2020)
• Public Act 128 of 2017 Quick Reference Guide

• PSAA Appropriation IV Application
• PSAA Appropriation IV Recruit Separation Form
• Hiring Employed Recruits Guidance 

Academy Responsibilities

• Enroll the recruit in the academy session.
• Complete the academy portion of the program application,
• Submit the completed application and supporting Candidate New Hire documentation to MSP-MCOLES-Grants@michigan.gov.
• Once all required materials have been received, the application will be considered complete and active and placed in the funding queue, subject to available grant funds.

Agency Responsibilities

• Complete the standards screening and Candidate New Hire documentation in MITN. 
• View the Hiring Employed Recruits Guidance before calling or emailing the MITN Help Desk.
• Complete the agency portion of the program application.
• Submit the completed program application and Candidate New Hire documentation to the intended training academy no later than 10 days prior to the academy start date.

Recruit Withdrawal or Resignation

• The employing agency must submit the Recruit Separation Form, in addition to completing the standard separation notification process.

• PSOB Death Benefit Application
• PSOB Disability Application 
• PSOB Program Rules

• Recognition of Prior Basic Training and Experience (RPTE) Application
• Personal History Statement and Affidavit (PHSA)
• Waiver and Authorization for Release of Information
• Live Scan Fingerprint Background Check Request
• Sample Employment Letter

Applicants are required to complete and submit the RPTE application to MSP-MCOLES@michigan.gov or the below mailing address. 

Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
927 Centennial Way
Lansing, MI 48913

The completed original application must be received and approved by the Commission no later than two weeks prior to the start of the program or examination date. Application packets must be on original forms. Upon completion of the review, the Commission will notify the applicant if approval was granted. Once the notification has been received, it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the facility that is providing the program or test they desire to attend. A facility list and schedule will be forwarded with the approval letter.

• 2024 Color Vision Validation Report
• 2025 Visual Acuity Validation Report
• Non-Stranger Sexual Assault Validation Report
• Reporting Writing Validation Report
• Speed Measurement Standards
• The Development of a Four-Event Physical Fitness Test