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
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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
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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
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The Instructor Development Course is a 24-hour course, which introduces new and seasoned MCOLES instructors to their critical and challenging role within respective organizations by highlighting the key knowledge and abilities required for satisfactory performance. The goal of this course is for the target audience to demonstrate the skills required for preparing and delivering effective instruction, as well as coaching and evaluating adult learners.
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Law Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence is an 8-hour course, co-instructed by a prosecutor, law enforcement officer and victim advocate. This course is designed to enhance on-scene investigations and increase successful prosecution. Focus on investigations being victim-centered and offender focused. Includes nationally recognized best practices and all applicable legal updates. MCOLES sponsored and class credit recorded in MITN. Limited to 24 participants per class.
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Investigating Non-Stranger Sexual Assault is an 8-hour course, co-instructed by a law enforcement officer and a victim advocate. This 8-hour course covers the dynamics of sexual assault and victim response, including neurobiology of trauma, will be presented, along with the important information about offender behavior. Officers will learn specific techniques for interviewing the victim, suspect, and witnesses along with on-scene management, evidence collection, and subsequent in-depth investigation practices. Also contains information on handling sexual assault kits. MCOLES sponsored and class credit recorded in MITN. Limited to 24 participants per class.
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Comprehensive Sexual Assault Investigations is a 16-hour course, co-instructed by a prosecutor, law enforcement officer, and victim advocate. The material and exercises are designed for officers who have already participated in the Investigating Non-Stranger Sexual Assault class. Through a combination of lecture, demonstration and scenario-based exercises participants will learn: the benefits of conducting trauma-informed interviews; how to conduct a trauma-informed interview of a victim; how to develop and refine a plan for thorough investigation of non-stranger SA cases; the concept of micro-corroboration and how it enhances successful prosecution; how to conduct a pretext phone call or pretext electronic communications; how to plan for and conduct an effective suspect interview and interrogation; and how to write meaningful reports that enhance the likelihood of successful prosecution. MCOLES sponsored and credit recorded in MITN. Limited to 30 participants per class.
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Investigating Non-Fatal Strangulation/Suffocation Cases is a 4-hour course, co-instructed by a prosecutor, law enforcement officer, and medical personnel (S.A.N.E.). An in-depth course on the recognition, investigation, and prosecution of the often-missed non-fatal strangulation/suffocation instances at domestic violence scenes. Provides officers the medical information and terminology to write reports to enhance successful prosecution. MCOLES sponsored and credit recorded in MITN. Limited to 30 participants per class.
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Law Enforcement Response to Stalking/PPO/Bond Violations is a 4-hour course, co-instructed by a prosecutor, law enforcement officer, and a victim advocate. An in-depth course on the crime of stalking with the added layer of personal protection orders and bond violations. When and where to arrest and what to charge. MCOLES sponsored and credit recorded in MITN. Limited to 30 participants per class.
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