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December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024
Dear Law Enforcement Community,
This letter contains important updates regarding Continuing Professional Education (CPE) (I) curriculum requirements and (II) funding distribution for calendar year 2025.
In June, the Commission initiated a three-year pilot program for CPE, based on nationally recognized research and development protocols. This program aims to prioritize important training topics and align them with best practices and current issues in law enforcement, reinforcing the Commission's dedication to improving law enforcement capability and professionalism.
I. CPE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
CPE requirements for calendar year 2025 will consist of 8 hours of Commission-designated training topics and 16 hours of agency-selected training topics. This structure allows for customization based on individual needs while ensuring comprehensive professional development. Additionally, the Commission has updated the Quick Reference Guide via the CPE webpage, providing a glimpse of the CPE curriculum guidelines for the next three years, from 2025 through 2027.
While at least 24 hours of education and training are required for calendar year 2025, the Commission strongly encourages agencies to exceed the standard to meet the agency’s needs and foster professional development.
II. CPE FUNDING DISTRIBUTION
Funding has been secured for professional development, with each full-time equivalent (FTE) position receiving $1,000 to meet the 2025 CPE standard. The Commission expects each agency will receive their 2025 CPE distribution within the next two weeks identified as “2025 CPE Distribution for Licensed LE Officers.”
Any surplus CPE funds may be utilized by the agency for professional education/training of licensed law enforcement officers or, when necessary, to acquire equipment to facilitate CPE education/training. Such education/training must meet specific conditions to ensure they contribute meaningfully to professional development:
For comprehensive information on accessing CPE resources, including a list of approved vendors offering recognized courses, answers to frequently asked questions, funding guidelines, and instructions for registering in-service training programs within the Michigan Information and Tracking Network (MITN), please visit our dedicated CPE webpage.
Thank you for your commitment to excellence in law enforcement.
Respectfully,
Timothy S. Bourgeois
Executive Director
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
