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
Job Postings
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The Michigan Retired Law Enforcement Officer's Firearm Carry Act became effective in Michigan on March 31, 2009. This act enables qualified law enforcement officers to carry under the provisions of the federal Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act (LEOSA) and Michigan law. In January 2013, the U.S. Congress amended the LEOSA law to include military police and Department of Defense officers.
A former officer, who meets the definition of a qualified law enforcement officer as defined in federal law (18 USC 926C), may obtain a credential from the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) to carry concealed. For a list of requirements, prohibitors and restrictions visit the LEOSA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Many people have questions about the difference between the Michigan Concealed Pistol License and the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), for your convenience please view the Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) or Certification Under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA): Which do I choose? document for a side by side comparison.
