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
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The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) has received an appropriation to assist out-of-state law enforcement officers licensed or certified in their state with the costs associated with attending the MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience program. This program is to gain eligibility to be hired and licensed as a law enforcement officer in Michigan. To be eligible officers must be currently licensed/certified in their state or have separated from employment as a licensed/certified officer no earlier than July 2022.
*** This is not the RPTE application, which also needs to be submitted to MCOLES for review and approval. The RPTE program application and instructions can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/mcoles/standard-training/waiver. ***
Funding for this program is available for RPTE sessions attended prior to September 30, 2026. Funding is not retroactive to a previously attended RPTE session.
Allowable Expenses
The $150.00 application fee is waived. Expenses that qualify for reimbursement include:
Program and tuition costs paid to the RPTE site for attendance at a session. This is currently $1,050.00 for the full weeklong program. A three-day test only option is available for $405.00. The full program is recommended for out-of-state officers as it includes sections on Michigan-specific statutes. Travel, lodging, and meal costs, up to the State of Michigan published travel rates and criteria.
The Michigan law enforcement officer licensing exam is $84.00.
Instructions:
Submit the "Request for Funding and Reimbursement Form" along with your RPTE program application. Use estimated costs for the initial request, subject to the above criteria. Following completion of the program, submit actual expenses on the same form and travel to msp-mcoles-grants@michigan.gov. Actual receipts must be maintained and provided to MCOLES with the return form.
To receive payment, you must create an account in the State of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal at https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService.
