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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

Mission, Vision & Values

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Mission, Vision & Values

Meet the Commissioners

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Meeting Schedule

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Meeting Schedule

Staff & Services Directory

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Staff & Services Directory

Approved Meeting Minutes

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Approved Meeting Minutes

Approved Commission Resolutions

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Approved Commission Resolutions

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Annual Reports

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Annual Reports

Statutes and Rules

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Statutes and Rules

Fostering Public Trust

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Fostering Public Trust

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Standards & Training

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Your Career Starts Here!

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Law Enforcement Training Academies and Programs

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Testing

Physical Fitness Test Schedule

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List of Physical Fitness test dates

Military Police Academy

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MCOLES Military Basic Police Academy

Recognition of Prior Basic Training & Experience Program

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MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training & Experience Program (RPTEP)

Training Academy Recruits

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Training Academy Recruits

Licensing Eligibility & Applicant Documentation

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Eligibility for Licensing as a Law Enforcement Officer and Applicant Documentation

Licensing Standards & Policy and Procedures Manual

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Licensing Standards & Policy and Procedures Manual

In-Service Training Resources & Standards

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MCOLES In-Service Training Standards & Resources

Active Duty Firearms Standard

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MCOLES Active Duty Firearms Standard

Audio Visual Recording Standard

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Audio Visual Recording of Custodial Interrogations - Public Act 479 of 2012

Continuing Professional Education

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CPE FAQs

CPE FAQs

Programs & Services

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Law Enforcement Officer Manual & Model Policy for Domestic Violence and Response to Sexual Assault

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Law Enforcement Officer Manual & Model Policy for Domestic Violence and Response to Sexual Assault

Employment & Training History Requests

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Employment & Training History Requests

PA 166 of 2022 Public Safety Grant Programs

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Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA)

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Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act (LEOSA)

LEOSA Training Schedule

Licensed Private Security Police Officers

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Public Act 330

Public Safety Officer Benefit Act

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Public Act 46 of 2004

Michigan's Speed Measurement Standards

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Michigan's Speed Measurement Standards

Licensing Railroad Police Officers

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Commissioning and Licensing Railroad Police Officers

Railroad Emergency Contact Info

Police Officer & Firefighter Survivor Tuition Act

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Public Act 195 of 1966

MCOLES Information and Tracking Network (MITN)

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MITN Operator Training

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MITN Operator Training Classes and Information

Registering In-Service Training Courses in MITN

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Information on how to Register In-Service Training Courses in MITN

Justice Training Fund

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Free Training Opportunities

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Additional Resources

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Michigan Law Enforcement Job Opportunities

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Licensing Standards & Policy and Procedures Manual

Licensing Standards & Policy and Procedures Manual

Licensing Standards for Michigan Law Enforcement Officers (Effective January 2, 2017 ~ 2016 PA 289)

The link below outlines the licensing standards published by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). Employment of law enforcement officers is subject to compliance with these standards.

Licensing Standards for Michigan Law Enforcement Officers

Policies and Procedures of MCOLES (Revised 2017)

View the policies and procedures manual of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).

Policies and Procedures of MCOLES (Revised 2017)