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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Nic Rainwater, Program Manager
Advanced Police Training
nsrainwa@oaklandcc.edu
248.232.4221
Applications and payments are due by 1:00 PM on the Wednesday prior to the test date and may be sent or dropped off to the office prior to the test. Oakland Police Academy accepts only Money Orders in the amount of $45.00.
Test orientation will begin promptly @ 8AM, in J-Building Room 110, followed by the physical agility test in the adjoining gym. Map of Campus
Oakland Police Academy, Building J, Room 102, 2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2845Start: January 14, 2023 8:00 AM
End: January 14, 2023 5:00 PM
Nic Rainwater, Program Manager
Advanced Police Training
nsrainwa@oaklandcc.edu
248.232.4221
Applications and payments are due by 1:00 PM on the Wednesday prior to the test date and may be sent or dropped off to the office prior to the test. Oakland Police Academy accepts only Money Orders in the amount of $45.00.
Test orientation will begin promptly @ 8AM, in J-Building Room 110, followed by the physical agility test in the adjoining gym. Map of Campus
