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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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
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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
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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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Contact Info:
Herbert Henderson, Director
Sheri Garee, Academic Assistant
906-635-2384
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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. LSSU accepts cash or check only in the amount of $45.00. Cash must be exact.
Please Note:
Testing will begin promptly @ 10AM, please meet in NOR212 @ 9:45AM, followed by the physical agility test in the SAC/gym. It is best to arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Lake Superior State University, Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice, Norris Center 212, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783Start: January 21, 2023 10:00 AM
End: January 21, 2023 5:00 PM
Contact Info:
Herbert Henderson, Director
Sheri Garee, Academic Assistant
906-635-2384
Apply By:
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. LSSU accepts cash or check only in the amount of $45.00. Cash must be exact.
Please Note:
Testing will begin promptly @ 10AM, please meet in NOR212 @ 9:45AM, followed by the physical agility test in the SAC/gym. It is best to arrive 10-15 minutes early.
