The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) executes its statutory responsibility to promote public safety in Michigan by setting standards for selection, employment, licensing, license revocation, and funding in law enforcement and criminal justice, in both the public and private sectors. Under its authority, MCOLES provides leadership and support to the criminal justice community throughout Michigan. The appointments to this board are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Statute
Contact Information
Timothy S. Bourgeouis
Executive Director
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
927 Centennial Way
Lansing, Michigan 48917
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 30633
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (517) 636-7864
Fax: (517) 636-4774
Email: msp-mcoles@michigan.gov
Current Members
Thomas Adams, Detroit
Represents the public
Term expires 12/31/22
Ronald Moore, Walled Lake
Represents the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
Term expires 12/31/22
Mike Wendling, Goodells
Represents the Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Term expires 12/31/22
Gregory Zyburt, Marquette
Represents the Michigan Sheriff's Association
Term expires 12/31/22
Matthew Hartig, Marshall
Represents the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan
Term expires 12/31/22
Jeffery A. Hawkins, Sr., Flint
Represents residents of the state
Term expires 12/31/22
Linda Broden, Detroit
Represents a Police Association not otherwise represented on the Commission
Term expires 12/31/23
Anthony Wickersham, Bruce Township
Represents the Michigan Sheriff's Association
Term expires 12/31/23
Kenneth Grabowski, Livonia
Represents the Police Officers Association of Michigan
Term expires 12/31/23
Nathan Johnson, Vermontville
Represents the Michigan State Police Troopers Association
Term expires 12/31/23
David Molloy, Novi
Represents the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
Term expires 12/31/23
Tellis J. Chapman, Detroit
Represents residents of the state
Term expires 12/31/23
Matthew Saxton, Battle Creek
Represents the Michigan Sheriffs' Association
Term expires 12/31/25
Michael Hawkins, Trenton
Represents the Michigan Association of Police
Term expires 12/31/25
Michael Sauger, Sterling Heights
Represents the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police
Term expires 12/31/25
Kim Koster, Grand Rapids
Represents the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
Term expires 12/31/25
Arthur (Art) Weiss, Farmington Hills
Represents the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
Term expires 12/31/25
Jim Stachowski, Macomb Township
Represents the Police Officers Labor Council
Term expires 12/31/25
Lisa R. Jackson, Ph.D., Ypsilanti
Represents residents of the state
Term expires 12/31/25
Ex-Officio Members
Col. Joseph M. Gasper
Director, Michigan State Police
Dana Nessel
Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
Chief James White
Detroit Police Department
James White
Director, Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Designee: Anthony D. Lewis, Director of Business & Community Affairs
