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
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
Information on how to Register In-Service Training Courses in MITN
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CPE History and Background
On January 31, 2023, Public Act 1 of 2023 appropriated funds to support the implementation of required annual in-service training standards for all licensed law enforcement officers in accordance with rules promulgated under section 11(2) of the MCOLES Act (1965 PA 203, MCL 28.611). Accordingly, the Commission is now promulgating rules with respect to in-service training programs, courses of study, and attendance requirements for licensed law enforcement officers.
The recently implemented Commission required annual in-service training standards shall hereafter be referred to as Continuing Professional Education (CPE). The CPE requirements ensure that all licensed law enforcement officers maintain a level of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to enhance proficiency and professionalism throughout their career to appropriately serve the people of Michigan.
In recent correspondences, Tim Bourgeois, Executive Director, has offered thorough insights into the implementation of CPE. These letters include specifics about the pilot phase and the anticipated outcomes for agencies as the Commission advances. The communications distributed on June 10, 2024, and December 17, 2024, have effectively outlined the strategy for disseminating Commission updates and communications, ensuring that agencies remain well-informed. Furthermore, the Commission has provided a comprehensive overview of curriculum updates and modifications to current processes, aimed at enhancing alignment with the goals of the CPE program.
Official Correspondence Letters from Tim Bourgeois, Executive Director
A collection of resource documents is provided below, categorized by key topics frequently addressed by the Commission. These documents are designed to assist agencies in finding answers to common questions and concerns related to CPE, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the program, including its expectations, curriculum requirements, and funding guidelines.
I. CPE/MITN VIRTUAL WEBINARS
II. CPE VENDOR LIST
III. CPE FORMS AND RELEVANT GUIDELINES
IV. CPE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDES
V. CPE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
