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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The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) has received an appropriation to assist out-of-state law enforcement officers licensed or certified in their state with the costs associated with attending the MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience program. This program is to gain eligibility to be hired and licensed as a law enforcement officer in Michigan. To be eligible officers must be currently licensed/certified in their state or have separated from employment as a licensed/certified officer no earlier than July 2022. MCOLES recently implemented changes to the RPTE program to enhance the state of Michigan’s law enforcement profession.
Beginning in January 2025, RPTE offers two options for applicants (costs are associated below):
1) a five-day (5) program that consists of Law Enforcement Response to Active Violence (RTAV), Behavioral Health Emergency Partnerships (BHEP), firearms and the MCOLES Licensing Exam;
2) a ten-day (10) program that includes all topics in the five-day program, in addition to criminal law, traffic law, and First Aid/CPR/BLS. Pre-service recruits must attend the 10-day RPTE program.
If an applicant chooses the five-day program, they must possess and provide a current Basic First Aid/CPR (adult & infant)/BLS certification to participate. Successful completion of the firearms component is required for eligibility to take the MCOLES Licensing Exam on the final day. After your RPTE application is approved, you will receive an email from MCOLES with registration instructions.
*** This is not the RPTE application, which also needs to be submitted to MCOLES for review and approval. The RPTE program application and instructions can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/mcoles/standard-training/waiver. ***
Funding for this program is available for RPTE sessions attended prior to September 30, 2026. Funding is not retroactive to a previously attended RPTE session.
Allowable Expenses
The $150.00 application fee is waived. Program and tuition costs must be paid to the RPTE site for attendance at a session.
5-day RPTE program: $450.00
10-day RPTE program: $1,050.00
Travel, lodging, and meal costs, up to the State of Michigan published travel rates and criteria.
Michigan Law Enforcement Officer Licensing Exam: $84.00
Instructions:
Submit the "Request for Funding and Reimbursement Form" along with your RPTE program application. Use estimated costs for the initial request, subject to the above criteria. Following completion of the program, submit actual expenses on the same form and travel to msp-mcoles-grants@michigan.gov. Actual receipts must be maintained and provided to MCOLES with the return form.
To receive payment, you must create an account in the State of Michigan SIGMA Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal at https://sigma.michigan.gov/webapp/PRDVSS2X1/AltSelfService.
