The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards is offering free Domestic Violence Training to law enforcement agencies. This training is intended for law enforcement officers. It will be provided at requesting agency locations or in a desired region, in conjunction with neighboring agencies. The training is funded through a federal STOP Violence Against Women grant from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Michigan Department of Human Services and the Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board . There is no cost to your department or agency.

The purpose of the training is to update in-service law enforcement officers, first-line supervisors, and administrators on recently mandated legal and procedural changes regarding the law enforcement response to domestic violence.  It also covers policy and procedures recommended in the   State of Michigan Statewide Model Domestic Violence Response Policy .

The course consists of eight hours of training devoted to the most current domestic violence laws and recommended response procedures. MCOLES in-service training credit is available for successful completion of the course.  The course content is consistent with the training received by basic training graduates and is based on the mandates of law, as well as new legal updates. It incorporates state mandates, as well as federal mandates. The course is taught by an instructor team consisting of MCOLES approved legal, law enforcement response, and domestic violence service provider instructors.

Each officer receives the   Michigan Law Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence Officer Manual and a copy of the   State of Michigan Statewide Model Domestic Violence Response Policy . The manual was developed specifically for use in this course and contains all the relevant law. It is structured so it can be used as a reference handbook when returning to service. The manual is Michigan specific and is consistent with the latest domestic violence legislation.

This 8-hour training can be provided at YOUR location as well. For further details, contact:

Mr. Lynn Ried

Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards

7426 N. Canal Road

Lansing, Michigan 48913

Phone: 517-322-1949

Print a list of training sessions.  

The STOP Grant domestic violence training dates and locations are as follows:

CANCELLED - WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE:  October 18, 2007, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by the Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission.  The training is scheduled at the LEORTC in-service classroom located at 3420 St. Johns Street, Flint,  MI.  Please call 810-766-7272 to register for this training.

CANCELLED - WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE:  December 13, 2007, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by Northern Michigan University in Ironwood, MI.  For information or Reservations for this training please contact the Northern Michigan University Public Safety Institute at 906-227-1408 or fax the information to 906-227-1178.

January 9, 2008, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by The Delta Police Academy, 1961 Delta Road, University Center, MI 48710.  The training will be conducted in Building J room 131.  Please call 989-667-2211 to register.

January 24, 2008, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by the Macomb Criminal Justice Training Center, Advanced Police Training, 21901 Dunham Rd, Clinton Twp, 48036.  Please call 586-498-4050 to register.

January 24, 2008, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by Northern Michigan University in Iron Mountain, MI.  For information or Reservations for this training please contact the Northern Michigan University Public Safety Institute at 906-227-1408 or fax the information to 906-227-1178.

February 7, 2008, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department.  The training will be held at the Wayne County Community College District, MIPSE Center, 21000 Northline Road, Taylor, MI 48180.  Please Call 734-699-6009.

February 21, 2008, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by Northern Michigan University in Escanaba, MI.  For information or Reservations for this training please contact the Northern Michigan University Public Safety Institute at 906-227-1408 or fax the information to 906-227-1178.

March 6, 2008, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by the Macomb Criminal Justice Training Center, Advanced Police Training.  The training will be held at the St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron.  Please call 586-498-4050 to register.

March 10, 2008, Safe Shelter will host an MCOLES Domestic In-service training at Lake Michigan College, Napier Avenue Campus located at 2755 E. Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022.  The training will be begin at 8:00 am and end at 5:00 pm.  Please register for this class Mr. Billy Coleman; Safe Shelter, Inc. Legal Advocate at 269-925-9500 Ext. 16 or the Niles Office at 269-983-7111 Ext. 6310.

March 13, 2008, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by the Macomb Criminal Justice Training Center, Advanced Police Training, 21901 Dunham Rd, Clinton Twp, 48036.  Please call 586-498-4050 to register.

March 18, 2008, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by West Shore Community College, 300 North Stiles Rd, P.O. Box 277 Scottville, MI. 49454. The training will be held at the WSCC Administration and Conference Building.  For information or reservations for this training please call 231-995-1283.  Please leave the names of the attendees and the department they represent.

April 24, 2008, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by the Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Law Enforcement Training Center, Texas Township Campus 6767 West O Avenue P.O. Box 4070 Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070.  Please call 269-488-4772.

May 15, 2008, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by the Macomb Criminal Justice Training Center, Advanced Police Training, 21901 Dunham Rd, Clinton Twp, 48036.  Please call 586-498-4050 to register.

May 21, 2008, Domestic Violence Training will be hosted by The Delta Police Academy, 1961 Delta Road, University Center, MI 48710.  The training will be conducted in Building J room 131.  Please call 989-667-2211 to register.