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General Information On How To Become A Law Enforcement Officer
Licensing as a law enforcement officer in Michigan must be approved through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). This happens when the following two requirements are met by the candidate: (1) compliance with MCOLES minimum selection standards which includes satisfactory completion of a basic police academy or recognition of prior training and experience, and (2) employment with a law enforcement agency as a law enforcement officer. Previously licensed police officers in Michigan, or from another state, who are seeking re-licensure are directed to the MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience program.

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Reading & Writing Test
Find Information About the MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Reading & Writing Test Process and How to Register for a Test Through the PBS Web Site.

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Physical Fitness Test
Find Information About the MCOLES Pre-Enrollment Physical Fitness Testing Process, Authorized Test Sites, Minimum Performance Sandards, Forms, and Test Schedule.

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Training Academies & Programs
Find Information on MCOLES Approved Training Academies, Basic Training Academy Schedule, & Basic Training Curriculum and Training Objectives.

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Licensing Exam Schedule
Find Information about the MCOLES Licening Exam Process and the License Examination Schedule.

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