How To Become A Police Officer In Michigan

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1 G R A N D R A P I D S C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E Thank you for attending the Grand Rapids Community College Police academy orientation. This meeting is designed to prepare you for the 2015 police academy application process and the 2015 Police Academy. The following information will be covered at this informational meeting: Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards ( Academic prerequisites Fees, etc. Physical requirements {Police Academy Boot Camp} The police academy schedule The application process Any questions from you? I encourage you to ask questions at this meeting, it is quite possible that someone else has the same question. It is much easier to have your questions answered during this meeting than to try to contact the criminal justice department at a later time. If however, you have questions after the meeting, please contact Rachel Crapo, Criminal Justice secretary at ,rcrapo@grcc.edu or Director Richhart at jrichhar@grcc.edu. Thank you for attending this meeting, YOUR LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER STARTS HERE! This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact Criminal Justice offices for more details. 143 Bostwick Avenue, NE Grand Rapids, Michigan ph: (616) 234-GRCC grcc.edu Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity institution. GRCC is a tobacco free campus.

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3 MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS FOR MICHIGAN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS The chart below outlines the selection and employment standards published by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). By law, no person shall be employed as a law enforcement officer unless they fully comply with these standards. Agencies may set standards higher than these, however, the burden is upon the agency to defend the job relatedness of the higher standard. Agencies must screen all preservice, agency employed recruits, or reciprocity candidates considered for employment for compliance with all standards. The selection and employment standards published under the authority of Public Act 203 of 1965 are found in Rules , through of the Michigan Administrative Code of 1979, as amended. Category Standard Comments Age Not less than 18 years. No maximum age Citizenship United States Citizenship. Education High school diploma or GED. A college degree from an accredited institution is evidence of complying with this standard. Felony Convictions No prior felony convictions. Includes expunged convictions. Good Moral Character Possess good moral character as determined by a favorable comprehensive background investigation covering school and employment records, home environment, and personal traits and integrity. Includes arrest and expunged convictions, all previous law violations and personal protection orders. Driver's License Possess a valid operators or chauffeur's license. May not be in a state of suspension or revocation Disorders, Diseases or Defects Hearing Be free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, or mental and emotional instabilities which may impair the performance of a law enforcement officer or which might endanger the lives of others or the law enforcement officer. Initial unaided testing involves pure tone air conduction thresholds for each ear, as shown on the pure tone audiogram, shall not exceed a hearing level of 25 decibels at any of the following frequencies: 500, 1000, 2000, 3000; and 45 decibels at 4000 Hertz. This includes, but is not limited to, diseases such as diabetes, seizures and narcolepsy. Each case shall be investigated to determine its extent and effect on job performance. The evaluation should include the expert opinion of a licensed physician specializing in occupational medicine.* See below for mental and emotional instability standard. Initial testing may be performed by a certified hearing conservationist, a licensed hearing aid specialist or a licensed audiologist. See Note for individuals requiring additional unaided or aided testing requirements by a licensed audiologist. * Height/Weight Height and weight in relation to each other as indicated by achieving an acceptable score on the body mass index (BMI) as approved by the commission. A licensed physician shall make this determination. A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or more will require further medical evaluation. For more information contact the Standards Compliance Section at (517) Mental/ Emotional Disorders Be free from mental or emotional instabilities which may impair the performance of the essential job functions of a law enforcement officer or which might endanger the lives of others or the law enforcement officer. Mental and emotional stability may be assessed by a licensed physician, or a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. MCOLES may require the examination be conducted by a license psychologist or psychiatrist. **

4 Physical Integrity Vision, Color Be free from any impediment of the senses, physically sound and in possession of extremities, and well developed physically. Possess normal color vision without the assistance of color enhancing lenses. A medical examination shall be conducted by a licensed physician to assess compliance with the standard. Discrepancies shall be evaluated for the ability of the applicant to perform essential job functions. ** The unaided eye shall be tested using pseudoisochromatic plates. The Farnsworth Dichotomous D-15 panels shall be used for any candidate who fails the pseudoisochromatic plates. Vision, Corrected Possess 20/20 corrected vision in each eye. No uncorrected standard Vision, Normal Functions Possess normal visual functions in each eye. Includes peripheral vision, depth perception, etc. Reading and Writing Pass the MCOLES reading and writing examination or an approved agency equivalent examination. Does not apply to Recognition Prior Training & Experience Program Students Physical Fitness Police Training Licensing Examination Fingerprinting Oral Interview Drug Testing Pass the MCOLES physical fitness pre-enrollment examination. This does not apply to Recognition of Prior Training & Experience Program students. Successfully complete the MCOLES mandatory basic training curriculum. Pass the MCOLES licensing examination upon the completion of basic training. Fingerprint the applicant with a search of state or federal fingerprint files to disclose criminal record. Conduct an oral interview to determine the applicant's acceptability for a law enforcement officer position and to assess appearance, background and the ability to communicate. Cause the applicant to be tested for the illicit use of controlled substances Pre-enrollment testing is required for admittance to an approved training program, however this standard is fulfilled only upon successful completion of physical fitness training. This may be done by completing successfully, an approved college preservice program or a basic training academy. Candidates seeking reciprocity from other states may apply for the Recognition of Prior Training and Experience Program. For reciprocity candidates, successfully complete the Recognition of Prior Training and Experience Program and licensing examination. Includes expunged convictions. Must use a Commission certified laboratory and comply with Commission procedures. * Agencies with an applicant who fails the initial hearing standard should contact the MCOLES Standards Compliance Section for additional unaided and aided hearing criteria as well as testing protocols. ** Agencies are encouraged to request the assistance of the Standards Compliance Section of MCOLES when their employment process reveals that a candidate may not comply with a state standard. This is particularly true with medical conditions which may involve circumstances unfamiliar to the agency and which require medical opinions. Please call (517) with any questions. Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, 106 W. Allegan, Lansing, /07

5 CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Police Academy About the Program Application and Tuition Expenses The law enforcement program at Grand Rapids Community College is a pre-service police academy program that prepares a student to become eligible to be a licensed police officer in Michigan. The GRCC s Police Academy offers both day and night classes. GRCC is the only academy in Michigan that offers both the day and night class options, allowing students a more flexible school schedule and the option to work outside of the academy and still receive the required training. The program provides professional law enforcement training, offering the most current and innovative training. The program also has a fulltime training director and adjunct instructors who work full-time in the field of law enforcement. You do not need a degree to begin the program. If you do not have an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, you can take the 10 prerequisites before starting the academy. Through GRCC s Law Enforcement program, you will complete an Associate in Arts. Also, you will meet the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) to become eligible for licensing as a Michigan Police Officer. For a complete listing of standards, visit Application and Selection Process Admission to the Police Academy is highly competitive. It is important when applying to the Police Academy that all requested information be disclosed. To begin the application process, you will attend one informational meeting in the spring prior to the January Academy. The dates and times will be posted online. You will then download and complete the application. It will be available online on a designated date in July and will be due beginning of September. Application Expenses Hearing, Vision and Physical Test- $50.00* MCOLES Agility Test- $45.00 MCOLES Reading and Writing Test- $68.00 ICHAT- $10.00 Driving Record- $7.00 Fingerprints- Live scan (Free at GRCC) *These medical exams to be conducted if applicant is given conditional offer into the Police Academy Tuition Cost for Police Academy Based on 46 contact hours Resident- $ Non-Resident- $10, Tuition Cost for Prerequisites and Police Academy Program Resident- $7, Non-Resident- $17, *Check for the most up-to-date fees and tuition rates. Additional Expenses and Fees Books and Manuals- $ Uniforms- $ Record and Technology Fees- $50.00 Course Fees- $ Licensing Exam Fee- $75.00 If you successfully pass the initial screening process and background check, you will be invited to participate in the interview process in October. Those who are admitted will begin the academy in January. For more information please visit Phone: or criminaljustice@grcc.edu Like our GRCC Police Academy page on Facebook!

6 CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Police Academy There are 10 required classes before being eligible for the Police Academy or a minimum of an Associate s Degree from an accredited college or university. It takes most students approximately 3 semesters to complete the prerequisites. All classes must be completed before the start of the academy (January, winter term). The application process for the Police Academy starts in July even for those students still taking classes in the fall to complete the prerequisites. Prerequisites: EN 100 (4) or EN 101 (3) EN 102(3) PS 110 (3) COM 131 or 135 (3) ** CJ 110 (3) CJ 111(3) CJ 122 (3) Prerequisite Courses CJ 164 (2) Boot Camp for Police Academy- Only offered summer semester Natural Science (4)* Natural Science with a lab (4) *Math 107 may be required at transfer schools **Recommended that you take a total of 8 humanities credits Police Academy Classes Winter Semester CJ 165 Physical Training 2 credits, 4 contact hours CJ 253 Patrol Operations 1 3 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 236 Procedural Law 3 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 150 Intro to Traffic 3 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 241 Criminal Investigation 1 3 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 175 Firearms 3 credits, 6 contact hours Summer Semester CJ 235 Criminal Law 3 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 166 Defensive Tactics 2 credits, 5 contact hours CJ 152 EVO 2 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 259 Report Writing 2 credits, 2 contact hours CJ 175 Firearms- 3 credits, 6 contact hours Fall Semester CJ 167 Police Tactical Techniques and Scenario training 2 credits, 2 contact hours CJ 151 Traffic Accident Investigation 2 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 242 Criminal Investigation 2 3 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 257 Patrol Operations 2 3 credits, 3 contact hours Additional Required Classes If you are working towards your degree requirements at GRCC for an Associate in Applied Arts, you must take one internship. CJ 281 Law Enforcement Internship 1 3 credits, 3 contact hours If you are required to take EN 120, Grammar lab for Police Officers- Add + 1 credit hours and 1.5 contact hours If you are required to take CJ 281 Internship- Add + 3 credit hours/ 3 contact hours *Credits/Contact hours may vary per semester depending upon which squad you are enrolled in. For more information please visit Phone: or criminaljustice@grcc.edu Like our GRCC Police Academy page on Facebook!

7 To participate in the Pre-Enrollment Physical Fitness Test, candidates must bring the following items: A signed Physician's Health Screening Form m1b Gym shorts and T-shirt or sweat suit Gym shoes Athletic supporter (males}, or bra (females) Driver's license or other government-issued photo ID Candidates are required to pass all four events of the test. The official results notification may be presented to employing agencies or to recruit academies. The minimum performance standards for the MCOLES physical fitness test are displayed below. The numbers in the table represent the "cut score", or pass/fail point for each event. In order to pass the test, candidates must score at least the minimums listed in the tables on each of the four events. Note how the tables are divided according to age and sex. When looking at the tables, be careful to select your individual performance category.

8 Police Academy Classes Winter CJ 165 Physical Training 2 credits, 4 contact hours CJ 253 Patrol Operations 1 3 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 236 Procedural Law 3 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 150 Intro to Traffic ($270 fee attached) 3 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 241 Criminal Investigation 1 3 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 175 Firearms 3 credits, 6 contact hours A Squad- 17 credit hours/ 22 contact hours B Squad- 14 credit hours/ 16 contact hours Summer CJ 235 Criminal Law 3 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 166 Defensive Tactics 2 credits, 5 contact hours CJ 152 EVO ($270 fee attached) 2 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 259 Report Writing 2 credits, 2 contact hours CJ 175 Firearms- 3 credits, 6 contact hours A Squad- 9 credit hours/ 12 contact hours B Squad- 12 credit hours/ 19 contact hours *If you are required to take EN 120, Grammar lab for Police Officers- Add + 1 credit hours and 1.5 contact hours **If you are required to take CJ 281 Internship- Add + 3 credit hours/ 3 contact hours Fall CJ 167 Police Tactical Techniques and Scenario training ($270 fee attached) 2 credits, 2 contact hours CJ 151 Traffic Accident Investigation 2 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 242 Criminal Investigation 2 3 credits, 3 contact hours CJ 257 Patrol Operations 2 3 credits, 3 contact hours A Squad Total- 10 credit hours/ 11 contact hours B Squad Total- 10 credit hours/ 11 contact hours **If you are required to take CJ 281 Internship- Add + 3 credit hours/ 3 contact hours Additional Required Classes If you are working towards your degree requirements at GRCC for an Associate in Applied Arts, you must take one internship. CJ 281 Law Enforcement Internship credits, 3 contact hours Tuition based on contact hours, see grcc.edu/tuition

9 2015 GRCC Police Academy Application Dates Orientation Meetings in room Sneden 208 Academy Applications Available at Applications due to CJ Office April 2, 10:00am April 14, Noon April 17, 5:00pm April 28, 7:00am July 1, 2014 September 5, 2014-due by 3pm Background Investigations Starts September 8, 2014 Phone calls begin to students to set up Oral Interviews October 6, 2014 Oral Interviews Start November 3, 4, 5, 10, 2014 Conditional offer or denial letters mailed out November 13, 2014 Orientation Meeting 9:00am-Noon November 24, 2014 Medical paperwork Mandatory Police Academy Start Up December 12, 2014-due by 3pm January 8, 2015, Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm Academy Classes Begin January 12, 2015 Contact Rachel Crapo at for more information.