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Police Academy Information for Agencies

Sponsoring agencies must complete MCOLES screening, submit all required MITN documentation, and ensure recruits are registered and fitted for uniforms by November prior to paying the $9,000 fee at orientation.

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Agency Information

Thank you for your interest in sending an employed recruit to the GRCC Police Academy! 

Several items your agency must complete for them to gain admittance to the academy. 

  1. Standards Compliance Verification Affidavit (generated in MITN and signed by the recruit and the agency head).
  2. Candidate’s Personal History Statement and Affidavit (21-page document located on MCOLES website, filled out, signed by the recruit, and notarized).
  3. Candidate New Hire Report (generated in MITN, signed by the agency head). If you need any assistance in the process, please contact MCOLES Field Representative Gretchen Galloway at (517) 648-3767 or gallowayg@michigan.gov. 

2027 Admittance/Entrance Process

  1. Agency contacts Academy Director with estimated number of attendees as soon as possible to request a seat hold.
  2. Agency contacts MCOLES Field Representative (see above) to determine eligibility and which MCOLES paperwork/standards screening needs to be completed. Agency is responsible for all screening, testing, documentation and MITN entry.
  3. Agency provides Academy Director with completed online registration form no later than November 6, 2026.
  4. All recruits must be fitted for uniforms no later than November 11, 2026..
    • Nye Uniform - 1030 Scribner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
    • Uniform cost is included in academy fees. Do not pay direct.
  5. Agency sponsored recruits will attend the mandatory Academy Orientation Meeting on December 10, 2026.

The Agency will be responsible for payment of the nonrefundable $9,00 student fee at this time. 

The 2027 Regional 16 week academy will run January 11, 2027 - April 28, 2027.

Questions?

For additional information about the academy, please contact:

Bo Peters
Police and Corrections Academy Director 
Email: rpeters@grcc.edu
Phone: (616) 234-3362

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