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Police Academy
at Lake Michigan College
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The Police Academy program at Lake Michigan College provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking a career in law enforcement. Through hands-on training and classroom instruction, students develop the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demands of policing. The resources on this page can guide you through the process of becoming a certified law enforcement officer by enrolling in the Lake Michigan College Police Academy. Please reach out to the Police Academy Director to learn more about the special admissions process required to enter the Academy.
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
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$32,650
$62,920
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Admissions
Please note: Police Academy I & II must be taken together and are only offered during the summer semester. Application to the police academy is required, and acceptance is a competitive process and is not guaranteed. Police academy candidates must meet all MCOLES eligibility requirements. Pre-service candidates must have acquired either a two- or four-year college degree OR will complete their degree at the conclusion of the academy to be eligible to apply for a seat in the police academy. Sponsored candidates do not need to meet this degree requirement.