Response to Active Violence Training

The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) presents:

Response to Active Violence Training

This class covers the mandated standards developed for Public Act 552 of 2018.  The act added section 609e to the MCOLES act mandating active violence training for all licensed law enforcement officers in Michigan.  This course will include classroom and practical exercises.

This class is open to all sworn personnel.

Please remember to bring your MCOLES number for recognition of the completed training on your individual employment history.  A portion of the training will involve the use of force-on-force scenarios.  Long sleeve shirt and gloves are required.  Additional PPE equipment will be provided.  Firearms will not be allowed at the scenario training location and will need to be stored outside the training location.

Public Act 522 of 2018

On March 28, 2019, Public Act 552 of 2018 (2018PA552, MCL28.609e) became effective amending Public Act 203 of 1965 (MCOLES Act).  The act added section 609e to the MCOLES Act mandating active violence training for all licensed law enforcement officers in Michigan.

Section 9e specifies the following:

• “(1) Beginning January 1, 2020, an individual seeking to become licensed under section 9, 9b, 9c, or 9d shall complete active violence response training that emphasizes coordinated tactical response to rapidly developing incidents in which intentional physical injury or death to a specific population occurs through the use of conventional or unconventional weapons and tactics. 
• (2) The commission shall promulgate rules establishing the minimum standards for the active violence response training required under subsection (1). 
• (3) Beginning January 1, 2020, an individual who is licensed under section 9, 9b, 9c, or 9d shall complete the active violence response training described under subsection (1).”

Instructors:  MCOLES staff.

Location:  Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430

Cost:  There is no cost for this training.  Class size is limited to 20.

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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”