Kalamazo Valley Police Academy

The Kalamazoo Law Enforcement Training Center at Kalamazoo Valley Community College is an 18-week basic police training academy. The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) has approved this regional training academy to enroll pre-service and in-service candidates.

The academy typically runs from 6:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday at The Groves Campus. Some extended days and weekend hours will be required.

Program recruits running shooting drills

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Our Program By The Numbers:

92%

92% of KVCC Police Academy Alumni work in law enforcement – the highest in the state- compared with the statewide average of 69%.

$64K

Median salary for Michigan police and sheriff’s patrol officers is $64,380. LawEnforcementEDU.net reported, citing May 2021 Bureau of Labor Statics data.

More than 50 instructors that teach and mentor regularly at the KVCC Police Academy.

29/29

All 29 gradates of the December 2024 Academy have obtained police jobs.

"This academy was a great choice and the GI Bill made paying for class a lot easier. It helped out a lot.” ~Russell Tillery, U.S. Naval Reserve

The Police Academy has been approved by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs for VA Educational Benefits since 2011. With a 92% alumni placement rate in law enforcement, KVCC's training center has become the preferred choice for veterans seeking a competitive force to join.

Graduates of the Kalamazoo Valley Police Academy have completed the basic training requirements established by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).

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"I've always wanted to attend this academy."

"The reputation of this academy was a huge factor.”

"We received all the tools required to do the job and do it correctly."