Wayne County Regional Police Training Academy
Schoolcraft College
Academy Training Center
31777 Industrial Road
Livonia, Michigan
Phone: 734-462-4306
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Requirement & Important Dates
Applications are available 02/01/2026
**Pre‑Service Students (Self‑Sponsored)
Application Due Date: 05/18/2026
For the Pre-Service Deadline the completed packet must be submitted by 05/18/2026 to be considered for an interview for academy admission.
In-Service Students (Sponsored by a Dept)
Application Due Date: 06/22/2026
The In-Service Deadline is a hard due date of 06/22/2026. The completed academy packet must be turned in by the due date to be considered an entry in the police academy.
**You must come to our location (see address above) to pick up the Police Academy pre-service packet. Packets can only be picked up in person. We will need to see your Driver’s License when you pick up a packet.
Fall 2026 Police Academy
Academy Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age and must be a United States Citizen
- Possess Good moral character
- Must have a valid Driver’s License, including:
- Not on a probationary license
- No license suspension in the last 5 years
- No serious violations in the last 5 years
- No more than 3 minor violations in the past 3 years
- Must have completed the MCOLES Reading/Writing Test
- Must have completed the MCOLES Physical Fitness Agility Test after January 15, 2026 (Test dates are at www.Michigan.gov/mcoles)
- Pre Service Students must have an associate’s degree by graduation
Other Important Dates:
- Mandatory Orientation: Friday, July 10, 2026
- Academy Starts: Monday, July 13, 2026
- Graduation: Thursday, November 5, 2026