Basic Training

The Basic Police Training (BPT) program is based on a state-wide job analysis made by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). This demonstration of job relatedness is required by both federal and state fair employment laws. In addition, candidates who complete the mandated training requirements for Basic Police Training at the Oakland Police Academy are awarded college credits.

The Oakland Police Academy is located in Building-J at the Auburn Hills Campus of Oakland Community College, 2900 Featherstone, Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2845. Training usually takes place Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:00pm; however there are occasions when evening training is scheduled.

Classes are conducted in comfortable, climate controlled classrooms utilizing the latest in instructional hardware. We have the latest video technology as well as internet connection capabilities.

The Academy’s modern indoor firing range is second to none in the State of Michigan. Our computer controlled ten firing point range is located on the police academy premises, eliminating needless travel time to and from firearms training, which is often the case elsewhere.

The Oakland Police Academy is recognized as a leading police training facility in the region, consistently graduating high achievers. In large part, these outcomes are due to the exceptional quality of the instruction provided to the trainee by the academy’s experienced training staff.

Tuition for the Oakland Police Academy is currently $4300.00 and the next open session will be from August 21, 2008 through December 12, 2008.  There is an application and orientation process for this program that must be attended prior to enrollment in a training session.  The next date for orientation is Thursday, June 19, 2008.  All self sponsored (pre-service) graduates of the Basic Police Training program are eligible to be considered for a scholarship award.  At least two awards will be presented at each Police Academy graduation ceremony.

Please contact the Oakland Police Academy at 248.232.4222 if you have any questions or click here for minimum candidate requirements as well as tuition and uniform information.