Basic Police 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 30 college credits.

Training usually takes place Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm; however there are occasions when evening or weekend 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 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.