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Police AcademyLaw Enforcement Degree and Certificate

Program Overview

If you are inspired to serve and protect your community, Law Enforcement is an outstanding career choice. NMC now offers full-time 16-week police academies. If you already have a degree, you can become an officer in just one semester, after passing a licensing exam. If you don’t have a degree, you can earn that here, too.

NMC offers:

LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL II

 

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    Certifications
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    In 4 months
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    100% job placement

 

NMC Police Academy Program graduate Matt Morgan

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Matt Morgan, 2022 Police Academy graduate
Enrolled after 20-year active duty career in U.S. Marines
Attending Michigan State Police Academy

“I have been extremely impressed with the (NMC) staff’s understanding of the changing nature of policing in America.”


Police Academy / Law Enforcement program brochure imageBrochure (click to download)In The News

A New Beginning For NMC's Police Academy

THE TICKER – June 3, 2022

National police shortage felt in Grand Traverse County

TRAVERSE CITY RECORD-EAGLE – June 2, 2022

Important Dates

2024 Fall Academy Pre-Enrollment Test Dates

Friday, April 12 & Friday, May 3, 2024

POLICE ACADEMY SCHEDULE

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REGISTRATION

Tuition & Fees