Kirtland Community College Criminal Justice Programs

05/08/2026

Congratulations Class 62!

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Kirtland Regional Police Academy Class 62 on successfully passing your licensing exam! 👏🎓

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and we could not be more proud of this accomplishment.

We wish you all continued success and safety as you begin the next chapter of your careers. Well done, Class 62! 🚔💙

04/29/2026

Today, our police academy recruits completed defensive spray exposure and training—an important part of preparing them for the realities of law enforcement service.

This training helps recruits understand the effects of OC spray firsthand while building confidence in their ability to continue functioning under stress. Following exposure, each recruit successfully worked through an obstacle - nice job Class 62!

04/06/2026

There's still time to sign up for the Kirtland Regional Police Academy Community Run on April 17th, where cadets, instructors, and local law enforcement come together with our communities to raise funds for Special Olympics Michigan through the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Registration begins at 5:00 p.m., and we take off at 5:30 p.m.

Sign up or donate today and make every step count: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/kirtland-regional-police-academy-2026/e738437

03/20/2026

This week, cadets worked on first aid skills like CPR, bleeding control, and patient assessment—great work preparing to step in when it matters most! What do you think of their bandaging?

03/03/2026

Exciting news: Kirtland Criminal Justice Program has been approved as a qualified vendor for the Security Leaders Coalition. If your team is looking for training please contact us @ [email protected].

02/21/2026

If you can donate, this is an incredible organization.

As we wrap up our 7th annual Thin Blue Shoreline Ride, we are happy to open and welcome you to the 2026 annual ride. Over four days you will ride roughly 360 miles. We will start in Stevensville, MI and end in Petoskey, MI at Petoskey Brewing Company. The adventure begins on Sunday, August...

02/18/2026

Snow day???

Colonel Mustard… in the hallway… with what?🔎

Meanwhile, the police academy cadets are out here documenting every inch of the “crime scene” like they’re about to solve the next case on Clue.

If only all mysteries came with a board, colored weapons, and a confession card. 🕵️‍♂️📸

02/12/2026

Week 5 - full of standard field sobriety tests (SFST) and more defensive tactics that included practicing pressure points on each other🤣

02/11/2026

Our Local Corrections Academy is currently looking for instructors. Please contact us @ [email protected] if you're a Correction Officer or Deputy looking to instruct in the academy.