What Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council does

The Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) is an autonomous governmental entity established under Michigan Public Act 125 of 2003, headquartered in Lansing, MI. It is the sole statutorily authorized body for setting minimum hiring standards, administering certification, and delivering professional development to Local Corrections Officers working in Michigan county jails. The Council operates through a seven-member governance board comprising representatives from the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan, and the Jail Administrators Committee of MSA, with a small staff of five led by CEO/Executive Secretary Michael Grodi (appointed March 2022) and Deputy Director John Bennington (appointed January 2024). Service delivery is performed through a statewide network of 14+ approved educational partners (community colleges and county Sheriff's Offices) rather than through centralized facilities.

MSCTC's core product set is a unified training and certification ecosystem: a 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy built on 14 codified modules (Booking and Intake, Correctional Law, Cultural Diversity, Custody and Security, Ethics, Fire Safety, First Aid/CPR/AED, Interpersonal Communications, PREA, Prisoner Mental Health, Professionalism, Report Writing, Stress Management, and Subject Control); an 80-hour Re-Entry/Core Training pathway for previously certified officers and military veterans; the LCOPAT physical ability test (mandatory since March 2014, with a 5:35 pass/fail cutoff and one-year validity); the MSCTC Written Examination administered by EMPCO; a Pre-Service Eligibility Program; certification and decertification management via the LCOTS tracking system; a mandatory 20-hour annual in-service training requirement; and DACOTA, an online training platform delivered through a partnership with the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO, established 2015). Streamlined equivalency is also in place with the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) for graduates of approved MCOLES academies within 18 months.

The Council does not operate as a commercial enterprise. Its funding derives from state appropriations and member contributions, with revenues not publicly disclosed. The only disclosed pricing is a cap of $55.00 per student per LCOPAT test at approved testing sites, which functions as a pass-through transaction fee rather than a material revenue line. The go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven: county Sheriff's Offices are the buyer-of-record, and academy candidates are sourced through the MSCTC website, partner community colleges, and individual Sheriff's Office job postings. The addressable market is structurally bounded to Michigan county jail personnel, with no out-of-state or commercial expansion evidenced.

Name

Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council

Legal name

Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council

Website

https://misctc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council is a state-established autonomous governmental body that sets minimum hiring standards, administers certification, and provides statewide training for Local Corrections Officers in Michigan county jails.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Training & Certification Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrections, Detention & Probation Officer Training (EDAOAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrections/Detention & Prisoner Transport Security Training (BPAKAOAN), Correctional Education Programs (Community College-Delivered) (EDAHADAN)

Keywords

• Corrections officer training
• Academy certification programs
• Physical ability testing
• Jail training services
• Certification management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. LCOPAT Test Fees: LCOPAT test sites approved by the MSCTC have the authority to establish a fee for administering the LCOPAT at their facility, not to exceed $55.00 per student/per test.
2. Training Program Services: The Council provides training certification and professional development services for Local Corrections Officers under Public Act 125 of 2003.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The MSCTC provides mandatory training, certification, and professional development services for Local Corrections Officers in Michigan county jails. Its core offerings include a 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy, an 80-hour Re-Entry/Core Training, the LCOPAT physical ability test, the MSCTC Written Examination, certification and decertification services, and a 20-hour annual In-Service Training program. All programs operate under the statutory authority of Public Act 125 of 2003.

Product overview

The Michigan Sheriffs' Coordinating and Training Council offers a unified training and certification ecosystem for Local Corrections Officers consisting of a 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy (core program), an 80-hour Re-Entry/Core Training for previously certified officers, the LCOPAT physical ability test, MSCTC Written Examination, Pre-Service Eligibility Program, Certification/Decertification management, and annual In-Service Training requirements. The DACOTA Online Training platform provides supplementary online learning. All programs operate under Public Act 125 of 2003 authority and serve county jail personnel throughout Michigan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 160-Hour Local Corrections Officer Academy A comprehensive 160-hour training program for correctional personnel supervising inmates in Michigan county jails, consisting of 14 modules covering Booking and Intake, Correctional Law, Cultural Diversity, Custody and Security, Ethics, Fire Safety, First Aid/CPR/AED, Interpersonal Communications, PREA, Prisoner Mental Health, Professionalism, Report Writing, Stress Management, and Subject Control, concluding with a comprehensive final examination.
• 80-Hour Re-Entry/Core Training An abbreviated 80-hour training program for previously certified Michigan Local Corrections Officers or those with equivalent military corrections experience, satisfying specific modules of the full academy. Qualifications were revised and adopted on January 9, 2019.
• Local Corrections Officer Physical Ability Test (LCOPAT) Physical ability test designed to simulate the physical aspects of the local corrections officer profession with components addressing specific physical abilities or job tasks. Pass/fail cutoff score is 5 minutes and 35 seconds. Test results are valid for one year and test sites may charge a fee up to $55.00 per student per test.
• MSCTC Written Examination Mental fitness examination administered by EMPCO, Inc. testing candidates in reading comprehension, writing skills, and situational reasoning, required prior to employment as a local corrections officer in Michigan county jails.
• Pre-Service Eligibility Program Program allowing candidates to complete a 160-hour academy or graduate from an approved degree program to become eligible for pre-service certification, valid for one calendar year from completion.
• Certification and Decertification Services Services granting certification to local corrections officers meeting minimum hiring standards, including certificate issuance, decertification procedures, and re-certification processes for officers who leave and return to the field. Managed through the LCOTS tracking system.
• In-Service Training Program Annual 20-hour training requirement for certified corrections officers to maintain certification, covering at least 3 training topics including 2 hours of Mental Health Training and no more than 5 hours of firearms training.
• DACOTA Online Training Online correctional training platform provided in partnership with the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), offering interactive training across 10 key operational areas including Civil Liability, Correctional Law, Inmate Communications, Personnel Management, Inmate Security/Safety/Welfare, Inmate Health Care, Inmate Management, Religious Exercise, Searches, and Use of Force.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Training partnership providing online correctional training through the Detention and Corrections Online Training Academy (DACOTA). DACOTA provides legal-based guidelines specifically developed for Michigan with 10 key areas of focus including Civil Liability, Correctional Law, Inmate Communications, Personnel Management, Inmate Security/Safety/Welfare, Inmate Health Care, Inmate Management, Religious Exercise, Searches, and Use of Force.
• Bay CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved educational partner providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy curriculum.
• Delta CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved educational partner providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy curriculum.
• Grand Rapids Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved educational partner providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy curriculum with multiple scheduled academies.
• Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved educational partner providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy curriculum.
• Kirtland Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved educational partner providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy curriculum.
• Lansing Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved educational partner providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy curriculum.
• Macomb Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved educational partner providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy curriculum.
• North Central Michigan CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved educational partner providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy curriculum.
• Washtenaw Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved educational partner providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy curriculum.
• West Shore Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved educational partner providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy curriculum.
• EMPCO, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationAdministers the Council's Written Examination for Corrections Officers at various testing sites throughout Michigan.
• Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)coreTechnology or IntegrationMCOLES training curriculum is recognized for Re-Entry/Core Training equivalency. Graduates from approved MCOLES academies within 18 months may qualify for streamlined certification pathways.
• Genesee County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty Sheriff's Office providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy.
• Oakland County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty Sheriff's Office providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy.
• Marquette County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty Sheriff's Office providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy.
• Mecosta-Osceola ISDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntermediate School District providing the 160-hour Local Corrections Officer Academy.
• Michigan Sheriff's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization represented on the MSCTC Council and Advisory Board, hosting professional development events such as the MSA Fall Professional Development Conference.
• Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan (DSAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association with representation on the MSCTC Council (2 members) and Advisory Board (3 members).
• American Corrections AssociationminorOthersNational industry organization for corrections professionals.
• American Jail AssociationminorOthersNational industry organization serving jail professionals.
• National Institute of CorrectionsminorOthersFederal agency providing resources and training for corrections professionals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE): Texas state agency licensing and certifying peace officers and county jailers. Closely comparable to MSCTC in mandate (state-level training and certification of officers) but serves Texas rather than Michigan.
• Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission: Florida's state commission establishing training standards and certification for officers. Mirrors MSCTC's regulatory function (training, certification, in-service requirements) in a different state, illustrating the broader U.S. model MSCTC operates within.
• California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST): California's state regulatory body for law enforcement and corrections training/certification. Operates a functionally similar mandate to MSCTC but for a much larger jurisdiction, demonstrating the same state-council model in a different geography.

Direct peers

• EMPCO, Inc. Administers MSCTC's written examination for corrections officer candidates at testing sites throughout Michigan. EMPCO is a comparable testing/assessment partner operating in the same corrections certification ecosystem, providing standardized mental fitness and competency exams.
• National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO): Provider of the DACOTA online correctional training platform that MSCTC partners with. NIJO delivers legal-based guidelines and interactive online training across 10 operational areas including use of force, inmate management, and PREA — directly comparable content to MSCTC's Academy curriculum.
• Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES): Michigan's parallel state regulatory body for law enforcement officer training and certification. MCOLES governs police training while MSCTC governs corrections officer training; both operate under Michigan statute with similar council structures, training standards, and certification authority. MCOLES training is even recognized for MSCTC equivalency.

Broad incumbents

• National Institute of Corrections (NIC): Federal agency providing training, technical assistance, and resources for corrections professionals nationwide. NIC operates at a broader national scale and serves the same corrections workforce MSCTC targets in Michigan, making it a larger institutional incumbent in the same domain.

Others

• International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST): National organization representing state-level POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) and corrections training councils. IADLEST coordinates training standards across states — directly relevant to MSCTC's role as a state training/certification authority.
• American Jail Association (AJA): National membership association serving jail professionals, including corrections officers and administrators. AJA is an ecosystem participant that complements MSCTC's training mission through advocacy, networking, and professional development resources for the same target audience.
• American Corrections Association (ACA): National professional association for corrections professionals across prisons, jails, and community corrections. ACA sets accreditation standards that overlap with MSCTC's training standards and serves a closely related constituency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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