Kirtland Community College Criminal Justice Programs

08/27/2026

The Hunt Was On! A few of our cadets were up bright and early this morning and went on a top-secret mission in search of the elusive Kirtland Firebirds during the campus scavenger hunt; because apparently, academy training doesn’t stop us from chasing mythical creatures!

The cadets were able to participant in several of the college’s Firebird welcome week events. A big THANK YOU to all the staff who worked so hard to make Welcome Week fun, welcoming, and just a little less stressful for everyone!

And to our cadets…great work on the mission. We’ll be expecting a full after-action report on the Firebird captures.

08/26/2026

Mid-week of Week 3 at the Academy!

The first two weeks were a total content overload — LEGAL!

We’re happy to report that ALL of our cadets have passed their big legal test! A majority of the class even came in on their day off to study together as a group. That kind of dedication and teamwork deserves a huge shoutout! Great job, cadets!

A special thank you to our legal team for providing the instruction, guidance, and knowledge that helped prepare our cadets for this important milestone. We appreciate all the time and effort you put into setting them up for success!

We’re now mid-week into classroom fi****ms instruction. Due to social media restrictions, we’re limited on the photos we can share from that portion of training… so you’ll just have to take our word for it — they’re putting in the work!

Keep it up, cadets! Week 3 isn’t over yet!

08/25/2026

Finally getting to use our new American Range Walls for our basic Regional Police Academy. Awesome piece of gear for training American Range Walls

08/17/2026

Week two is off to a great start for our Kirtland Regional Police Academy cadets! 💪

We’re proud to report that every cadet successfully passed the MCOLES Physical Fitness Diagnostic Test, with several cadets posting some very impressive numbers. Great job, everyone!

The cadets’ focus for the remainder of this week will be legal instruction, where they’ll continue developing the knowledge and legal foundation necessary for a successful career in law enforcement.

Keep up the great work, cadets!

08/11/2026

Yesterday marked the first day of the Kirtland Regional Police Academy — Class 63! 🚔💙 The cadets survived day one and a brutal physical fitness session, although I’m sure they are still questioning whether they ever actually found the right wall! 😂💪
Here’s to the beginning of a challenging but rewarding 17-week academy. The hard work has officially begun, and there’s a long road ahead. Best of luck to all the cadets — you’ve got this! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️💙

07/30/2026

The Village of Mackinaw City is seeking a Full Time Police Officer. Interested candidates should have a passion for public service, a community-oriented demeanor when assisting or interacting with the public, and an aptitude to enforce state and local laws equitably and justly. A $10,000 signing bonus is available to lateral transfers. The Village is also willing to sponsor candidates for the police academy.

A seasonal positional is open and available for candidates willing to work into December. This position may become recurring during summer months.

06/30/2026

Kirtland Fi****ms Range provides public use hours. Check our website for the scheduled dates and times.

The Kirtland firing range includes a 25-yard pistol range, a 115-yard rifle and shotgun range. The range is open to the public and law enforcement agencies.

06/16/2026

Link to job description and how to apply: postinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1krWkzsyRHBcgRZyKFzW-f4UmE4lMpANi/view?usp=sharing

06/05/2026

This hands on training has been an officer favorite! We are happy we can offer such a valuable training experience.

05/08/2026

Congratulations Class 62!