Updated: 10:39 PM EDT July 11, 2021 MICHIGAN, USA — The Michigan State Police is now hiring for an accelerated program that targets applicants with prior experience in law enforcement in the state. "As we continue to improve and modernize our recruiting and selection processes, holding a lateral entry recruit school for licensed police officers is a logical next step," said Colonel Joe Gasper, director of the Michigan State Police. The accelerated program only takes ten weeks. That's 16 weeks shorter than the program for recruits who don't have a background in criminal justice in Michigan. The program also focuses more on providing recruits with the tools for better decision-making and critical thinking.