Police Entrance Level Training

The Police Entry Level Program course of instruction for members of small to medium-sized police agencies. The Police Academy curriculum incorporates community policing strategies with a strong emphasis on Scenario-Based Learning (SBL) activities throughout the training. The course serves officers from municipal police departments, county sheriffs’ offices, school and university police departments and home detention units WHO DO NOT HAVE AN ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING PROGRAM. Instruction includes; Organizational principles and law; Patrol tactics; Traffic Laws and Enforcements; Criminal investigations; Emergency medical care; Radio Communications; Report writing and composition; Crime prevention; Crisis intervention; Protective strategies and tactics; Emergency vehicle operations, Prisoner processing and security; Courtroom preparation and testimony; Health and wellness; Terrorism and weapons of mass destruction and Police officer firearms training and qualification. Each week is devoted to the problem-solving process to practical police problems.

Note: Course fee does not include Ammo, Clothing or Lodging.

If a training coordinator wishes to place a student on the waitlist, please complete the PELTP Waitlist Request Form.

Location: PSETC - Sykesville
Dates of Class: 01/07/2019 - 08/02/2019
Approval Number: xx
Approved Hours: 1168
Price: 3000.00

In order to ensure a fair and balanced process, MPCTC is now requiring that any reserved slot for a recruit for Class 33 be paid in full no later than November 26, 2018. We are requesting that the names of the attending recruits be updated in the online registration system by November 26, 2018. If the tuition is not paid by November 26th, the agency will lose that reservation and MPCTC will move to the “waiting list.” Payment can be made by credit card or check through the MPCTC Finance Department. However, all State Agencies must use RSTARS to make payment; credit card forms are not acceptable.

There will be a mandatory meeting November 7th, 2018 at 9:00am for the Agency Representatives with the PEL Staff in reference to our new entry-level program. On that date, we will furnish you with the new Academy Rules and Regulations, the fitness requirements, lodging accommodations and training schedule. We will also entertain any questions about the new PEL program.

Family Day will December 8th, and held in Sykesville, MD. Details will be forwarded at a later date. All registered students are required to attend. Family members, friends and command staff are also welcome to attend but this day is primarily for the recruit and family.

Agencies interested in joining the wait list should contact Katie.Johnson@maryland.gov with the number of recruit spots. Thank you!