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: 01/06/2020 - 07/31/2020
Approval Number: xx
Approved Hours: 1168
Price: 3000.00

Roster cut-off date 12/5/19; Course run dates January 6-July 31, 2020

In order to ensure a fair and balanced process, MPCTC is now requiring that any reserved slot for a recruit for Class 34 be paid in full no later than December 6, 2019. If the tuition is not paid by the above date, 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.

Important Dates:
There will be a mandatory meeting Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 9:00am for the Agency Heads & 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 PEL program.

The PELTP has established a physical fitness test with the expectation that all recruits be able to complete the physical fitness battery of tests at the designated percentile. These test norms are derived from, "The Cooper Institute - Physical Fitness Assessment and Norms for Adults and Law Enforcement” and recruits will be held to the requirements for both age and gender standards. The test will be held on November 21, 2019 at 2:00pm. A second test will be held for retakes and substitutes on December 5, 2019 at 7:30am. These tests will be held at the Physical Training Center (905 2nd Street).

Recruit Orientation will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 9am-11am. All registered recruits are required to attend. Friends and command staff are also welcome to attend but this day is primarily for the recruit and immediate family.