MCPI-DARE Annual In-Service Training Conference 2023

Pursuant to Policy and Procedures Statement MD-90-09 of the Maryland D.A.R.E. Coordinator and Maryland Community Crime Prevention Institute of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC), the mandated D.A.R.E. In-Service Training conference has been scheduled for April 4-6, 2023 at the Princess Royale Hotel in Ocean City, MD. Hotel and Conference check-in will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday. The Conference will begin at 1:00 pm on Tuesday and end on Thursday at 12:00pm.

PLEASE NOTE: This Conference is for certified DARE Officers Only!! Enrollment requests will be reviewed carefully before approving.

All Maryland D.A.R.E. Instructors are mandated to attend a D.A.R.E. specific training each year to maintain certification, unless specifically excused. Absences may be granted by the State D.A.R.E. Coordinator upon a written request approved by the D.A.R.E. instructor’s supervisor. D.A.R.E. instructors who have received their certification within the past 12 months DO NOT fall under this mandate, but are encouraged to attend.

The training this year will consist of topics that are of interest to you as DARE Instructors, SRO’s, and Law Enforcement Officers. To view the full memorandum for 2023, please visit this link.

The 2023 agenda will include program updates, officer wellness, Teaching Colors, restorative circles, youth culture, MARCH stop the bleed first aid, working with schools and communities, and an opioid update with NARCAN training.

The conference facility, instructional workshops, lodging and several meals (two breakfasts and one luncheon) is FREE OF COST to all Maryland D.A.R.E. Instructors. Lodging provided for attendees by the State D.A.R.E. Coordinator’s Office free of cost are based on double occupancy with an assigned roommate. As always, this training will be approved by MPCTC for Police In-Service Credits (P# is pending). Business-casual attire is required for conference attendance (please, no shorts, jeans, or t-shirts allowed in workshop sessions). Non-client agencies admitted to the program will pay lodging and food costs.

Please read these enrollment requirements CAREFULLY before submitting the registration request.

- Training coordinators should enter the DARE Officer’s date of the last DARE training received in the “DATE OF PROMOTION” field. For new DARE Instructors, this would be the date of initial DOT. Otherwise it's the last date of DARE in-service attended. Please be sure to follow the formatting prompt for the date (dd/mm/yyyy) in order to be able to submit the enrollment request.

- The 6-digit police certification number found on the officer’s MPCTC-issued certification card is also required for enrollment. Officers should be sure to provide ALL required information to your training coordinator. Contact Katie.Johnson@maryland.gov if you need the name of your agency’s training coordinator.

- A separate Lodging Information Form MUST BE SUBMITTED by the student no later than Friday, March 24th, 2023. This form is a requirement for ALL ATTENDEES, whether the student will be staying on-site or commuting.

Please ensure all steps associated with registration are completed no later than 4pm on Friday, March 24th, 2023!! Questions regarding registration can be directed to Katie.Johnson@maryland.gov; All other inquiries (including conference content/agenda, absence requests or hotel/lodging information) should be directed to Michael.Casamento@maryland.gov.

Location: Princess Royale Hotel, Ocean City, MD
Dates of Class: 04/04/2023 - 04/06/2023
Approval Number: P47881
Approved Hours: 15.5
Price: 0.00

Free for client-agencies; Non-client agencies admitted to the program will pay lodging and food costs.
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort, 9100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842
Program Approval Information