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: 03/04/2024 - 08/30/2024
Approval Number: P49001
Approved Hours: 1016
Price: 4000.00

Applicant names must be updated on the PELTP online roster no later than 3pm on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. Names received after this date will not be allowed to attend the assessment. Training coordinators can login and click "edit" under the TBD name in order to update the information. If you no longer need the same amount of seats in the upcoming academy, please be sure to login and remove any unnecessary entries.

Entry Physical Fitness Assessment date is set for Saturday, February 3, 2024 beginning at 9:00am at the MPCTC Physical Training Center, 905 2nd St, Sykesville. The Fitness Assessment Requirements have been updated as of October 2023! Agencies and recruits should be sure to review the PEL Entry Physical Fitness Requirements prior to the assessment. Also, a signed medical affirmation must be presented for each candidate on the day of the assessment or they will not be able to participate.

Agency Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at 10:00am in Sykesville. Full details will be sent to agencies as the date nears.

Recruit Orientation will be held Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at 9:00am at MPCTC. Information will be provided prior to the orientation date.

Program Approval Information