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: 03/03/2025 - 08/29/2025
Approval Number: Varies
Approved Hours: 1016
Price: 4000.00

Posted dates only; registration will open as course nears, and price & additional details are confirmed.

The Fitness Assessment Requirements for the MPCTC PEL Academy have been updated as of October 2024! Agencies and recruits should be sure to review the Academy Physical Test Standards prior to the assessment. Questions regarding the fitness assessment can be directed to PEL Manager JeffreyS.Giroux@maryland.gov.