Comparative Compliance

Comparative Compliance Training Course is an abbreviated entrance level program designed for previously certified Maryland police officers who have been separated from law enforcement between 3 and 5 years, and non-Maryland officers who completed an acceptable entrance level academy in another state or through the federal government. Training topics include Maryland criminal and traffic law, juvenile law and procedures, and advanced first aid.

Attendees must be employed by a Maryland police agency, and have received a waiver from the Police Training & Standards Commission as regulated by COMAR 12.04.01.14 Subsection E “Waiver of an Entrance-Level Training Standard.” Entrance level firearms qualification should be completed by the hiring agency. For more information, view the Comparative Compliance Requests details.

NEW for 2026: All students must be provisionally certified prior to acceptance into the MPCTC Comparative Compliance class. The Application for Certification (AFC) must be submitted to MPCTC Certifications at least one month prior to the course start date in order to meet the deadline. Provisional certification is defined under COMAR 12.04.01.03 Provisional Certification. Please note that for full police officer certification, all other selection standards set forth in COMAR 12.04.01.08 must be met.

Location: PSETC Sykesville
Dates of Class: 10/05/2026 - 11/06/2026
Approval Number: P53000
Approved Hours: 200
Price: 1200.00

Session 26-02 will run daily from 7:30am-4:00pm
Program Approval Information

IMPORTANT NOTICES:
- This program will only run if a minimum of 12 students are enrolled. The roster will lock at close-of-business on Friday, September 18th to ensure the minimum student requirement is met. There will be no refunds (partial or full) after September 18th, 2026.

- The roster for this course is limited to 20 students. We will confirm students in the order that NAMES are received, and make note of the date(s) that any TBD holds are entered. Any student names provided after the first 20 seats will be considered waitlisted and confirmed as seats become available.

- TBD holds can be placed using "999999" as the certification number, and TBD for the remainder of the mandatory fields. You can "edit" the student information when available. Student names are due by September 4th since AFCs must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the course start date.

NEW FOR THIS COURSE!!
All students must be provisionally certified prior to acceptance into the MPCTC Comparative Compliance class. The Application for Certification (AFC) must be submitted to MPCTC Certifications no later than Friday, September 4th (30 days prior to the course start date) in order to meet the deadline.