DPP- 2026 In-Service Program

The 2026 In-Service program for DPP will provide training on the below topics and is required for all mandated employees: Social Workers, Agents, Monitors (DDM), Field Supervisor I (FSI), and Monitor Supervisor I (MSI).
- Agents, Social Workers and FSIs must attend the 5-day program for a total of 37 hours of in-service credits.
- DDM and MSI staff will receive days 1, 2 and 3 of the training for a total of 22 credit hours. Therefore, DDM and MSI personnel can only register for the weeks marked as DDMP. January 20, February 17, March 30, May 20 (Hagerstown), and June 15 (Chesapeake).
-To complete the hours for the year a separate 3 hour Conflict Resolution webinar will be offered to all mandated staff via GoToWebinar, links will be provided directly to the Field.

Note Regional Dates:
4/27/26 week =Hagerstown,
5/27/26 week = Hagerstown (Monitors)
6/1/2026 week=Chesapeake College,
6/15/2026 week=Chesapeake College (Monitors)
7/13/2026 week=Chesapeake College,
7/20/2026 week=Hagerstown, and
8/3/2026 week =Chesapeake College.


Training Schedule:
Day 1 - Motivational Interviewing;
Day 2 - Core Correctional Practices & Risk Needs Responsivity;
Day 3 - De-Escalation and Behavioral Health: The De-Escalation training will inform participants of the signs of escalation and provide techniques to verbally de-escalate conflicts. Recognizing Behavioral Health Conditions portion will provide students with the signs and symptoms of behavioral health disorders such as depression, substance abuse and anxiety disorders. Furthermore, the class will discuss the stigma and other barriers to treatment and support as well as review the Behavioral Health considerations for Older Adults. The course will also provide an overview of Suicide and Suicidal Ideation;
Day 4 - Defensive Tactics: Training will provide non-custody staff with the confidence to initiate Defensive Tactics techniques in the event that staff are forced to protect themselves from physical harm;
Day 5 - Field & Agent Safety: Instruction will review safety policies and procedures for supervision activities.

Important Notes:
Attendance is mandatory for each day of the course, so please ensure your schedule is clear of any discrepancies such as court appearances, meetings, assignments, child care, etc. that would keep you from fulfilling the requirements of the in-service program. The dress code for this program is Division of Parole & Probation level 2 attire. Jeans, sneakers or T-shirts are not acceptable. On the day of defensive tactics training, students are permitted to wear athletic attire (tee shirts, gym shoes and athletic pants) while still abiding by the Department's dress code (ADM.050.0029 Section 5, Item C). Shorts, tank tops and any clothing with holes or profanity is prohibited.

Registration:
DPP staff can request enrollment via their Regional Training Coordinators (RTCs) who will enroll staff via the MPCTC Online Portal. Students will receive an automated confirmation email once enrolled.

Students should contact their regional training coordinator in order to cancel or move from a confirmed date. It's highly encouraged to pick a new date at the same time so the RTC can move the registration, versus removing and re-registering. Students can always reference the public view calendar to see which program dates have available seating. All rosters lock within 3 business days of a course start date. Late cancellations and no-shows are tracked and attendance awareness reports sent to supervisors as needed.

2026 Dates:
Training location is the MD Public Safety Education & Training Center in Sykesville unless otherwise noted. Students will receive exact location details in the reminder email, sent to enrolled students approximately 3 weeks prior to the course start date. As noted previously, DDM and MSI staff can only register for the weeks marked as DDMP January 20, February 17, March 30, May 27 (Hagerstown), and June 15 (Chesapeake).

Please contact [email protected] with any questions regarding the 2026 In-Service program.

Location: PSETC Sykesville
Dates of Class: 03/30/2026 - 04/01/2026
Approval Number: Various
Approved Hours: 22
Price: 0.00

Reserved for Monitors
8:30am-4:30pm daily (1/2 hour for lunch)