Police Entrance Level Training

The Police Entrance 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 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.

Location: PSETC - Sykesville
Dates of Class: 03/01/2027 - 08/27/2027
Approval Number: P53323
Approved Hours: 1016
Price: 4500.00

Program Approval Information


Notes Regarding Roster & Payments (Please Read Carefully)

- Though the online roster is open, we will only accept 24 students. Agencies can add an unlimited number of recruits to the roster; however, a maximum of 5 per agency will be admitted to the academy.
- Since the roster will remain open through the Fitness Assessment dates, placing TBD holds is not necessary. MPCTC will track dates that names are provided. Agencies can opt to enter holds by using TBD in the mandatory fields and 999999 as the certification number. Login to "edit" the student enrollment to provide details once confirmed.

- Agencies will be contacted with an offer of seat(s) after the final mandatory physical assessment date (information below). In order to secure the seat(s), a non-refundable 50% deposit will be billed on February 8th, 2027. No names will be confirmed on the roster until the agency commits to the seat and the deposit.
- The remainder of the tuition balance will be due after day 30 of the academy.


Class 41 - Important Dates:

Fitness Assessment Dates: November 12th (Thursday), December 19th (Saturday) and January 20th (Wednesday)
- 9:00am | PSETC Physical Training Center (905 2nd Street, Sykesville)
- Several assessment dates have been scheduled to allow for retesting of any failed applicants. Recruits only need to attend one date so long as they pass the assessment.
- The last day to submit a name is Wednesday, January 13th, 2027 to allow time to schedule for the last assessment date. The roster will lock to new names at this time.
- Agencies and recruits should be sure to review the Academy Physical Test Standards prior to the assessment (updated as of October 2024).
- Agencies cannot test their own recruits and send the results. All testing is completed in-person by MPCTC PEL academy staff.
- A signed medical affirmation must be presented for each candidate on the day of the assessment or they will not be able to participate.
- Questions regarding the fitness assessment can be directed to PEL Manager [email protected].

February 3, 2027 (Wednesday) - Agency Orientation
- 10:00am | PSETC Sykesville
- Details regarding the agency orientation will be sent after recruits are confirmed on the roster.

February 8, 2027 (Monday) - Deposit Billed
- A non-refundable 50% deposit will be billed to secure the seat(s).

February 20, 2027 (Saturday) - Recruit Orientation
- 9:00am | PSETC Sykesville
- Recruit orientation will consist of staff and student introductions. Details will be provided once the roster is confirmed, as well as at the agency orientation.

March 1, 2027 (Monday)
- Day 1 of the Academy

March 5, 2027 (Friday) - AFC Submission Deadline
- Recruit Applications for Certification (AFCs) are due to the MPCTC Certification unit.

April 2, 2027 (Friday) - Tuition Balance Due
- The remainder of the tuition balance will be due after day 30 of the academy.

August 27, 2027 (Friday)
- Graduation Day (details provided once date approaches)