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Hello, I am currently certified through the Federal LE Training Center (FLETC)and would like to know how to contact the Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC) to see how to get certified through them, if possible. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I have Googled every phrase I could think of and began to wonder if this MPTC even existed. Thank you very much.

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Thomas:

 Yes, it exists, and it's a common mistake most folks make..because technically, even though no one calls it this, it's the "Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission".  Unless you spell out MPTC, or use the entire phrase, it will be hard to find.

 Here's the weblink:

http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/aboutdpscs/pct/

 If you are going to ask what I think you are going to ask, the answer is that FLETC is generally recognized by MPTC, but you'll need 'comparative compliance' to be fully certified in Maryland.

Best regards,

Jason

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General Maryland Law Enforcement, Maryland Law & Traffic Law, the Court System. How to start the process to become a Police Officer, different Police careers, the Interview process, General Police career questions

Experience

18 Years experience as a local and Federal Police officer. In addition to working "the road", I've worked as an Academy Instructor, Law Digest Compiler for Police Department, Community Policing coordinator, Department Gang officer, Bike Patrol Officer, and Advanced Accident Investigator. I've also served on the SWAT/SRT team, and currently work for the Department of Army Police (Federal Civilian) at Fort Detrick, Frederick Md, as a Sergeant. I'm Certified as a Police and Emergency Medical dispatcher through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

Organizations
Police Marksman Association Fraternal Order of Police

Education/Credentials
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Prince Georges County Maryland Municipal Police Academy, Western Maryland Police Academy
Radar, Portable Breath Test, PR-24 Police Baton, ASP, Police Mountain Bike Certified. Maryland Police Training Commission Basic Instructor Certified. CALEA Certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Advanced Criminal Investigator School, Advanced Crash Investigator School, National Academies of Emergency Dispatch Certified Emergency Police Dispatch, Emergency Medical Dispatch, Emergency Telecommunications Operator.

Awards and Honors
Police Officer of the Year, Prince Georges County Municipal Police Chiefs Association (1995).
City of District Heights Police Officer of the Year, 1995.
Distinguished Service Cross for Valor, 1995 (National Association Chiefs of Police).

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