Special Police Officer Academy
Serve and Protect Your Community!
We provide Maryland Special Police Officer applicant mandatory training in the 76 state-mandated training core objectives, including use of force and de-escalation, CPR/First Aid, arrest/criminal process, active shooter/incident protocols, note taking and reports. Upon successful completion of both classroom and lab, with 100% attendance required, the SPO candidate will receive a Certificate of Completion that is required when applying for a commission
This course will help to ensure that the following businesses and governmental units have candidates with the required training and skills to achieve their commission, while gaining the confidence to protect business guests and assets:
- Colleges and universities
- K-12 school systems
- Court system employees
- Retail establishments, restaurants
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
Maryland mandated 80 hour training for new SPO applicants.
Must take both classroom and lab to meet requirements:
- Special Police Officer Academy (classroom)
- Course: PST011
- CRN# 25258
- Dates and Times:
- November 2 - 19, 2026
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- MC Rockville Campus
- Cost: $450 + $300 = $750; Non Maryland Resident add $350
- AND
- Special Police Officer Lab: Putting It All Together (lab)
- Course: PST012
- CRN# 25257
- Cost: $25 + $100 = $125; Non Maryland Resident add $120
- Lab will be held on November 17 from 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
- Graduation: Will be held on November 19, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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SPO Academy 12-Hour In-Service Course
12-Hour In-Service
- Course: PST013
- CRN# 25247
- Cost: $98 + 147 fee = $245; Non Maryland Resident add $140
- Hybrid: In-Person and Online via Zoom
- Date/Time:
- Friday, October 9, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Rockville Campus
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Via Zoom
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Registration Options
- Online Registration: You must have a Montgomery College student account. This gives you access to the MyMC portal for online registration. You may view our WDCE Web Registration page to get information about creating an account where you will find step by step directions with pictures to help guide you through the process as either a new student or returning student.
- Fax your WDCE registration form (PDF, ) to 240-683-6945. To confirm receipt of your registration, please contact Student
Services at 240-567-5188.
- Register In-Person. Locations and hours of operation information: Workforce Development and Continuing Education Locations | Montgomery College, Maryland
- Review all WDCE Registration Information, Options, and Policies.
Please note: Payment is due at the time of registration. Students who register without payment would be removed from the class without notice.