Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions

The Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) provide training and regulatory services to Maryland's certified police and correctional professionals through the recommendation and implementation of standards. MPCTC staff supports the Police Training and Standards Commission (PTSC) and Correctional Training Commission (CTC) and manages and operates the Public Safety Education and Training Center (PSETC). Information on each of these entities can be found at https://mpctc.dpscs.maryland.gov.

Correctional professionals in Maryland are governed by the Correctional Training Act, Correctional Services Article. Police professionals in Maryland are governed by the Police Training Act, Public Safety Article. Information about each of these statutes is available at https://mpctc.dpscs.maryland.gov/acts.htm .

The Police Training and Standards Commission (PTSC) is the body established by the Maryland Legislature to govern police certification and training in the State. The original Police Training Commission was established in April 1966. The Commission was abolished September 30, 2016 by the State legislature and the newly created Police Training and Standards Commission was established October 1, 2016. Its membership establishes minimum standards of training and selection for police officers in Maryland. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis or as needed. For more information, please visit https://mpctc.dpscs.maryland.gov/ptsc.htm.

The Correctional Training Commission (CTC) was established in 1971 by the Maryland Legislature. Its membership establishes minimum standards of training and selection for correctional officers in Maryland. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis or as needed. For more information, please visit https://mpctc.dpscs.maryland.gov/ctc.htm.

Professional training and support services are offered at the PSETC for state, county, and municipal agencies. In addition to the staff that support the Commissions, the PSETC also provides training and administrative space for resident partners including the Maryland State Police and the Department of Natural Resources. Information about each of the training and support units may be found at https://mpctc.dpscs.maryland.gov.