Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions

Headquartered in Sykesville, MD, the Maryland Police And Correctional Training Commissions is a state oversight agency for all law enforcement agencies in Maryland.

Duties

The MPCTC is responsible for setting minimum hiring standards as well as training objectives for all personnel hired by law enforcement agencies in Maryland. The MPCTC also maintains training records, mandates in-service training, and operates the Maryland Natural Resources Police Training Academy.

History/Authority

The MPCTC was created in 1966 by an act of legislation by the Maryland General Assembly Per the afore mentioned articles, the MPCTC is authorized by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to govern law enforcement services within the boundaries of the state.