Special police officers shall be required to satisfactorily complete pre-assignment, on-the-job, and in-service training programs which have been prescribed and approved by the Mayor. Pre-assignment training shall include at least sixteen (16) hours of training on arrest powers, search and seizure laws, the District of Columbia Official Code, and the use of force. Pre-assignment training shall include an additional twenty-four (24) hours of training generally relating to the special police officer's duties and specifically including: (a) Terrorism awareness, including building evacuation, unattended packages, and unknown substances; (b) Emergency procedures, including evacuation and first-aid; and (c) Customer service and interaction with tourists Special police officers shall also satisfy all additional initial and re-qualification training standards for firearms and other equipment, as applicable.
This course is intended to teach students the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for using, owning, and operating a pistol safely in the District of Columbia. This course is part 1(classroom) of your 16-hour course.
This course is part 1 of your MD HQL/Wear and Carry Course. The remainder of the course is done in person. (Maryland has a blanket ban on the carriage and transport of handguns within the state, with exceptions. One of those exceptions is for those who've been issued a license, known as a Wear and Carry Permit, which is required to be able to lawfully carry a handgun in public. State law prohibits the open carry of handguns for permit holders, so they must be carried concealed. This permit is described in State law under Maryland Public Safety Article §§ 5-301 through 5-314 and is issued by the Maryland State Police (MSP) through its Licensing Division (MSPLD).)
12-Hour MD Guard Course Part 1. Classroom Course - Students will learn the 17-Objectives required by Maryland State Police to become a Maryland Security Guard.