DCSPO Training Courses

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DC Special Police Officer Courses

DCSPO Pre-Assignment Training Course

5 days / 40 hours

* 16 hours of Pre-assignment training: Arrest powers, search and seizure laws, the District of Columbia Official Code, and the use of force.

* 24 hours of Pre-assignment training: Terrorism awareness, Emergency procedures, including evacuation and first-aid Customer service.

DCSPO Firearms Training Course

5 days / 40 hours

* This training is the firearms portion only required by MPD

DCSPO Renewal

1 day / 8 hours

DCSPO Firearms Renewal

1 day / 8 hours

Magnetometer / X-ray / Handheld Wand

1 day / 8 hours

Crowd Control and Management Training

1 day / 8 hours

CPR | AED Courses

Health & Safety Institute (HSI)

CPR/AED (Adult-4 hours)
CPR/AED (Infant/Child-additional 2 hours)
Emergency Oxygen Administration (2 hours)

American Heart Association (AHA)

CPR/AED (Adult 4 hours)

American Red Cross

CPR/AED (Adult 4 hours)

Intermediate Weapons Courses

These classes are the same for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Safariland Training Courses

Safariland Expandable Baton Training Courses (4 hours)

Safariland Defensive Tactics Training Courses (8 hours)

Safariland Tactical Handcuffing (4 hours)

Armament Systems and Procedures

ASP Baton Training Courses (4 hours)

Larry Smith Training Courses

Larry Smith Baton Training Courses (4 hours)

Larry Smith Pepper Spray and Larry Smith Handcuffing Courses are completed in-person Training Courses to large groups or for a predetermined price only. These classes are for Entry Level and Renewal courses.

Larry Smith Pepper Spray Training Courses (4 hours)

Larry Smith Handcuffing Training Courses (4 hours)