DC-SP-101DCSpecial Police
D.C. Armed Special Police Officer — Initial Course
MPD-compliant initial certification for District of Columbia Armed Special Police Officers. Includes firearms qualification, statutory authority, and use of force.
40 hours Advanced 0 students 4.9 rating
// OVERVIEW
State-required initial training for commission as a District of Columbia Armed Special Police Officer under D.C. Code § 5-129.02 and 6-A DCMR § 1100 et seq. Covers statutory authority, use-of-force doctrine, arrest and detention procedures, evidence preservation, report writing, and armed qualification. Successful completion is required to petition MPD for commission.
// CURRICULUM
What you will learn
M01
Module 1: Statutory Authority & Jurisdiction
- L1.1D.C. Code § 5-129.02 & 6-A DCMR Ch. 110090m
- L1.2Scope of Authority & Employer Property60m
- L1.3Interaction with MPD & Federal Officers45m
M02
Module 2: Use of Force & Legal
- L2.1Use of Force Continuum90m
- L2.2Deadly Force & D.C. Case Law90m
- L2.3Detention, Arrest & Search75m
M03
Module 3: Firearms Qualification
- L3.1Weapon Handling & Safety90m
- L3.2MPD Qualification Course of Fire180m
- L3.3Low-Light & Cover Techniques90m
M04
Module 4: Reports & Professional Conduct
- L4.1Incident Report Writing60m
- L4.2Ethics & Public Interaction45m
- L4.3Court Testimony Basics45m
// REQUIREMENTS
Prerequisites
- 21+ years old
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Clean criminal record
- Employer sponsorship or intent to serve
- Physical & mental fitness
// CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion
MPD-Approved Course Completion Certificate (required for commission petition)
// UPCOMING CLASS DATES
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// REQUIREMENTS BRIEF
Download the DC Permit Requirements PDF
Age, fees, residency, processing time, disqualifiers — everything in one document.