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Comprehensive certification, firearms, tactical, and professional development courses for security officers and law enforcement professionals at every level.
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Comprehensive certification, firearms, tactical, and professional development courses for security officers and law enforcement professionals at every level.
Certification Courses
State-required and MPCTC-aligned certification for security guards and special police officers.
Maryland Security Guard Training
State-required 12-hour initial training for individuals seeking their Maryland security guard certification. Meets all MPCTC and Maryland State Police requirements for guard card application.
- 12-hour MPCTC-aligned curriculum
- Legal authority & use of force
- Emergency response procedures
- Professional conduct & ethics
- Written examination included
Special Police Officer (SPO) Certification
MPCTC-aligned 80-hour SPO entrance level training covering all 61 required training objectives for Maryland Special Police Officer state commission.
- 80-hour MPCTC certification
- Criminal law & PS Article Title 3
- Use of force — Graham v. Connor
- Defensive tactics & edge weapons
- Full exam package included
SPO Annual In-Service Training
Annual recertification training for currently commissioned Maryland Special Police Officers. Keeps your commission current with updated legal content and tactical refreshers.
- Annual commission compliance
- Legal updates & case law review
- Use of force refresher
- Practical exercises included
- Certificate of completion issued
Firearms & Weapons
MSP-certified and COMAR-compliant firearms courses for civilians, security professionals, and law enforcement.
Firearms / HQL Training
Multi-track handgun training exceeding MSP minimums under COMAR 29.03.02.05. Three tracks available — HQL qualification, Wear & Carry permit, or Security Guard card plus W&C.
- Track A — HQL Qualification
- Track B — HQL + Wear & Carry Permit
- Track C — Security Guard Card + W&C
- Live fire qualification included
- MD duty-to-notify & transport law
Type 3 Rifle Training
Advanced rifle qualification for security and law enforcement professionals authorized to carry a Type 3 rifle. Covers safe handling, malfunction drills, marksmanship, and live fire qualification.
- Safe handling & storage
- Malfunction identification & clearing
- Marksmanship fundamentals
- Live fire qualification
- Use of force context
Tactical & Response
Hands-on tactical training for real-world threats, active shooter scenarios, and physical control techniques.
Couples Defense Tactics
Practical personal protection course designed for couples. Covers situational awareness, de-escalation, defensive positioning, and coordinated response to threats in everyday environments.
- Situational awareness fundamentals
- De-escalation & avoidance
- Defensive positioning techniques
- Coordinated couple response
- Certificate of completion
Professional Development
Skills and certifications that make you a more effective, well-rounded security professional.
Report Writing for Security Officers
Professional report writing for security and law enforcement. Write clear, accurate, legally defensible incident reports that protect your agency from liability.
- Elements of a complete report
- Objective vs. subjective language
- Chronological narrative structure
- Use of force documentation
- Common errors & how to avoid them
Radio Etiquette & Communications
Proper radio communication procedures for security officers and law enforcement. Covers 10-codes, plain language protocols, and coordination with emergency services.
- Radio terminology & protocols
- 10-codes & plain language use
- Incident communication procedures
- Coordination with first responders
- Practical radio exercises
Active Shooter Response (Run, Hide, Fight)
Active shooter preparedness for security officers and civilian staff. Covers the Run-Hide-Fight framework, threat recognition, response protocols, and post-incident procedures.
- Threat recognition & indicators
- Run, Hide, Fight framework
- Evacuation & shelter-in-place
- Communication with first responders
- Scenario-based tabletop exercises
Active Shooter Response (Law Enforcement)
Advanced active shooter response for law enforcement and armed security officers. Covers contact team tactics, rescue task force protocols, and command structure.
- Contact team tactics
- Threat neutralization procedures
- Rescue task force protocols
- Communication & command structure
- Scenario-based practical exercises
De-Escalation & Crisis Intervention
Practical verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution, and mental health crisis intervention training. Essential for any officer working in public-facing environments.
- Verbal de-escalation tactics
- Mental health crisis recognition
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Trauma-informed approach
- Scenario-based role play
CCTV & Surveillance Operations
Training for security professionals operating CCTV and surveillance systems. Covers monitoring, incident documentation, evidence preservation, and legal considerations.
- Camera system operation
- Monitoring & threat detection
- Evidence preservation procedures
- Legal & privacy considerations
- Documentation & reporting
Vehicle Patrol Operations
Training for officers conducting roving vehicle patrols. Covers patrol route planning, incident response, GPS technology use, and client reporting standards.
- Patrol route planning
- Vehicle patrol techniques
- GPS & technology tools
- Incident response from vehicle
- Client reporting standards
Private Investigator Fundamentals
Introduction to private investigation principles, methods, and Maryland licensing requirements. Covers surveillance, documentation, interviewing, and legal authority.
- Maryland PI licensing requirements
- Surveillance techniques & law
- Evidence collection & documentation
- Interview & interrogation basics
- Report writing for investigations
CPR / First Aid Certification
AHA-aligned CPR and First Aid certification. Covers adult, child, and infant CPR, AED operation, and bleeding control. Certification card upon completion.
- Adult, child & infant CPR
- AED operation
- Bleeding control & wound care
- Choking response
- Certification card issued
Groups of 5 or more from the same agency receive 15% off any course. Book 2 or more courses at once and receive 10% off your total. Contact us to schedule private agency training.
We can customize a class and schedule it on request. Email us with the course you are interested in and we will build it around your team's schedule and needs.
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These courses are in final development. Email Training@NationwidePolice.com to schedule a private session or be added to the notification list.
Less Lethal Shotgun Training
Deployment of less lethal shotgun munitions for security and law enforcement. Covers legal authority, target identification, deployment scenarios, and live qualification.
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State-compliant OC spray certification covering legal authority, deployment techniques, decontamination procedures, and documentation requirements.
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Proper handcuffing and baton application for standing, kneeling, and prone subjects. Covers legal authority, safe application, and transport procedures.
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Our training classes are held at our Nottingham (White Marsh) headquarters in Baltimore County. We serve students from across the entire state of Maryland and the DC metro area.
Anne Arundel County · Carroll County · Cecil County · Frederick County · Washington County · Allegany County · Garrett County · Calvert County · Charles County · St. Mary's County · Queen Anne's County · Kent County · Talbot County · Caroline County · Dorchester County · Wicomico County · Somerset County · Worcester County · Washington DC · Northern Virginia
Nationwide Police Services LLC is an MPCTC-approved security training provider in Maryland offering Maryland security guard training, Special Police Officer (SPO) certification, HQL handgun qualification, Maryland Wear and Carry permit training, Type 3 rifle certification, active shooter response training, defensive tactics, CPR/First Aid, report writing, and less lethal shotgun courses. Classes held in White Marsh / Nottingham, Baltimore County, Maryland. Book online 24/7 at nationwidepoliceservicesllc.as.me.
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Schedule directly through our online booking system — available 24/7. Class sizes are limited so early registration is strongly encouraged. All courses are taught by certified instructors with active law enforcement and security training backgrounds.
Training is held at our Nottingham, MD headquarters unless otherwise noted. Upon registration you will receive a confirmation with date, time, location, and any required materials or equipment.
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