Metro Transit Police launch in-house training academy, saving Metro $1 million annually

Metro Transit Police launch in-house training academy, saving Metro $1 million annually

Earlier this month, The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) welcomed the inaugural class of the new Metro Transit Police Department Criminal Justice Academy.

Previously MTPD outsourced a criminal justice academy to train recruits, but creating our own training academy will save Metro nearly $1 million a year, which includes fees that were paid to other training facilities and personnel costs.

The Academy will host three classes a year, instead of two previously. That will allow MTPD to train more officers yearly and get them in the Metro system faster.

The Academy will provide MTPD staff the opportunity to focus heavily on transit policing and training specific to Metro, while still meeting training objectives established by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

In addition to these objectives, recruits will have training in community engagement, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and civil disturbance.

Each recruit session goes through eight months of training, followed by an additional 10 weeks of field training.

The inaugural class is made up of 24 recruits from throughout the region, each of them with a shared goal that aligns with MTPD's vision and mission.

Joining MTPD means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to serving a protecting customers, employees, and the nation's capital Metro system.

MTPD is always looking for motivated individuals who want to make a difference and who are committed to the mission of the department. If you are ready to make an impact and take on a rewarding challenge, we encourage prospective applicants to apply.