The Training Branch of PSD is tasked with developing and providing professional law enforcement instruction to all members. The mission of the Branch is to develop and present relevant and pertinent in-service and pre-service programs that will afford PSD officers a professional level of training. Training programs will ensure that the needs of PSD are addressed and that there is accountability for all training provided.  Compliance is consistent with the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) goals and objectives.

Commander, Training

Commander Prentice has over twenty years of law enforcement experience and service.  He began his career as a patrolman, field training officer and undercover investigator with the Prince George’s County Police Department.  He was assigned to various federal and local task forces and received numerous commendations for his efforts.  After 911 he joined the Federal Air Marshal Service assigned to the Washington Field Office. He then spent four years as the training specialist for the Department of Navy, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Police Department.  Responsibilities included the law enforcement training of over one hundred NCIS Special Agents and over fifty ONI law enforcement officers.  

Commander Prentice has received his instructor certifications and continuing education through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Federal Air Marshal Service, Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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