DC unarmed SPO January 27, 2026
$150.00

training fees and associated costs for individuals seeking to become licensed Special Police Officers in the District of Columbia.

All candidates are required to complete sixteen (16) hours of mandatory Special Police Officer training.

Training Fees

  • Unarmed Special Police Officer Training: $150

These fees cover instruction only. Additional fees listed below are required for licensing but are not included in the training cost. They must be paid directly to the respective service providers.

Additional Required Fees (Paid Separately)

  • Drug Screening: $40

    • Physical Examination: $60

    • Both services are conducted at:
      Marc Labs
      3326 Georgia Ave. NW
      Washington, DC

  • DC Fingerprinting: $35

    • Fingerprints are taken at:
      441 4th Street, NW, Room 550 South
      Washington, DC 20001

  • DC SPO Application Fee: $84

    • Paid online via: https://dlcp.dc.gov/page/security-program

Please note that all fees must be paid in full before certification and licensing applications can be processed.

Should you have any questions regarding training scheduling or payment procedures, feel free to contact us at your earliest convenience.

Training will be held at

9111 Edmonston Rd

Greenbelt, MD

It’s from 4pm - 9pm

Class will cover Applications process to obtain your special police officers commission, DC Code, SPO powers, Firearm safety and Less lethals.

Silver badge with the words 'Special Police' and an image of a dome building and fence.
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