Renew Your Maryland Guard Card with Confidence

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Eight Point Solutions LLC offers a fully compliant 8-hour in-service renewal course for Maryland-licensed security guards. This training is required by law every three years and ensures your certification remains active under the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) guidelines.

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• “Maryland guard card renewal course near me”

• “How to renew my security license in Maryland”

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You’re in the right place.

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Why Renewal Training Is Mandatory

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As of January 1, 2025, Maryland state law mandates that all licensed security guards complete an 8-hour in-service training course every 3 years to remain in good standing. This renewal ensures guards are current on:

• Legal standards

• De-escalation and force protocols

• Ethical conduct and emergency response

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What’s Covered in the 8-Hour Renewal Course

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• Updated Maryland Security Law – Licensing rules, arrest powers, legal use-of-force

• De-escalation & Conflict Resolution – Tactical communication, threat management

• Refresher: Patrol & Observation – Best practices in surveillance and mobile operations

• Emergency Response – Fire, medical, evacuation drills, threat containment

• Report Writing & Incident Documentation – Real-time articulation and legal defensibility

• Ethics, Conduct & Public Accountability

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Course Details

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• Length: 8 Hours

• Format: In-person training led by experienced instructors

• Location: Hyattsville, MD (mobile/on-site options available for teams)

• Certification: Immediate issuance for Maryland guard card renewal

• Cost: Contact for latest rates / group discounts available

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Who Should Attend

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• Maryland-licensed guards approaching their 3-year expiration

• Supervisors or team leads needing recertification

• Anyone who has completed their Initial Maryland Guard Card certification and is due for in-service training

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Why Train With EPS

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• Veteran-Owned. Instructor-Led. Results-Focused.

• We train guards across Maryland using real-world scenarios, MPCTC-aligned doctrine, and no-BS instruction.

• Our instructors are law enforcement veterans, security experts, and defense trainers with field experience.

We don’t hand out certificates. We build readiness.

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Enroll Today

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Secure your spot in Maryland’s most credible guard card renewal course. Fast, compliant, and built for the field, not the classroom.

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Location: Hyattsville, MD
Course Type: MPCTC 8-Hour In-Service Certification
Scheduling: Rolling enrollment, weekday and weekend options
Groups: Mobile team bookings available for agency and corporate clients