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    Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission

    The Commission, also known as MPOETC, was created in 1974 to establish certification and training standards for municipal police in Pennsylvania.

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    Attention Police Chiefs and Firearms Instructors

    Beginning January 1, 2026, any Act 120 officer who uses a patrol rifle must qualify with that weapon using the 2026 Mandatory Patrol Rifle Qualification Course. If an Act 120 officer uses a lethal shotgun, they must qualify using the 2026 Shotgun Qualification Course. Prior “Optional Courses” are no longer accepted.

    See the Firearms section for course specifics. 

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