Protective Services Training Academy

Specialties

The Protective Services Training Academy (PSTA) is located in Prince Georges County, Maryland adjacent to Andrews Air Force Base, and approximately 11 miles from the Capitol. The mission of the state-​of-​the-​art training facility is to provide:

A full array of training/​simulation services and facility rentals to private and government organizations within the protective services, law enforcement, corrections, and military communities

Training and certification for prospective Protective Service Officers

Complete staffing, screening, and testing services to companies in the protective services industry

A place for individuals in the law enforcement, military, corrections, and protective services field to hone their skills in a peer-​friendly environment

A retail store on premises fully stocked with high-​quality firearms, ammunition, and other equipment and supplies

PSTA, known around the region as simply «The Academy,» offers state of the art features not found at other facilities in the area, including the full array of protective service training capabilities. The PSTA is the premier training venue in the Mid-​Atlantic region for the protective services community. The PSTA was built with protective service and law enforcement professional in mind.

The PSTA training and instructional staff is uniquely qualified when compared to our competitors in the area, offering a wide array of training certification opportunities for students.

History

Established in 2010.

PSTA was formed in 2010 in Lorton, Virginia and moved to Upper Marlboro in 2012.