The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) assisted the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) in digitizing its Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) evaluation booklet, modernizing a critical component of recruit training within the PGPD Training Academy. The EVOC booklet, originally a 114-page paper document, outlined 10 separate vehicle courses that student officers are required to complete successfully in accordance with the standards established by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC). The paper-based format presented challenges related to efficiency, consistency, and long-term record management.

MDERS Operational Support staff worked in coordination with PGPD to streamline and redesign the evaluation booklet into a fully digital, fillable format. Through this effort, the booklet was reduced to 73 pages while maintaining all required MCPTC evaluation criteria. The digital format was specifically designed for use on MDERS-purchased tablets, enabling evaluators to complete assessments in real time during EVOC training evolutions. This approach mirrored the successful digitalization previously implemented for the Patrol Scenario Training (PST) program, ensuring continuity and familiarity for training staff.

The digital EVOC evaluation booklet enhanced efficiency, reduced administrative burden, and improved the accuracy and accessibility of training records. By transitioning from a paper-based system to a tablet-enabled platform, PGPD strengthened its ability to track student performance, standardize evaluations, and support data-driven training decisions. This project reflects MDERS’s continued commitment to leveraging technology to support regional law enforcement training, improve operational effectiveness, and align academy processes with modern instructional and documentation practices.

Written by Elizabeth Adams