To renew your SPO License you must follow these steps:
Step 1. Schedule Your Fingerprints
https://mpdc.dc.gov/book/commonly-requested-telephone-numbers/i-need-fingerprints
Under ‘Select Appointment Type’ choose “Fingerprints for Security Officers” in the dropdown menu. Find the first available date that is not grayed out.
When you go to Metropolitan Police Department’s headquarters at 441 4th St NW, Room 550 South, Washington, DC 20001, be sure that you
KEEP YOUR FINGERPRINT RECEIPT.
IMPORTANT: YOU CANNOT SUBMIT YOUR RENEWAL WITHOUT THE FINGERPRINT RECEIPT.
Step 2. Schedule Your Range Re-Cert
Once you have scheduled your fingerprinting appointment above (that step must be completed first) you will need to schedule your range re-certification with ASTAI. Go to astai.us/register-online Select DC SPO Renewal and pay
NOTE: ALL Requalification’s are done at Sharpshooter 8194-M Terminal Rd, Lorton, VA 22079
Phone: (703) 550-8005 Range fees are paid to Sharpshooters, if you need targets, ammo, eyes & ears
Hours: ONLY 6:45 am on scheduled Range dates, Check our calendar for RANGE dates astai.us/calendar
Step 3. Complete Drug Screening
Visit B&W Stat Lab located at 3104 Georgia Ave NW in D.C. – WALK-INS ACCEPTED
Let them know that you are a Special Police Officer and need a 6-panel drug screening completed. After completing, the results are generally ready within an hour, at max.
Step 4. Complete Health/Physical Exam
Visit MARC (Metropolitan Assessment & Renewal Centers) located at 3326 Georgia Ave NW in D.C. – WALK-INS ACCEPTED
Let them know that you are a Special Police Officer and need a health/physical exam.
Step 5. Complete Arrest Affidavit
Complete the District of Columbia Arrest Affidavit form by clicking the link below to access the document. After printing and completing, the document must be signed.
Signature must be completed in the presence of a notary
INCLUDE DISPOSITIONS FOR ANY ARRESTS!
PRINT AFFIDAVIT
Step 6. Complete Authorization to Release
Complete the District of Columbia Authorization to Release Info form by clicking the button below to access the document. After printing and completing, the document must be signed.
Signature must be completed in the presence of a notary.
NOTE: ASTAI provides notary services for renewals at no cost.
PRINT AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE
COMPLETE RENEWAL APPLICATION LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FINAL
- Fingerprint Reciept
- Range Certification Document (given to you by the trainer)
- Drug Screening Results
- Health/Physical Exam docs
- Notarized Arrest Affidavit
- Notarized Authorization to Release form
- Receipt of Renewal Application Payment (after online application has been completed)
- Letter of from Sponsoring Agency