Clinical and training directors shopping for professional development encounter a set of options that may look comparable on the surface. A list of learning objectives, instructor bio, and a stated number of continuing education (CE) credits appear broadly similar whether the program covers general ethics for solo practitioners or prepares a psychologist to conduct a fitness-for-duty evaluation for a police department. However, police and public safety psychology is distinct in key ways, particularly its evidence base and stakeholders (namely the officer, the agency, and the public the agency protects). There are also legal and cultural constraints that may not factor into other types of outpatient work. A thorough workshop in this specialty differs from a generic CE program in how its curriculum is built, how it is delivered, how learning is measured, and ultimately in whether it changes what staff do once the training ends. Understanding those differences before making a purchase protects the training budget and, more importantly, protects the outcomes of officers and the communities they serve.