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CPT Notice!

Sworn officers and troopers who graduated from an academy in 2023 or earlier are required to take 24 hours of advanced training in 2024.

Learn more on the Continuing Professional Training webpage.


OPOTA courses provided at the London main academy, the Tactical Training Center and regionally around the state are available for registration. New courses are added as developed so check back frequently for the latest in new offerings. You can also log on to OPOTA Portal to view the course catalog and conveniently register online.

Be advised that the dorms and cafeteria are closed at the London campus.  Lodging at the Government rate is available at hotels in the London, Springfield and Hilliard areas.

Except for occasional use as a regional training site, the Richfield campus is permanently closed.

For assistance with course registration, please email OPOTARegistration@ohioago.gov.

Available Courses

Course Name Course Date Course Number Location Law Enforcement Tuition Private Security Tuition Enrollment Registration
Administration/Management/Supervision: CPT (Continuing Professional Training) Update Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 9, 2024 09-192-24-13 Owens Community College - 30150 Tracy Road, Walbridge, OH 43465 for Emergency Preparedness $50 $75 0 /50 Register
This training session will offer all of the OPOTA 2024 mandatory CPT courses, beginning with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN); followed by Legal Update; then Marsy's Law-Victim Rights; responding to Mental Health; and finishing up with De-Escalation 1500-1700.
Administration/Management/Supervision: CPT (Continuing Professional Training) Update Dec 18, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024 09-192-24-18 Kent State Trumbull - 4314 Mahoning Ave, Warren, OH 44483 Rm 202-211 $50 $75 24 /0 Register
This training session will offer all of the OPOTA 2024 mandatory CPT courses, beginning with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN); followed by Legal Update; then Marsy's Law-Victim Rights; responding to Mental Health; and finishing up with De-Escalation 1500-1700.
Basic Training: Peace Officer Refresher Training (OPOTC) Dec 10, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024 01-486-24-04 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $250 $300 40 /40 Register
PREREQUISIT: In order to take this course, you must have a Letter of Determination from OPOTA and be sworn in with an agency. TRAINING TYPE: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students need to bring a gun belt/holster for the Stops and Approaches practical's. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions during the outside practical exercise. This training is required for persons appointed as peace officers on, or after, January 1, 1989 and have been assigned Peace Officer Refresher training by OPOTC. This two-day course meets the requirements described in Section 109:2-1-12 (D) of the Ohio Administrative Code and is OPOTC regulated. For more information on refresher requirements, contact OPOTC's Certification and Standards Division at (740) 845-2700 or askOPOTA@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov
Basic Training: Peace Officer Refresher Training (OPOTC) Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 12, 2025 01-486-25-01 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $265 $315 7 /40 Register
PREREQUISIT: In order to take this course, you must have a Letter of Determination from OPOTA and be sworn in with an agency. TRAINING TYPE: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students need to bring a gun belt/holster for the Stops and Approaches practical's. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions during the outside practical exercise. This training is required for persons appointed as peace officers on, or after, January 1, 1989 and have been assigned Peace Officer Refresher training by OPOTC. This two-day course meets the requirements described in Section 109:2-1-12 (D) of the Ohio Administrative Code and is OPOTC regulated. For more information on refresher requirements, contact OPOTC's Certification and Standards Division at (740) 845-2700 or askOPOTA@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov
Basic Training: Peace Officer Refresher Training (OPOTC) Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 11, 2025 01-486-25-02 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $265 $315 1 /40 Register
PREREQUISIT: In order to take this course, you must have a Letter of Determination from OPOTA and be sworn in with an agency. TRAINING TYPE: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students need to bring a gun belt/holster for the Stops and Approaches practical's. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions during the outside practical exercise. This training is required for persons appointed as peace officers on, or after, January 1, 1989 and have been assigned Peace Officer Refresher training by OPOTC. This two-day course meets the requirements described in Section 109:2-1-12 (D) of the Ohio Administrative Code and is OPOTC regulated. For more information on refresher requirements, contact OPOTC's Certification and Standards Division at (740) 845-2700 or askOPOTA@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov
Basic Training: Peace Officer Refresher Training (OPOTC) Sep 9, 2025 - Sep 10, 2025 01-486-25-03 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $265 $315 0 /40 Register
PREREQUISIT: In order to take this course, you must have a Letter of Determination from OPOTA and be sworn in with an agency. TRAINING TYPE: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students need to bring a gun belt/holster for the Stops and Approaches practical's. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions during the outside practical exercise. This training is required for persons appointed as peace officers on, or after, January 1, 1989 and have been assigned Peace Officer Refresher training by OPOTC. This two-day course meets the requirements described in Section 109:2-1-12 (D) of the Ohio Administrative Code and is OPOTC regulated. For more information on refresher requirements, contact OPOTC's Certification and Standards Division at (740) 845-2700 or askOPOTA@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov
Basic Training: Peace Officer Refresher Training (OPOTC) Dec 9, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 01-486-25-04 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $265 $315 2 /40 Register
PREREQUISIT: In order to take this course, you must have a Letter of Determination from OPOTA and be sworn in with an agency. TRAINING TYPE: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students need to bring a gun belt/holster for the Stops and Approaches practical's. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions during the outside practical exercise. This training is required for persons appointed as peace officers on, or after, January 1, 1989 and have been assigned Peace Officer Refresher training by OPOTC. This two-day course meets the requirements described in Section 109:2-1-12 (D) of the Ohio Administrative Code and is OPOTC regulated. For more information on refresher requirements, contact OPOTC's Certification and Standards Division at (740) 845-2700 or askOPOTA@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov
Crime Scene: Advanced Shooting Incident Reconstruction Sep 29, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025 03-714-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $950 $1075 11 /20 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): *STUDENTS MUST HAVE PASSED A 40-HOUR BASIC SHOOTING INCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION COURSE PRIOR TO ATTENDING.* Students will be required to submit a copy of their course certificate if they attended their basic course outside of OPOTA. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: *Students must bring ear and eye protection for the range.* This course has several practical exercises, live fire demonstrations, and a written exam. Students will be working outside and should be prepared for all types of weather conditions. Students should bring a laptop or electronic device capable of reading a USB flash drive . Course material will be provided on a USB flash drive. *REQUIRED EQUIPMENT* DSLR Camera Tripod Laptop with Microsoft Word and Power Point *STUDENTS MUST BRING EAR AND EYE PROTECTION FOR THE RANGE.* This NEW course will be instructed by Highlands Forensic Investigations. This course will build off of the topics covered in a basic 40-hour shooting incident reconstruction course. It will focus on full shooting scene processing and report writing. The students will perform a reconstruction from a case study and present it to the class. The course will also cover: Advances in ammunition The philosophy behind a reconstruction Incorporation of bloodstain evidence The human body as a target: incorporation of wound tracks into reconstruction Current Terminology Motor vehicle shooting scenes Presentation of findings Case studies Instructors: James Molinaro retired from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office in September 2016 where he served as a detective with the Major Crimes – Crime Scene Unit. Prior to working with the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office, he retired in December 2008 as a Lieutenant from the New Jersey State Police following a twenty-six-year career. Mr. Molinaro has over twenty-nine years of crime scene investigative experience and has conducted over 3,000 scene investigations to include hundreds of homicides, death scenes and police involved shooting investigations. He has testified numerous times as an expert witness in crime scene reconstruction and investigation, shooting analysis, scene processing and friction ridge processing/identification in United States Federal, New Jersey and New York State Superior Courts. Howard Ryan retired in January 2018 from the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office where he served as a Forensic Operations Specialist. Prior to working with the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office, he was Chief Warrant Officer for the Morris County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Ryan retired in January 2013 as a Lieutenant from the New Jersey State Police following a twenty-five-year career. Mr. Ryan has over twenty years of crime scene investigative experience and has conducted over 2,000 scene investigations to include hundreds of homicides, death scenes and shooting investigations. He has testified numerous times as an expert witness in bloodstain pattern analysis, crime scene reconstruction and investigation, shooting analysis, scene processing and friction ridge processing and identification in New Jersey, Kentucky and Texas State Superior Courts.
Crime Scene: Bloodstain Evidence Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 03-130-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $1000 $1125 20 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: The students should bring appropriate clothing for practical exercises involving blood, and laptop or tablet capable of reading a USB thumb drive. COMMENTS: Classroom presentations are supplemented with numerous hands-on activities, and more than 50% of the class is dedicated to practical application. This course will be taught by Holly and Cory Latham of Tri Tech Forensics. This 40-hour Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA) course is designed for the student who wants to learn how to correctly identify and document bloodstain patterns. It will begin with the fundamental principles of BPA and theories behind pattern formation, and evolve to practical application including scenario based training and mock scenes. By the end of the training the student will feel comfortable analyzing a scene and be able to understand the actions that could or could not have occurred. This class will be useful to crime scene investigators, laboratory personnel who analyze bloodstained evidence, detectives who interview individuals involved in scenes of bloodshed and prosecutors who should have an understanding of the discipline before presenting BPA evidence in court. Instructor: Holly Latham has been employed as a Forensic Scientist since 1999. Her current duties include latent print and bloodstain pattern analysis in addition to serving on her agency’s Crime Scene Response Team. Holly is also the Technical Leader for her agency’s Bloodstain Program and is responsible for authoring the BPA Training Manual and SOPs. Holly holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology from Kansas State University and a Master’s Degree in Justice Studies from Fort Hays State University. Holly is court qualified as an expert in bloodstain pattern analysis and latent print examination. She has instructed classes on bloodstain pattern analysis in fourteen states, Canada, and for the National Forensic Academy (NFA). Holly is the Executive Secretary of the Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Subcommittee for Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC), is a member of the Bloodstain Certification Board for the International Association for Identification (IAI), and serves on the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Forensic Identification. She is also the Regional Representative and Chair of the Bloodstain Certification Committee for the Kansas Division of the IAI. Holly is both a Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst (CBPA), and a Certified Latent Print Examiner (CLPE).
Crime Scene: Crime Scene Photography I Feb 3, 2025 - Feb 7, 2025 06-709-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $750 $875 15 /27 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): None TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students will need to bring a laptop or tablet capable of reading a USB thumb drive. Students should have appropriate clothing for multiple outdoor exercises. Students should bring the departmental equipment they use in the course of their job to include camera, flash and tripod. Limited amount of OPOTA equipment is available if needed. This course is designed to provide law enforcement officers with with the fundamental skills necessary for producing quality crime scene photographs. Students will be taught how to problem-solve difficult photographic situations. Through the use of hands-on exercises, students learn the steps in the photographic process, basic camera operations, selecting correct exposure and shutter speeds, controlling depth of field, the proper way to take crime scene photographs and other topics. This course is a prerequisite for the Crime Scene Photography II course. This is an academically challenging course in which the student will have to pass a practical and written examination to successfully complete the course. Students will receive a copy of "Crime Scene Photography 3rd edition" as part of the tuition for the class.
Crime Scene: Crime Scene Photography I May 12, 2025 - May 16, 2025 06-709-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $750 $875 3 /27 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): None TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students will need to bring a laptop or tablet capable of reading a USB thumb drive. Students should have appropriate clothing for multiple outdoor exercises. Students should bring the departmental equipment they use in the course of their job to include camera, flash and tripod. Limited amount of OPOTA equipment is available if needed. This course is designed to provide law enforcement officers with with the fundamental skills necessary for producing quality crime scene photographs. Students will be taught how to problem-solve difficult photographic situations. Through the use of hands-on exercises, students learn the steps in the photographic process, basic camera operations, selecting correct exposure and shutter speeds, controlling depth of field, the proper way to take crime scene photographs and other topics. This course is a prerequisite for the Crime Scene Photography II course. This is an academically challenging course in which the student will have to pass a practical and written examination to successfully complete the course. Students will receive a copy of "Crime Scene Photography 3rd edition" as part of the tuition for the class.
Crime Scene: Crime Scene Photography I Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025 06-709-25-03 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $750 $875 0 /27 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): None TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students will need to bring a laptop or tablet capable of reading a USB thumb drive. Students should have appropriate clothing for multiple outdoor exercises. Students should bring the departmental equipment they use in the course of their job to include camera, flash and tripod. Limited amount of OPOTA equipment is available if needed. This course is designed to provide law enforcement officers with with the fundamental skills necessary for producing quality crime scene photographs. Students will be taught how to problem-solve difficult photographic situations. Through the use of hands-on exercises, students learn the steps in the photographic process, basic camera operations, selecting correct exposure and shutter speeds, controlling depth of field, the proper way to take crime scene photographs and other topics. This course is a prerequisite for the Crime Scene Photography II course. This is an academically challenging course in which the student will have to pass a practical and written examination to successfully complete the course. Students will receive a copy of "Crime Scene Photography 3rd edition" as part of the tuition for the class.
Crime Scene: Crime Scene Photography II Oct 20, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025 06-710-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $750 $875 3 /27 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Crime Scene Photography I TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee EQUIPMENT/SPECIAL NEEDS: There is one evening exercise that will be conducted on Wednesday of the training week. Students should bring appropriate clothing for multiple outdoor exercises. Students should bring their department equipment to include camera, tripod, flash, macro lens and telephoto lens. Select OPOTA equipment will be available for student use if needed. The course emphasizes problem-solving using the equipment available to the officer. Students build on the skills taught in Crime Scene Photography I to photographically document a crime scene, fingerprints and other small evidence. Students will be taught the importance of using macro lenses when photographing smaller pieces of evidence. Students are taught how to enhance evidence photographs through lighting choices, lens choices, and through the use of alternate light sources. This course focuses on challenging photographs that are often presented at crime scenes. This is an academically challenging course in which the student will have to pass a practical and written examination to successfully complete the course.
Crime Scene: Evidence Technician Feb 24, 2025 - Mar 7, 2025 06-228-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $2000 $2250 27 /27 Register
PREREQUISITES: STUDENTS MUST PASS EITHER THE OPOTA 8-HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY FOR INVESTIGATORS COURSE OR THE OPOTA 40-HOUR CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY I COURSE PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN COURSE. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students will need to bring a laptop computer or device capable of reading a usb flash drive. Course material will be distributed via flash drive. Students need to bring department camera equipment, to include a DSLR camera, tripod and flash. A limited amount of OPOTA equipment is available for student use if needed. This course is designed to teach the student basic and advanced principles of crime scene processing and evidence collection. Introductions to specialty evidence areas such as bloodstain documentation, shooting scene documentation, and pathology/entomology are also included. Students will be working in hands on situations every day, so it is recommended that students have clothing available that are suitable for wear in situations that include casting materials, fingerprint powders and chemicals, etc. Students should have clothing suitable for all outside weather conditions. This is an academically challenging course in which students will have to pass a practical and written examination to successfully complete the course along with completing daily reading assignments. Students will receive a fingerprint processing kit, a portable rechargeable Alternate Light Source, a crime scene sketching template, and a copy of "Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation" 3rd Edition by Ross Gardner as part of their tuition.
Crime Scene: Evidence Technician Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025 06-228-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $2000 $2250 9 /27 Register
PREREQUISITES: STUDENTS MUST PASS EITHER THE OPOTA 8-HOUR PHOTOGRAPHY FOR INVESTIGATORS COURSE OR THE OPOTA 40-HOUR CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY I COURSE PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN COURSE. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students will need to bring a laptop computer or device capable of reading a usb flash drive. Course material will be distributed via flash drive. Students need to bring department camera equipment, to include a DSLR camera, tripod and flash. A limited amount of OPOTA equipment is available for student use if needed. This course is designed to teach the student basic and advanced principles of crime scene processing and evidence collection. Introductions to specialty evidence areas such as bloodstain documentation, shooting scene documentation, and pathology/entomology are also included. Students will be working in hands on situations every day, so it is recommended that students have clothing available that are suitable for wear in situations that include casting materials, fingerprint powders and chemicals, etc. Students should have clothing suitable for all outside weather conditions. This is an academically challenging course in which students will have to pass a practical and written examination to successfully complete the course along with completing daily reading assignments. Students will receive a fingerprint processing kit, a portable rechargeable Alternate Light Source, a crime scene sketching template, and a copy of "Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation" 3rd Edition by Ross Gardner as part of their tuition.
Crime Scene: Forensic Aspects Of Death Jul 28, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025 06-175-25-01 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $900 $1025 10 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: This course has several practical exercises and a written exam. Students will be working outside and should be prepared for all types of weather conditions. Students should bring a laptop or electronic device capable of reading a USB flash drive . Course material will be provided on a USB flash drive. This 40 hour course familiarizes officers with the procedures used to manage death scenes. Students will learn how to identify buried bodies as well as identification and excavation of skeletal remains. Experts in the field of entomology, anthropology and archaeology will present the latest information in their respective fields. Exercises include collection of insect specimens and excavation of mock grave sites along with collection of other related evidence.
Crime Scene: Photography for Investigators Dec 16, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024 06-214-24-04 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $120 $145 19 /27 Register
PREREQUISITES: None TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring their departmental DSLR camera equipment they use in the course of their job to include camera, flash, and tripod. Students should bring a laptop or device capable of reading a thumb drive. ***OPOTA camera systems can be supplied if needed. This course has been updated to give the investigator the basic skill set to use a DSLR camera and take the necessary photographs at a crime scene. The course will focus on camera familiarization and improving the quality of crime scene photographs for investigators with minimal or no prior photography knowledge. This one-day class meets the photography course requirements for the Master Criminal Investigator Certificate program. This course can also satisfy the prerequisite photography class needed for the 80 hour Evidence Technician course at OPOTA.
Crime Scene: Photography for Investigators Jan 13, 2025 - Jan 13, 2025 06-214-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $175 $200 8 /27 Register
PREREQUISITES: None TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring their departmental DSLR camera equipment they use in the course of their job to include camera, flash, and tripod. Students should bring a laptop or device capable of reading a thumb drive. ***OPOTA camera systems can be supplied if needed. This course has been updated to give the investigator the basic skill set to use a DSLR camera and take the necessary photographs at a crime scene. The course will focus on camera familiarization and improving the quality of crime scene photographs for investigators with minimal or no prior photography knowledge. This one-day class meets the photography course requirements for the Master Criminal Investigator Certificate program. This course can also satisfy the prerequisite photography class needed for the 80 hour Evidence Technician course at OPOTA.
Crime Scene: Shooting Incident Reconstruction Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025 03-713-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $950 $1075 14 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: *STUDENTS MUST BRING EAR AND EYE PROTECTION FOR THE RANGE.* This 40-hour Shooting Reconstruction Course will be instructed by Highlands Forensic Investigations. The course will cover topics such as: •Shooting reconstruction terminology •Internal, external and terminal ballistics •Gunshot residue and range of fire determination •Identifying, detecting, measuring and describing bullet marks •Behavior of projectiles on varying target surfaces •Proper recording/documentation of bullet marks •Motor vehicles as a target surface •Humans as a target surface •Flight path reconstruction, description and documentation •Report writing - putting analysis and conclusions into words •Courtroom testimony - explain/describe analysis and reconstruction Instructors: James Molinaro retired from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office in September 2016 where he served as a detective with the Major Crimes – Crime Scene Unit. Prior to working with the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office, he retired in December 2008 as a Lieutenant from the New Jersey State Police following a twenty-six-year career. Mr. Molinaro has over twenty-nine years of crime scene investigative experience and has conducted over 3,000 scene investigations to include hundreds of homicides, death scenes and police involved shooting investigations. He has testified numerous times as an expert witness in crime scene reconstruction and investigation, shooting analysis, scene processing and friction ridge processing/identification in United States Federal, New Jersey and New York State Superior Courts. Howard Ryan retired in January 2018 from the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office where he served as a Forensic Operations Specialist. Prior to working with the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office, he was Chief Warrant Officer for the Morris County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Ryan retired in January 2013 as a Lieutenant from the New Jersey State Police following a twenty-five-year career. Mr. Ryan has over twenty years of crime scene investigative experience and has conducted over 2,000 scene investigations to include hundreds of homicides, death scenes and shooting investigations. He has testified numerous times as an expert witness in bloodstain pattern analysis, crime scene reconstruction and investigation, shooting analysis, scene processing and friction ridge processing and identification in New Jersey, Kentucky and Texas State Superior Courts.
Driving: Advanced Driving Instructor Jan 27, 2025 - Feb 6, 2025 06-754-25-01 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $1900 $2125 16 /0 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Students should not attend this course for remedial training. It is recommended that students have attended an advanced driving course in the last 3 years. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring a laptop in order to access the course material that will be given to them on a flash drive. Students will be on the driving track a large portion of the course, including a night exercise. Outside exercises will be conducted regardless of the weather. They should bring foul weather gear in the event this occurs. Only shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are acceptable for this training. The hours of the course will be adjusted on the date of the night portion so that it will be a 12 hour training day. The final day of the class will be a 4 hour day. Training will take place on weekdays during the dates listed. Students should also bring work-type gloves as they will be asked to help with cone movement and placement. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night driving portion. This will be added to the regular training on Tuesday of the second week. The last day of training will conclude at noon. Training will only take place during the weekdays listed. There will be no weekend training. This driving instructor course will allow the student to attend the 9 days of training and become an instructor in all areas of the driving program offered by OPOTA. This includes Basic Academy Driving (Basic Academy Driving Instructor (Unit 5) certification is included with this course if already a certified instructor or can be added once BAS certified), Pursuit Termination Techniques Instructor, Sport Utility Vehicle, and Tactical/ Dynamic Vehicle Operations. Students will learn to instruct the different vehicle platforms and driving techniques while sharpening their skills as well. Legal and liability issues and concerns will be discussed. Students will get the opportunity to teach the concepts in practical exercises during the course. Students will also receive material to assist in the implementation of their own courses. Skills practiced will include basic events and skills, braking and steering methods, vehicle dynamics and handling at speed, cornering and apexing, skid control, collision avoidance, intersection clearing, proper radio communication techniques, emergency response and pursuit driving, etc. Students will participate in classroom discussions, in-car and on track teachbacks, as well as practical events using the entire driving facility.
Driving: Advanced Driving Instructor Mar 17, 2025 - Mar 27, 2025 06-754-25-02 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $1900 $2125 15 /15 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Students should not attend this course for remedial training. It is recommended that students have attended an advanced driving course in the last 3 years. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring a laptop in order to access the course material that will be given to them on a flash drive. Students will be on the driving track a large portion of the course, including a night exercise. Outside exercises will be conducted regardless of the weather. They should bring foul weather gear in the event this occurs. Only shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are acceptable for this training. The hours of the course will be adjusted on the date of the night portion so that it will be a 12 hour training day. The final day of the class will be a 4 hour day. Training will take place on weekdays during the dates listed. Students should also bring work-type gloves as they will be asked to help with cone movement and placement. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night driving portion. This will be added to the regular training on Tuesday of the second week. The last day of training will conclude at noon. Training will only take place during the weekdays listed. There will be no weekend training. This driving instructor course will allow the student to attend the 9 days of training and become an instructor in all areas of the driving program offered by OPOTA. This includes Basic Academy Driving (Basic Academy Driving Instructor (Unit 5) certification is included with this course if already a certified instructor or can be added once BAS certified), Pursuit Termination Techniques Instructor, Sport Utility Vehicle, and Tactical/ Dynamic Vehicle Operations. Students will learn to instruct the different vehicle platforms and driving techniques while sharpening their skills as well. Legal and liability issues and concerns will be discussed. Students will get the opportunity to teach the concepts in practical exercises during the course. Students will also receive material to assist in the implementation of their own courses. Skills practiced will include basic events and skills, braking and steering methods, vehicle dynamics and handling at speed, cornering and apexing, skid control, collision avoidance, intersection clearing, proper radio communication techniques, emergency response and pursuit driving, etc. Students will participate in classroom discussions, in-car and on track teachbacks, as well as practical events using the entire driving facility.
Driving: Advanced Driving Instructor Aug 4, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025 06-754-25-03 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $1900 $2125 6 /15 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Students should not attend this course for remedial training. It is recommended that students have attended an advanced driving course in the last 3 years. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring a laptop in order to access the course material that will be given to them on a flash drive. Students will be on the driving track a large portion of the course, including a night exercise. Outside exercises will be conducted regardless of the weather. They should bring foul weather gear in the event this occurs. Only shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are acceptable for this training. The hours of the course will be adjusted on the date of the night portion so that it will be a 12 hour training day. The final day of the class will be a 4 hour day. Training will take place on weekdays during the dates listed. Students should also bring work-type gloves as they will be asked to help with cone movement and placement. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night driving portion. This will be added to the regular training on Tuesday of the second week. The last day of training will conclude at noon. Training will only take place during the weekdays listed. There will be no weekend training. This driving instructor course will allow the student to attend the 9 days of training and become an instructor in all areas of the driving program offered by OPOTA. This includes Basic Academy Driving (Basic Academy Driving Instructor (Unit 5) certification is included with this course if already a certified instructor or can be added once BAS certified), Pursuit Termination Techniques Instructor, Sport Utility Vehicle, and Tactical/ Dynamic Vehicle Operations. Students will learn to instruct the different vehicle platforms and driving techniques while sharpening their skills as well. Legal and liability issues and concerns will be discussed. Students will get the opportunity to teach the concepts in practical exercises during the course. Students will also receive material to assist in the implementation of their own courses. Skills practiced will include basic events and skills, braking and steering methods, vehicle dynamics and handling at speed, cornering and apexing, skid control, collision avoidance, intersection clearing, proper radio communication techniques, emergency response and pursuit driving, etc. Students will participate in classroom discussions, in-car and on track teachbacks, as well as practical events using the entire driving facility.
Driving: Advanced Driving Instructor Sep 22, 2025 - Oct 2, 2025 06-754-25-04 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $1900 $2125 3 /15 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Students should not attend this course for remedial training. It is recommended that students have attended an advanced driving course in the last 3 years. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring a laptop in order to access the course material that will be given to them on a flash drive. Students will be on the driving track a large portion of the course, including a night exercise. Outside exercises will be conducted regardless of the weather. They should bring foul weather gear in the event this occurs. Only shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are acceptable for this training. The hours of the course will be adjusted on the date of the night portion so that it will be a 12 hour training day. The final day of the class will be a 4 hour day. Training will take place on weekdays during the dates listed. Students should also bring work-type gloves as they will be asked to help with cone movement and placement. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night driving portion. This will be added to the regular training on Tuesday of the second week. The last day of training will conclude at noon. Training will only take place during the weekdays listed. There will be no weekend training. This driving instructor course will allow the student to attend the 9 days of training and become an instructor in all areas of the driving program offered by OPOTA. This includes Basic Academy Driving (Basic Academy Driving Instructor (Unit 5) certification is included with this course if already a certified instructor or can be added once BAS certified), Pursuit Termination Techniques Instructor, Sport Utility Vehicle, and Tactical/ Dynamic Vehicle Operations. Students will learn to instruct the different vehicle platforms and driving techniques while sharpening their skills as well. Legal and liability issues and concerns will be discussed. Students will get the opportunity to teach the concepts in practical exercises during the course. Students will also receive material to assist in the implementation of their own courses. Skills practiced will include basic events and skills, braking and steering methods, vehicle dynamics and handling at speed, cornering and apexing, skid control, collision avoidance, intersection clearing, proper radio communication techniques, emergency response and pursuit driving, etc. Students will participate in classroom discussions, in-car and on track teachbacks, as well as practical events using the entire driving facility.
Driving: Advanced Driving Instructor Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025 06-754-25-05 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $1900 $2125 0 /15 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Students should not attend this course for remedial training. It is recommended that students have attended an advanced driving course in the last 3 years. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring a laptop in order to access the course material that will be given to them on a flash drive. Students will be on the driving track a large portion of the course, including a night exercise. Outside exercises will be conducted regardless of the weather. They should bring foul weather gear in the event this occurs. Only shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are acceptable for this training. The hours of the course will be adjusted on the date of the night portion so that it will be a 12 hour training day. The final day of the class will be a 4 hour day. Training will take place on weekdays during the dates listed. Students should also bring work-type gloves as they will be asked to help with cone movement and placement. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night driving portion. This will be added to the regular training on Tuesday of the second week. The last day of training will conclude at noon. Training will only take place during the weekdays listed. There will be no weekend training. This driving instructor course will allow the student to attend the 9 days of training and become an instructor in all areas of the driving program offered by OPOTA. This includes Basic Academy Driving (Basic Academy Driving Instructor (Unit 5) certification is included with this course if already a certified instructor or can be added once BAS certified), Pursuit Termination Techniques Instructor, Sport Utility Vehicle, and Tactical/ Dynamic Vehicle Operations. Students will learn to instruct the different vehicle platforms and driving techniques while sharpening their skills as well. Legal and liability issues and concerns will be discussed. Students will get the opportunity to teach the concepts in practical exercises during the course. Students will also receive material to assist in the implementation of their own courses. Skills practiced will include basic events and skills, braking and steering methods, vehicle dynamics and handling at speed, cornering and apexing, skid control, collision avoidance, intersection clearing, proper radio communication techniques, emergency response and pursuit driving, etc. Students will participate in classroom discussions, in-car and on track teachbacks, as well as practical events using the entire driving facility.
Driving: Advanced Dynamic Vehicle Operations May 20, 2025 - May 22, 2025 05-569-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $550 $625 4 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is not recommended for remedial or corrective driving students. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: t is recommended that all attendees be in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided, however students may bring their own DOT certified helmet if desired (no full face or over ear helmets). Foul weather and hot weather equipment is recommended. All students must bring a current driver’s/operator’s license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal type footwear. Face coverings may also be required as directed. This three day, advanced course provides students with the knowledge, skills and behaviors unique to the emergency response and pursuit situation. Students will be trained and tested on numerous steering and braking applications, collision avoidance, skid recovery, line-of-travel driving, cornering/ apexing methods, appropriate communications behaviors, and emergency/ pursuit driving across multiple events encompassing the entire driving facility. Students will participate in actual pursuit driving and emergency response scenarios at speed. Additionally, students are trained in liability/ legal aspects of law enforcement driving along with human/ physiological factors involved in responding to emergencies. Students will use OPOTA vehicles that are equipped with added safety features to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. These vehicles will include police utility vehicles (SUV) if the students drive them on duty. Students may be asked to assist with movement and placement of cones and events.
Driving: Advanced Dynamic Vehicle Operations Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025 05-569-25-02 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $550 $625 1 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is not recommended for remedial or corrective driving students. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: t is recommended that all attendees be in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided, however students may bring their own DOT certified helmet if desired (no full face or over ear helmets). Foul weather and hot weather equipment is recommended. All students must bring a current driver’s/operator’s license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal type footwear. Face coverings may also be required as directed. This three day, advanced course provides students with the knowledge, skills and behaviors unique to the emergency response and pursuit situation. Students will be trained and tested on numerous steering and braking applications, collision avoidance, skid recovery, line-of-travel driving, cornering/ apexing methods, appropriate communications behaviors, and emergency/ pursuit driving across multiple events encompassing the entire driving facility. Students will participate in actual pursuit driving and emergency response scenarios at speed. Additionally, students are trained in liability/ legal aspects of law enforcement driving along with human/ physiological factors involved in responding to emergencies. Students will use OPOTA vehicles that are equipped with added safety features to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. These vehicles will include police utility vehicles (SUV) if the students drive them on duty. Students may be asked to assist with movement and placement of cones and events.
Driving: Advanced Dynamic Vehicle Operations Jul 22, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025 05-569-25-03 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $550 $625 1 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is not recommended for remedial or corrective driving students. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: t is recommended that all attendees be in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided, however students may bring their own DOT certified helmet if desired (no full face or over ear helmets). Foul weather and hot weather equipment is recommended. All students must bring a current driver’s/operator’s license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal type footwear. Face coverings may also be required as directed. This three day, advanced course provides students with the knowledge, skills and behaviors unique to the emergency response and pursuit situation. Students will be trained and tested on numerous steering and braking applications, collision avoidance, skid recovery, line-of-travel driving, cornering/ apexing methods, appropriate communications behaviors, and emergency/ pursuit driving across multiple events encompassing the entire driving facility. Students will participate in actual pursuit driving and emergency response scenarios at speed. Additionally, students are trained in liability/ legal aspects of law enforcement driving along with human/ physiological factors involved in responding to emergencies. Students will use OPOTA vehicles that are equipped with added safety features to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. These vehicles will include police utility vehicles (SUV) if the students drive them on duty. Students may be asked to assist with movement and placement of cones and events.
Driving: Basic Academy Driving Instructor Mar 17, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025 05-418-25-01 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $550 $625 12 /12 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is RECOMMENDED that each student has successfully completed a Police Driving Course within the previous three (3) years. Previous completion of an Instructor Skills course is not required for attendance, but will prove very helpful. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students will be outside on the driving course regardless of the weather. Foul weather and hot weather clothing is recommended. Students should bring appropriate and professional attire, such as slacks or BDU style trousers and plain or department logo Polo Style shirts. Night exercises are possible at any time. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal type footwear. COMMENTS: Students will be required to pass each Basic Academy event with a minimum score of 80% and complete in-car teach backs with novice drivers. This course is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to teach the Driving Unit in the peace officer basic training curriculum. The class also provides the foundation for in-service driver training. Liability issues and other relevant topics will be discussed in a classroom setting. There is extensive practical applications of driving techniques to enable the student to demonstrate competency in driving skills and to instruct others in these techniques. Students will be required to make an in-class/in-car presentation.
Driving: Basic Academy Driving Instructor Aug 4, 2025 - Aug 6, 2025 05-418-25-02 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $550 $625 3 /12 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is RECOMMENDED that each student has successfully completed a Police Driving Course within the previous three (3) years. Previous completion of an Instructor Skills course is not required for attendance, but will prove very helpful. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students will be outside on the driving course regardless of the weather. Foul weather and hot weather clothing is recommended. Students should bring appropriate and professional attire, such as slacks or BDU style trousers and plain or department logo Polo Style shirts. Night exercises are possible at any time. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal type footwear. COMMENTS: Students will be required to pass each Basic Academy event with a minimum score of 80% and complete in-car teach backs with novice drivers. This course is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to teach the Driving Unit in the peace officer basic training curriculum. The class also provides the foundation for in-service driver training. Liability issues and other relevant topics will be discussed in a classroom setting. There is extensive practical applications of driving techniques to enable the student to demonstrate competency in driving skills and to instruct others in these techniques. Students will be required to make an in-class/in-car presentation.
Driving: Basic Academy Driving Instructor Sep 22, 2025 - Sep 24, 2025 05-418-25-03 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $550 $625 2 /12 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is RECOMMENDED that each student has successfully completed a Police Driving Course within the previous three (3) years. Previous completion of an Instructor Skills course is not required for attendance, but will prove very helpful. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Students will be outside on the driving course regardless of the weather. Foul weather and hot weather clothing is recommended. Students should bring appropriate and professional attire, such as slacks or BDU style trousers and plain or department logo Polo Style shirts. Night exercises are possible at any time. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal type footwear. COMMENTS: Students will be required to pass each Basic Academy event with a minimum score of 80% and complete in-car teach backs with novice drivers. This course is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to teach the Driving Unit in the peace officer basic training curriculum. The class also provides the foundation for in-service driver training. Liability issues and other relevant topics will be discussed in a classroom setting. There is extensive practical applications of driving techniques to enable the student to demonstrate competency in driving skills and to instruct others in these techniques. Students will be required to make an in-class/in-car presentation.
Driving: Dynamic Vehicle Operations Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 7, 2025 05-562-25-01 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $190 $215 11 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are required. No flip flops or backless shoes will be permitted. Helmets may be required at times and will be provided unless the student wishes to bring their own. Face coverings may also be required as directed. This one day, driving intensive course will focus on advanced vehicle operations, skid avoidance and recovery, emergency response, vehicle dynamics, and decision making. Students will use OPOTA vehicles to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. The vehicles used will also include police utility vehicles (SUV) if the students drive them on duty. Students should bring appropriate clothing in the event of poor weather as most of the training day will be outside of the classroom.
Driving: Dynamic Vehicle Operations Apr 29, 2025 - Apr 29, 2025 05-562-25-02 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $190 $215 9 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are required. No flip flops or backless shoes will be permitted. Helmets may be required at times and will be provided unless the student wishes to bring their own. Face coverings may also be required as directed. This one day, driving intensive course will focus on advanced vehicle operations, skid avoidance and recovery, emergency response, vehicle dynamics, and decision making. Students will use OPOTA vehicles to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. The vehicles used will also include police utility vehicles (SUV) if the students drive them on duty. Students should bring appropriate clothing in the event of poor weather as most of the training day will be outside of the classroom.
Driving: Dynamic Vehicle Operations May 28, 2025 - May 28, 2025 05-562-25-03 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $190 $215 3 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are required. No flip flops or backless shoes will be permitted. Helmets may be required at times and will be provided unless the student wishes to bring their own. Face coverings may also be required as directed. This one day, driving intensive course will focus on advanced vehicle operations, skid avoidance and recovery, emergency response, vehicle dynamics, and decision making. Students will use OPOTA vehicles to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. The vehicles used will also include police utility vehicles (SUV) if the students drive them on duty. Students should bring appropriate clothing in the event of poor weather as most of the training day will be outside of the classroom.
Driving: Dynamic Vehicle Operations Jun 3, 2025 - Jun 3, 2025 05-562-25-04 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $190 $215 4 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are required. No flip flops or backless shoes will be permitted. Helmets may be required at times and will be provided unless the student wishes to bring their own. Face coverings may also be required as directed. This one day, driving intensive course will focus on advanced vehicle operations, skid avoidance and recovery, emergency response, vehicle dynamics, and decision making. Students will use OPOTA vehicles to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. The vehicles used will also include police utility vehicles (SUV) if the students drive them on duty. Students should bring appropriate clothing in the event of poor weather as most of the training day will be outside of the classroom.
Driving: Dynamic Vehicle Operations Jun 30, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025 05-562-25-05 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $190 $215 2 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are required. No flip flops or backless shoes will be permitted. Helmets may be required at times and will be provided unless the student wishes to bring their own. Face coverings may also be required as directed. This one day, driving intensive course will focus on advanced vehicle operations, skid avoidance and recovery, emergency response, vehicle dynamics, and decision making. Students will use OPOTA vehicles to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. The vehicles used will also include police utility vehicles (SUV) if the students drive them on duty. Students should bring appropriate clothing in the event of poor weather as most of the training day will be outside of the classroom.
Driving: Dynamic Vehicle Operations Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 18, 2025 05-562-25-06 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $190 $215 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are required. No flip flops or backless shoes will be permitted. Helmets may be required at times and will be provided unless the student wishes to bring their own. Face coverings may also be required as directed. This one day, driving intensive course will focus on advanced vehicle operations, skid avoidance and recovery, emergency response, vehicle dynamics, and decision making. Students will use OPOTA vehicles to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. The vehicles used will also include police utility vehicles (SUV) if the students drive them on duty. Students should bring appropriate clothing in the event of poor weather as most of the training day will be outside of the classroom.
Driving: Dynamic Vehicle Operations Aug 25, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025 05-562-25-07 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $190 $215 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are required. No flip flops or backless shoes will be permitted. Helmets may be required at times and will be provided unless the student wishes to bring their own. Face coverings may also be required as directed. This one day, driving intensive course will focus on advanced vehicle operations, skid avoidance and recovery, emergency response, vehicle dynamics, and decision making. Students will use OPOTA vehicles to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. The vehicles used will also include police utility vehicles (SUV) if the students drive them on duty. Students should bring appropriate clothing in the event of poor weather as most of the training day will be outside of the classroom.
Driving: Dynamic Vehicle Operations Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 17, 2025 05-562-25-08 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $190 $215 1 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Shoes or boots that cover the entire foot are required. No flip flops or backless shoes will be permitted. Helmets may be required at times and will be provided unless the student wishes to bring their own. Face coverings may also be required as directed. This one day, driving intensive course will focus on advanced vehicle operations, skid avoidance and recovery, emergency response, vehicle dynamics, and decision making. Students will use OPOTA vehicles to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. The vehicles used will also include police utility vehicles (SUV) if the students drive them on duty. Students should bring appropriate clothing in the event of poor weather as most of the training day will be outside of the classroom.
Driving: Pursuit Termination Techniques Feb 18, 2025 - Feb 20, 2025 05-359-25-01 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $600 $675 15 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity including but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. It is also recommended, but not required, that students have attended a tactical driving course or an emergency vehicle operations course within the past three years. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night portion. The course hours will be adjusted on day 2 of the course to still allow for an 8 hour training day. The course now also includes police utilities (SUV) for those officers driving them on duty. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. Students will receive classroom and hands-on practical training in the use of the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), tire deflation devices, vehicle intercept (Swoop), channeling, and moving/ stationary roadblocks. Legal and liability issues will also be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used.
Driving: Pursuit Termination Techniques Feb 24, 2025 - Feb 26, 2025 05-359-25-02 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $600 $675 15 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity including but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. It is also recommended, but not required, that students have attended a tactical driving course or an emergency vehicle operations course within the past three years. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night portion. The course hours will be adjusted on day 2 of the course to still allow for an 8 hour training day. The course now also includes police utilities (SUV) for those officers driving them on duty. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. Students will receive classroom and hands-on practical training in the use of the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), tire deflation devices, vehicle intercept (Swoop), channeling, and moving/ stationary roadblocks. Legal and liability issues will also be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used.
Driving: Pursuit Termination Techniques Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 2, 2025 05-359-25-03 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $600 $675 15 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity including but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. It is also recommended, but not required, that students have attended a tactical driving course or an emergency vehicle operations course within the past three years. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night portion. The course hours will be adjusted on day 2 of the course to still allow for an 8 hour training day. The course now also includes police utilities (SUV) for those officers driving them on duty. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. Students will receive classroom and hands-on practical training in the use of the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), tire deflation devices, vehicle intercept (Swoop), channeling, and moving/ stationary roadblocks. Legal and liability issues will also be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used.
Driving: Pursuit Termination Techniques Apr 8, 2025 - Apr 10, 2025 05-359-25-09 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $600 $675 10 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity including but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. It is also recommended, but not required, that students have attended a tactical driving course or an emergency vehicle operations course within the past three years. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night portion. The course hours will be adjusted on day 2 of the course to still allow for an 8 hour training day. The course now also includes police utilities (SUV) for those officers driving them on duty. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. Students will receive classroom and hands-on practical training in the use of the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), tire deflation devices, vehicle intercept (Swoop), channeling, and moving/ stationary roadblocks. Legal and liability issues will also be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used.
Driving: Pursuit Termination Techniques Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025 05-359-25-04 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $600 $675 15 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity including but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. It is also recommended, but not required, that students have attended a tactical driving course or an emergency vehicle operations course within the past three years. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night portion. The course hours will be adjusted on day 2 of the course to still allow for an 8 hour training day. The course now also includes police utilities (SUV) for those officers driving them on duty. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. Students will receive classroom and hands-on practical training in the use of the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), tire deflation devices, vehicle intercept (Swoop), channeling, and moving/ stationary roadblocks. Legal and liability issues will also be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used.
Driving: Pursuit Termination Techniques Aug 19, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025 05-359-25-10 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $600 $675 2 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity including but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. It is also recommended, but not required, that students have attended a tactical driving course or an emergency vehicle operations course within the past three years. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night portion. The course hours will be adjusted on day 2 of the course to still allow for an 8 hour training day. The course now also includes police utilities (SUV) for those officers driving them on duty. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. Students will receive classroom and hands-on practical training in the use of the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), tire deflation devices, vehicle intercept (Swoop), channeling, and moving/ stationary roadblocks. Legal and liability issues will also be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used.
Driving: Pursuit Termination Techniques Aug 26, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025 05-359-25-05 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $600 $675 15 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity including but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. It is also recommended, but not required, that students have attended a tactical driving course or an emergency vehicle operations course within the past three years. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night portion. The course hours will be adjusted on day 2 of the course to still allow for an 8 hour training day. The course now also includes police utilities (SUV) for those officers driving them on duty. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. Students will receive classroom and hands-on practical training in the use of the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), tire deflation devices, vehicle intercept (Swoop), channeling, and moving/ stationary roadblocks. Legal and liability issues will also be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used.
Driving: Pursuit Termination Techniques Oct 7, 2025 - Oct 9, 2025 05-359-25-06 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $600 $675 15 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity including but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. It is also recommended, but not required, that students have attended a tactical driving course or an emergency vehicle operations course within the past three years. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night portion. The course hours will be adjusted on day 2 of the course to still allow for an 8 hour training day. The course now also includes police utilities (SUV) for those officers driving them on duty. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. Students will receive classroom and hands-on practical training in the use of the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), tire deflation devices, vehicle intercept (Swoop), channeling, and moving/ stationary roadblocks. Legal and liability issues will also be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used.
Driving: Pursuit Termination Techniques Oct 28, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025 05-359-25-07 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $600 $675 5 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity including but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. It is also recommended, but not required, that students have attended a tactical driving course or an emergency vehicle operations course within the past three years. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night portion. The course hours will be adjusted on day 2 of the course to still allow for an 8 hour training day. The course now also includes police utilities (SUV) for those officers driving them on duty. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. Students will receive classroom and hands-on practical training in the use of the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), tire deflation devices, vehicle intercept (Swoop), channeling, and moving/ stationary roadblocks. Legal and liability issues will also be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used.
Driving: Pursuit Termination Techniques Nov 4, 2025 - Nov 6, 2025 05-359-25-08 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $600 $675 7 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity including but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. It is also recommended, but not required, that students have attended a tactical driving course or an emergency vehicle operations course within the past three years. All students must bring a current driver's/operator's license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. COMMENTS: This course will also include a night portion. The course hours will be adjusted on day 2 of the course to still allow for an 8 hour training day. The course now also includes police utilities (SUV) for those officers driving them on duty. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. Students will receive classroom and hands-on practical training in the use of the Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), tire deflation devices, vehicle intercept (Swoop), channeling, and moving/ stationary roadblocks. Legal and liability issues will also be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used.
Firearms and Explosives: Basic Precision Rifle Skills Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025 54-168-25-01 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $550 $625 6 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 250 rounds of MATCH grade ammunition, Precision Rifle System, sling. OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT: Shooting mat, range cart/buggy/wagon This three-day course is the first of a three-part series on the precision rifle system. Topics covered in the class include: Fundamentals of precision rifle operation, care and maintenance, zeroing, positional shooting, MOA and MIL optic familiarization.
Firearms and Explosives: Basic Precision Rifle Skills Jul 22, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025 54-168-25-02 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $550 $625 0 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 250 rounds of MATCH grade ammunition, Precision Rifle System, sling. OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT: Shooting mat, range cart/buggy/wagon This three-day course is the first of a three-part series on the precision rifle system. Topics covered in the class include: Fundamentals of precision rifle operation, care and maintenance, zeroing, positional shooting, MOA and MIL optic familiarization.
Firearms and Explosives: Court Officer Firearms Basic Training May 6, 2025 - May 15, 2025 04-489-25-01 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $1050 $1300 8 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Semi-automatic pistol, duty holster, 3 magazines, magazine holder, eye protection, hearing protection, ball cap, handheld flashlight/holder, and body armor. Students must wear appropriate clothing for possible weather changes. Students must also bring a coat, jacket, sweatshirt, or other long sleeve shirt for use during scenarios. *** Ammunition will be provided. *** COMMENTS: This course is broken up into 6 days over multiple weeks. There will be 3 consecutive days of training followed by several days off. Then the final 3 consecutive days of training. Any questions regarding the schedule can be sent to aaron.coey@ohioattorneygeneral.gov . This 6 day, 40 hour course is designed to provide basic semi-automatic pistol training for bailiffs, court security officers, court constables, probation officers, and other applicable court personnel. The training will include weapon manipulation, weapon retention, fundamentals of marksmanship, reloads, malfunctions, multiple targets, use of cover/concealment, and alternative shooting positions. Students will also participate in decision-making training that will include threat identification and force on force scenarios.
Firearms and Explosives: Court Officer Firearms Basic Training Sep 9, 2025 - Sep 16, 2025 04-489-25-02 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $1050 $1300 3 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Semi-automatic pistol, duty holster, 3 magazines, magazine holder, eye protection, hearing protection, ball cap, handheld flashlight/holder, and body armor. Students must wear appropriate clothing for possible weather changes. Students must also bring a coat, jacket, sweatshirt, or other long sleeve shirt for use during scenarios. *** Ammunition will be provided. *** COMMENTS: This course is broken up into 6 days over multiple weeks. There will be 3 consecutive days of training followed by several days off. Then the final 3 consecutive days of training. Any questions regarding the schedule can be sent to aaron.coey@ohioattorneygeneral.gov . This 6 day, 40 hour course is designed to provide basic semi-automatic pistol training for bailiffs, court security officers, court constables, probation officers, and other applicable court personnel. The training will include weapon manipulation, weapon retention, fundamentals of marksmanship, reloads, malfunctions, multiple targets, use of cover/concealment, and alternative shooting positions. Students will also participate in decision-making training that will include threat identification and force on force scenarios.
Firearms and Explosives: Police Rifle-Carbine Instructor Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 10, 2025 104-000-25-02 Indian Hill Firing Range - 7108 Glendale-Milford Road, Milford, Ohio 45150 $600 $700 16 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). *** Participants must pass the OPOTC Patrol Rifle/Carbine Qualification course of fire on the morning of the first day to remain in the class. *** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 900 rounds full metal jacket (FMJ), 200 pistol rounds, AR15, M16, or variant, duty pistol, a minimum of three magazines for the carbine and three magazines for the pistol, duty belt, holster, magazine pouches, handheld flashlight, rifle sling, and body armor. No armor piercing (green tip) ammunition will be permitted into the class. Optional Equipment: Individual medical needs (e.g., rescue inhalers, EpiPens), hydration, sunscreen, shooting mat. The Police Rifle/Carbine Instructor Course is physically demanding and directed at officers seeking instructional certification for the police rifle/carbine. This is NOT a beginner's course, so students must be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. Instruction focuses on: firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure, fundamentals of marksmanship, instructional concepts, and correcting shooter error. Additional topics include rifle/carbine maintenance and sight calibration/zero. Be prepared for long days on the range including an adjusted schedule on one of the days to accommodate live fire during low-level light conditions. Successful completion of the course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Police Rifle/Carbine Requalification Instructor Certification.
Firearms and Explosives: Police Rifle-Carbine Instructor May 20, 2025 - May 23, 2025 04-129-25-03 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $650 $750 20 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). *** Participants must pass the OPOTC Patrol Rifle/Carbine Qualification course of fire on the morning of the first day to remain in the class. *** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 900 rounds full metal jacket (FMJ), 200 pistol rounds, AR15, M16, or variant, duty pistol, a minimum of three magazines for the carbine and three magazines for the pistol, duty belt, holster, magazine pouches, handheld flashlight, rifle sling, and body armor. No armor piercing (green tip) ammunition will be permitted into the class. Optional Equipment: Individual medical needs (e.g., rescue inhalers, EpiPens), hydration, sunscreen, shooting mat. The Police Rifle/Carbine Instructor Course is physically demanding and directed at officers seeking instructional certification for the police rifle/carbine. This is NOT a beginner's course, so students must be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. Instruction focuses on: firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure, fundamentals of marksmanship, instructional concepts, and correcting shooter error. Additional topics include rifle/carbine maintenance and sight calibration/zero. Be prepared for long days on the range including an adjusted schedule on one of the days to accommodate live fire during low-level light conditions. Successful completion of the course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Police Rifle/Carbine Requalification Instructor Certification.
Firearms and Explosives: Police Rifle-Carbine Instructor Jun 24, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 04-129-25-01 Portage County Training Center 9640 Colt Road Mantua OH 44255 $600 $700 16 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). *** Participants must pass the OPOTC Patrol Rifle/Carbine Qualification course of fire on the morning of the first day to remain in the class. *** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 900 rounds full metal jacket (FMJ), 200 pistol rounds, AR15, M16, or variant, duty pistol, a minimum of three magazines for the carbine and three magazines for the pistol, duty belt, holster, magazine pouches, handheld flashlight, rifle sling, and body armor. No armor piercing (green tip) ammunition will be permitted into the class. Optional Equipment: Individual medical needs (e.g., rescue inhalers, EpiPens), hydration, sunscreen, shooting mat. The Police Rifle/Carbine Instructor Course is physically demanding and directed at officers seeking instructional certification for the police rifle/carbine. This is NOT a beginner's course, so students must be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. Instruction focuses on: firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure, fundamentals of marksmanship, instructional concepts, and correcting shooter error. Additional topics include rifle/carbine maintenance and sight calibration/zero. Be prepared for long days on the range including an adjusted schedule on one of the days to accommodate live fire during low-level light conditions. Successful completion of the course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Police Rifle/Carbine Requalification Instructor Certification.
Firearms and Explosives: Police Rifle-Carbine Instructor Aug 26, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025 104-000-25-01 Portage County Training Center 9640 Colt Road Mantua OH 44255 $600 $700 16 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). *** Participants must pass the OPOTC Patrol Rifle/Carbine Qualification course of fire on the morning of the first day to remain in the class. *** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 900 rounds full metal jacket (FMJ), 200 pistol rounds, AR15, M16, or variant, duty pistol, a minimum of three magazines for the carbine and three magazines for the pistol, duty belt, holster, magazine pouches, handheld flashlight, rifle sling, and body armor. No armor piercing (green tip) ammunition will be permitted into the class. Optional Equipment: Individual medical needs (e.g., rescue inhalers, EpiPens), hydration, sunscreen, shooting mat. The Police Rifle/Carbine Instructor Course is physically demanding and directed at officers seeking instructional certification for the police rifle/carbine. This is NOT a beginner's course, so students must be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. Instruction focuses on: firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure, fundamentals of marksmanship, instructional concepts, and correcting shooter error. Additional topics include rifle/carbine maintenance and sight calibration/zero. Be prepared for long days on the range including an adjusted schedule on one of the days to accommodate live fire during low-level light conditions. Successful completion of the course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Police Rifle/Carbine Requalification Instructor Certification.
Firearms and Explosives: Police Rifle-Carbine Instructor Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025 104-000-25-03 Indian Hill Firing Range - 7108 Glendale-Milford Road, Milford, Ohio 45150 $600 $700 3 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). *** Participants must pass the OPOTC Patrol Rifle/Carbine Qualification course of fire on the morning of the first day to remain in the class. *** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 900 rounds full metal jacket (FMJ), 200 pistol rounds, AR15, M16, or variant, duty pistol, a minimum of three magazines for the carbine and three magazines for the pistol, duty belt, holster, magazine pouches, handheld flashlight, rifle sling, and body armor. No armor piercing (green tip) ammunition will be permitted into the class. Optional Equipment: Individual medical needs (e.g., rescue inhalers, EpiPens), hydration, sunscreen, shooting mat. The Police Rifle/Carbine Instructor Course is physically demanding and directed at officers seeking instructional certification for the police rifle/carbine. This is NOT a beginner's course, so students must be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. Instruction focuses on: firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure, fundamentals of marksmanship, instructional concepts, and correcting shooter error. Additional topics include rifle/carbine maintenance and sight calibration/zero. Be prepared for long days on the range including an adjusted schedule on one of the days to accommodate live fire during low-level light conditions. Successful completion of the course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Police Rifle/Carbine Requalification Instructor Certification.
Firearms and Explosives: Police Rifle-Carbine Instructor Sep 23, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 04-129-25-02 Portage County Training Center 9640 Colt Road Mantua OH 44255 $600 $700 16 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). *** Participants must pass the OPOTC Patrol Rifle/Carbine Qualification course of fire on the morning of the first day to remain in the class. *** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 900 rounds full metal jacket (FMJ), 200 pistol rounds, AR15, M16, or variant, duty pistol, a minimum of three magazines for the carbine and three magazines for the pistol, duty belt, holster, magazine pouches, handheld flashlight, rifle sling, and body armor. No armor piercing (green tip) ammunition will be permitted into the class. Optional Equipment: Individual medical needs (e.g., rescue inhalers, EpiPens), hydration, sunscreen, shooting mat. The Police Rifle/Carbine Instructor Course is physically demanding and directed at officers seeking instructional certification for the police rifle/carbine. This is NOT a beginner's course, so students must be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. Instruction focuses on: firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure, fundamentals of marksmanship, instructional concepts, and correcting shooter error. Additional topics include rifle/carbine maintenance and sight calibration/zero. Be prepared for long days on the range including an adjusted schedule on one of the days to accommodate live fire during low-level light conditions. Successful completion of the course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Police Rifle/Carbine Requalification Instructor Certification.
Firearms and Explosives: Police Rifle-Carbine Instructor Oct 21, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025 04-129-25-04 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $650 $750 20 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). *** Participants must pass the OPOTC Patrol Rifle/Carbine Qualification course of fire on the morning of the first day to remain in the class. *** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 900 rounds full metal jacket (FMJ), 200 pistol rounds, AR15, M16, or variant, duty pistol, a minimum of three magazines for the carbine and three magazines for the pistol, duty belt, holster, magazine pouches, handheld flashlight, rifle sling, and body armor. No armor piercing (green tip) ammunition will be permitted into the class. Optional Equipment: Individual medical needs (e.g., rescue inhalers, EpiPens), hydration, sunscreen, shooting mat. The Police Rifle/Carbine Instructor Course is physically demanding and directed at officers seeking instructional certification for the police rifle/carbine. This is NOT a beginner's course, so students must be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. Instruction focuses on: firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure, fundamentals of marksmanship, instructional concepts, and correcting shooter error. Additional topics include rifle/carbine maintenance and sight calibration/zero. Be prepared for long days on the range including an adjusted schedule on one of the days to accommodate live fire during low-level light conditions. Successful completion of the course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Police Rifle/Carbine Requalification Instructor Certification.
Firearms and Explosives: Precision Rifle Instructor May 19, 2025 - May 23, 2025 56-492-25-01 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $775 $900 12 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: • Semi-auto Pistol Instructor (OPOTA) Basic Precision Rifle Skills (OPOTA) and Precision Rifle Operator (OPOTA), or • Semi-auto Pistol Instructor (OPOTA) and Precision Rifle Operator 40-hour (OTOA), or • Semi-auto Pistol Instructor (OPOTA) and 40-hour Basic Sniper (FBI) TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 500 Rounds of match grade ammunition and 150 rounds of pistol ammunition. Department issued or authorized precision rifle, sling, magazine or ammo carrier, department issued or authorized sidearm, holster, three pistol mags., mag. carrier, flashlight, body armor, range appropriate clothing, brimmed hat, eye and ear protection. OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT: Shooting mat, range cart/buggy/wagon COMMENTS: Students will be required to pass the state qualification to enter the class, perform student presentations, achieve 100% on the state qualification to exit the class, and pass a written exam. This course is for the precision rifle operator tasked with training and qualifying other precision rifle operators. Students will be able to teach the fundamentals of this weapon and conduct qualification certification as required by the OPOTC. Topics to be covered include: marksmanship fundamentals; equipment care and maintenance; realistic shooting positions (conventional and unconventional); optic sight adjustments; deployment considerations; firing techniques; and planning and documenting training.
Firearms and Explosives: Precision Rifle Instructor Oct 6, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025 56-492-25-02 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $775 $900 2 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: • Semi-auto Pistol Instructor (OPOTA) Basic Precision Rifle Skills (OPOTA) and Precision Rifle Operator (OPOTA), or • Semi-auto Pistol Instructor (OPOTA) and Precision Rifle Operator 40-hour (OTOA), or • Semi-auto Pistol Instructor (OPOTA) and 40-hour Basic Sniper (FBI) TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 500 Rounds of match grade ammunition and 150 rounds of pistol ammunition. Department issued or authorized precision rifle, sling, magazine or ammo carrier, department issued or authorized sidearm, holster, three pistol mags., mag. carrier, flashlight, body armor, range appropriate clothing, brimmed hat, eye and ear protection. OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT: Shooting mat, range cart/buggy/wagon COMMENTS: Students will be required to pass the state qualification to enter the class, perform student presentations, achieve 100% on the state qualification to exit the class, and pass a written exam. This course is for the precision rifle operator tasked with training and qualifying other precision rifle operators. Students will be able to teach the fundamentals of this weapon and conduct qualification certification as required by the OPOTC. Topics to be covered include: marksmanship fundamentals; equipment care and maintenance; realistic shooting positions (conventional and unconventional); optic sight adjustments; deployment considerations; firing techniques; and planning and documenting training.
Firearms and Explosives: Red Dot Sight Instructor Mar 18, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025 04-008-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $475 $525 20 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: • OPOTA Semi-auto Pistol Instructor, or • OPOTA Firearms Instructor: The Big Three (Semi-auto pistol, Rifle, Shotgun), or • OPOTA 2-week Firearms Instructor (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver) TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer /Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 800 rounds of ammunition, semi-automatic pistol with red dot sight, duty holster, 3 magazines, magazine holder, eye protection, hearing protection, ball cap, handheld flashlight/holder, weapon mounted flashlight, body armor, night vision goggles (if applicable) OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT: Range cart/buggy/wagon Course Description: This course will familiarize the student with the implementation of red dot sights (RDS) on duty pistols. The course will cover equipment requirements and considerations for duty use, policy examples, sight pictures, sight acquisition, presentations, zeroing, sight reading/ tracking, target transitions, alternate positions, barricade shooting, malfunctions, shooting on the move, and low light engagements. Students will learn how to develop and instruct other students on various topics covered throughout the class.
Firearms and Explosives: Red Dot Sight Instructor Apr 8, 2025 - Apr 9, 2025 04-008-25-02 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $475 $525 13 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: • OPOTA Semi-auto Pistol Instructor, or • OPOTA Firearms Instructor: The Big Three (Semi-auto pistol, Rifle, Shotgun), or • OPOTA 2-week Firearms Instructor (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver) TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer /Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 800 rounds of ammunition, semi-automatic pistol with red dot sight, duty holster, 3 magazines, magazine holder, eye protection, hearing protection, ball cap, handheld flashlight/holder, weapon mounted flashlight, body armor, night vision goggles (if applicable) OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT: Range cart/buggy/wagon Course Description: This course will familiarize the student with the implementation of red dot sights (RDS) on duty pistols. The course will cover equipment requirements and considerations for duty use, policy examples, sight pictures, sight acquisition, presentations, zeroing, sight reading/ tracking, target transitions, alternate positions, barricade shooting, malfunctions, shooting on the move, and low light engagements. Students will learn how to develop and instruct other students on various topics covered throughout the class.
Firearms and Explosives: Red Dot Sight Instructor May 5, 2025 - May 6, 2025 04-008-25-03 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $475 $525 4 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: • OPOTA Semi-auto Pistol Instructor, or • OPOTA Firearms Instructor: The Big Three (Semi-auto pistol, Rifle, Shotgun), or • OPOTA 2-week Firearms Instructor (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver) TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer /Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 800 rounds of ammunition, semi-automatic pistol with red dot sight, duty holster, 3 magazines, magazine holder, eye protection, hearing protection, ball cap, handheld flashlight/holder, weapon mounted flashlight, body armor, night vision goggles (if applicable) OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT: Range cart/buggy/wagon Course Description: This course will familiarize the student with the implementation of red dot sights (RDS) on duty pistols. The course will cover equipment requirements and considerations for duty use, policy examples, sight pictures, sight acquisition, presentations, zeroing, sight reading/ tracking, target transitions, alternate positions, barricade shooting, malfunctions, shooting on the move, and low light engagements. Students will learn how to develop and instruct other students on various topics covered throughout the class.
Firearms and Explosives: Red Dot Sight Instructor Jun 24, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025 04-008-25-04 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $475 $525 1 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: • OPOTA Semi-auto Pistol Instructor, or • OPOTA Firearms Instructor: The Big Three (Semi-auto pistol, Rifle, Shotgun), or • OPOTA 2-week Firearms Instructor (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver) TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer /Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 800 rounds of ammunition, semi-automatic pistol with red dot sight, duty holster, 3 magazines, magazine holder, eye protection, hearing protection, ball cap, handheld flashlight/holder, weapon mounted flashlight, body armor, night vision goggles (if applicable) OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT: Range cart/buggy/wagon Course Description: This course will familiarize the student with the implementation of red dot sights (RDS) on duty pistols. The course will cover equipment requirements and considerations for duty use, policy examples, sight pictures, sight acquisition, presentations, zeroing, sight reading/ tracking, target transitions, alternate positions, barricade shooting, malfunctions, shooting on the move, and low light engagements. Students will learn how to develop and instruct other students on various topics covered throughout the class.
Firearms and Explosives: Revolver Instructor Apr 23, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025 04-172-25-01 Great Oaks Public Safety Services 200 Scarlet Oaks Drive Cincinnati OH 45241 $350 $400 4 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). *** Students will be required to pass the state qualification course on the morning of the first day to remain in class. *** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT; 700 rounds of ammunition, duty revolver, duty belt, holster, and 3 loading devices. Rain gear, body armor, a brimmed hat, eye and ear protection, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent spray will also be needed. This course prepares students to function as a revolver instructor. This course covers the unique aspect of the revolver and revolver shooting techniques. This is not a beginner’s course. Students should have a working knowledge of their revolvers. There will be a brief update on legal matters and range issues. The remainder of the course will focus on diagnosing and correcting shooter errors. Successful completion of the course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Revolver Re-qualification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Revolver Instructor Oct 8, 2025 - Oct 9, 2025 04-172-25-02 Great Oaks Public Safety Services 200 Scarlet Oaks Drive Cincinnati OH 45241 $350 $400 0 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). *** Students will be required to pass the state qualification course on the morning of the first day to remain in class. *** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT; 700 rounds of ammunition, duty revolver, duty belt, holster, and 3 loading devices. Rain gear, body armor, a brimmed hat, eye and ear protection, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent spray will also be needed. This course prepares students to function as a revolver instructor. This course covers the unique aspect of the revolver and revolver shooting techniques. This is not a beginner’s course. Students should have a working knowledge of their revolvers. There will be a brief update on legal matters and range issues. The remainder of the course will focus on diagnosing and correcting shooter errors. Successful completion of the course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Revolver Re-qualification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Revolver Instructor Oct 30, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 04-172-25-03 Cuyahoga Falls Indoor Range - 3497 Wyoga Lake Road, Stow OH 44224 $350 $400 1 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). *** Students will be required to pass the state qualification course on the morning of the first day to remain in class. *** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT; 700 rounds of ammunition, duty revolver, duty belt, holster, and 3 loading devices. Rain gear, body armor, a brimmed hat, eye and ear protection, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent spray will also be needed. This course prepares students to function as a revolver instructor. This course covers the unique aspect of the revolver and revolver shooting techniques. This is not a beginner’s course. Students should have a working knowledge of their revolvers. There will be a brief update on legal matters and range issues. The remainder of the course will focus on diagnosing and correcting shooter errors. Successful completion of the course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Revolver Re-qualification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Revolver Instructor Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025 04-172-25-04 Stark County Sheriff's Office Training Center 143 First Street, SE, Massillon, OH 44646 $350 $400 3 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). *** Students will be required to pass the state qualification course on the morning of the first day to remain in class. *** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT; 700 rounds of ammunition, duty revolver, duty belt, holster, and 3 loading devices. Rain gear, body armor, a brimmed hat, eye and ear protection, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent spray will also be needed. This course prepares students to function as a revolver instructor. This course covers the unique aspect of the revolver and revolver shooting techniques. This is not a beginner’s course. Students should have a working knowledge of their revolvers. There will be a brief update on legal matters and range issues. The remainder of the course will focus on diagnosing and correcting shooter errors. Successful completion of the course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Revolver Re-qualification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Select Fire Weapon Instructor Apr 15, 2025 - Apr 16, 2025 06-050-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $800 $850 15 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: • SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR and POLICE RIFLE CARBINE INSTRUCTOR, or • FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 800 rounds of rifle ammunition, 200 rounds of pistol ammunition, AR15/M16 variant type, or other select fire weapon, sling, 3 magazine and magazine carrier, semi auto pistol, duty belt, holster, magazine carrier, 3 magazines, large marker, and laptop computer. Soft body armor and proper range attire. Eye and hearing protection and brimmed hat. OPIONAL EQUIPTMENT: Range cart/buggy/wagon COMMENTS: Participants must pass the OPOTC Select Fire Weapons Qualification course of fire on the morning of the first day to remain in the class. This course is for officers seeking instructional skills with select fire weapons systems. This class covers firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedures and tactical shooting skills. Students will learn to instruct principles that will increase students' speed, accuracy and confidence with a select fire weapon. Additional topics include; rifle/carbine maintenance, accessories, sight calibration/zero, ready and firing positions, automatic firing techniques, shooting on the move, engagements from cover, and weapon transitions.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024 54-022-24-21 Bay Village Police Dept., 28000 Wolf Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140 $1100 $1225 12 /14 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Jan 27, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025 54-022-25-01 Cuyahoga Falls Indoor Range - 3497 Wyoga Lake Road, Stow OH 44224 $1100 $1250 16 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Feb 24, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025 54-022-25-02 Cuyahoga Falls Indoor Range - 3497 Wyoga Lake Road, Stow OH 44224 $1100 $1250 16 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Mar 10, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025 54-022-25-03 Clark State - Champaign County Outdoor Shooting Range - 1512 South US Hwy 68, Urbana, OH 43078 $875 $1000 9 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Mar 24, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 54-022-25-04 Cuyahoga Falls Indoor Range - 3497 Wyoga Lake Road, Stow OH 44224 $1100 $1250 2 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025 54-022-25-05 Stark County Sheriff's Office Training Center 143 First Street, SE, Massillon, OH 44646 $1100 $1250 4 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025 54-022-25-06 Clark State - Champaign County Outdoor Shooting Range - 1512 South US Hwy 68, Urbana, OH 43078 $875 $1000 1 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 54-022-25-08 Great Oaks Public Safety Services 200 Scarlet Oaks Drive Cincinnati OH 45241 $920 $1045 2 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Oct 6, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025 54-022-25-09 Cuyahoga Falls Indoor Range - 3497 Wyoga Lake Road, Stow OH 44224 $920 $1045 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Oct 20, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025 54-022-25-07 Clark State - Champaign County Outdoor Shooting Range - 1512 South US Hwy 68, Urbana, OH 43078 $875 $1000 0 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025 54-022-25-10 Stark County Sheriff's Office Training Center 143 First Street, SE, Massillon, OH 44646 $920 $1045 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025 54-022-25-11 Great Oaks Public Safety Services 200 Scarlet Oaks Drive Cincinnati OH 45241 $920 $1045 0 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Dec 15, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 54-022-25-12 Cuyahoga Falls Indoor Range - 3497 Wyoga Lake Road, Stow OH 44224 $920 $1045 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: This course is a prerequisite for all firearms instructor courses. Students should be proficient with their firearm and related equipment. A passing score must be fired on the Pistol Qualification Course on Day 1 to remain in the course. The Pistol Operator Course is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 1,200 rounds of ammunition, a minimum of three magazines, eye/ear protection and appropriate range attire are required. Laptop computer capable of reading a USB drive with pdf and/or Doc files, markers. In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. COMMENTS: Note: This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor for the semi-auto pistol. Students are required to have a good working knowledge of the semi-auto pistol upon entering this course. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginner's course. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor May 26, 2025 - May 30, 2025 04-022-25-01 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $920 $1045 4 /16 Register
PREREQUISITE(S) OPOTC basic semi-auto pistol training TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: semi-automatic pistol, duty holster, 3 magazines, magazine holder, eye protection, hearing protection, ball cap, handheld flashlight/holder, and body armor. Students must wear appropriate clothing for possible weather changes. **London courses only - ammunition will be provided** COMMENTS: In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Students will cover principles of manipulating and shooting the semi-automatic pistol. Topics include: principles of marksmanship, reloads, malfunctions, tactics, range management, range safety, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor. This is not a beginner's course. Students will be required to pass a pre-course qualification test for Semi-Automatic Pistol on the first day of the course. Students who fail the qualification after two attempts will dismissed from the course. There will be extended hours for a night shoot. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This course serves as a prerequisite for all other OPOTA firearms instructor courses.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 04-022-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $920 $1045 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITE(S) OPOTC basic semi-auto pistol training TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: semi-automatic pistol, duty holster, 3 magazines, magazine holder, eye protection, hearing protection, ball cap, handheld flashlight/holder, and body armor. Students must wear appropriate clothing for possible weather changes. **London courses only - ammunition will be provided** COMMENTS: In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Students will cover principles of manipulating and shooting the semi-automatic pistol. Topics include: principles of marksmanship, reloads, malfunctions, tactics, range management, range safety, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor. This is not a beginner's course. Students will be required to pass a pre-course qualification test for Semi-Automatic Pistol on the first day of the course. Students who fail the qualification after two attempts will dismissed from the course. There will be extended hours for a night shoot. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This course serves as a prerequisite for all other OPOTA firearms instructor courses.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 04-022-25-03 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $920 $1045 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITE(S) OPOTC basic semi-auto pistol training TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: semi-automatic pistol, duty holster, 3 magazines, magazine holder, eye protection, hearing protection, ball cap, handheld flashlight/holder, and body armor. Students must wear appropriate clothing for possible weather changes. **London courses only - ammunition will be provided** COMMENTS: In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Students will cover principles of manipulating and shooting the semi-automatic pistol. Topics include: principles of marksmanship, reloads, malfunctions, tactics, range management, range safety, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor. This is not a beginner's course. Students will be required to pass a pre-course qualification test for Semi-Automatic Pistol on the first day of the course. Students who fail the qualification after two attempts will dismissed from the course. There will be extended hours for a night shoot. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This course serves as a prerequisite for all other OPOTA firearms instructor courses.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Sep 22, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 04-022-25-04 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $920 $1045 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITE(S) OPOTC basic semi-auto pistol training TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: semi-automatic pistol, duty holster, 3 magazines, magazine holder, eye protection, hearing protection, ball cap, handheld flashlight/holder, and body armor. Students must wear appropriate clothing for possible weather changes. **London courses only - ammunition will be provided** COMMENTS: In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Students will cover principles of manipulating and shooting the semi-automatic pistol. Topics include: principles of marksmanship, reloads, malfunctions, tactics, range management, range safety, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor. This is not a beginner's course. Students will be required to pass a pre-course qualification test for Semi-Automatic Pistol on the first day of the course. Students who fail the qualification after two attempts will dismissed from the course. There will be extended hours for a night shoot. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This course serves as a prerequisite for all other OPOTA firearms instructor courses.
Firearms and Explosives: Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor Oct 6, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025 04-022-25-05 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $920 $1045 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITE(S) OPOTC basic semi-auto pistol training TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: semi-automatic pistol, duty holster, 3 magazines, magazine holder, eye protection, hearing protection, ball cap, handheld flashlight/holder, and body armor. Students must wear appropriate clothing for possible weather changes. **London courses only - ammunition will be provided** COMMENTS: In order to maintain range safety and uniformity of instruction, the firearm used during the Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor class is limited to the common caliber of firearms that law enforcement carries for regular duty as a sidearm/handgun in a holster, such as 9mm, .40 caliber and .45 caliber. No AR style pistols or a conversion of the AR style pistol are permitted, regardless of caliber. Effective July 1, 2021, by the end of the course, all students will be required to score a 100% (25 out of 25) on the state pistol qualification to successfully complete the course. You will be given several attempts throughout the class to meet these standards. This course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Students will cover principles of manipulating and shooting the semi-automatic pistol. Topics include: principles of marksmanship, reloads, malfunctions, tactics, range management, range safety, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor. This is not a beginner's course. Students will be required to pass a pre-course qualification test for Semi-Automatic Pistol on the first day of the course. Students who fail the qualification after two attempts will dismissed from the course. There will be extended hours for a night shoot. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This course serves as a prerequisite for all other OPOTA firearms instructor courses.
Firearms and Explosives: Shotgun Instructor Dec 16, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024 04-009-24-07 Stark County Sheriff's Office Training Center 143 First Street, SE, Massillon, OH 44646 $475 $550 16 /0 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 250 rounds of duty buckshot, 100 slug rounds, 500 birdshot, 200 pistol rounds, duty shotgun, duty pistol, gun belt with magazine pouches, 3 pistol magazines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): eye and ear protection, a ballistic vest (external or concealable), a brimmed ball-cap, closed toe shoes, long pants, water bottle, rain gear, and sun screen. Optional Equipment: Shotgun sling, weapon mounted light, tactical gloves, knee-pads, and shooting mat. COMMENTS: ** Participants must pass the OPOTC Shotgun Qualification course of fire the morning of day one to continue the class. ** This course prepares the student to function as a shotgun instructor. Instruction covers firearms safety, operational procedures, correction of shooting errors, shooting skills, and instructional concepts. Additional topics include: Ready positions, conditions of the shotgun, shooting positions, shooting on the move, barricades, malfunctions, and transition drills. Successful completion of this course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Shotgun Requalification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Shotgun Instructor Feb 18, 2025 - Feb 20, 2025 04-009-25-06 Great Oaks Public Safety Services 200 Scarlet Oaks Drive Cincinnati OH 45241 $475 $550 16 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 250 rounds of duty buckshot, 100 slug rounds, 500 birdshot, 200 pistol rounds, duty shotgun, duty pistol, gun belt with magazine pouches, 3 pistol magazines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): eye and ear protection, a ballistic vest (external or concealable), a brimmed ball-cap, closed toe shoes, long pants, water bottle, rain gear, and sun screen. Optional Equipment: Shotgun sling, weapon mounted light, tactical gloves, knee-pads, and shooting mat. COMMENTS: ** Participants must pass the OPOTC Shotgun Qualification course of fire the morning of day one to continue the class. ** This course prepares the student to function as a shotgun instructor. Instruction covers firearms safety, operational procedures, correction of shooting errors, shooting skills, and instructional concepts. Additional topics include: Ready positions, conditions of the shotgun, shooting positions, shooting on the move, barricades, malfunctions, and transition drills. Successful completion of this course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Shotgun Requalification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Shotgun Instructor Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 13, 2025 04-009-25-04 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $500 $575 20 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 250 rounds of duty buckshot, 100 slug rounds, 500 birdshot, 200 pistol rounds, duty shotgun, duty pistol, gun belt with magazine pouches, 3 pistol magazines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): eye and ear protection, a ballistic vest (external or concealable), a brimmed ball-cap, closed toe shoes, long pants, water bottle, rain gear, and sun screen. Optional Equipment: Shotgun sling, weapon mounted light, tactical gloves, knee-pads, and shooting mat. COMMENTS: ** Participants must pass the OPOTC Shotgun Qualification course of fire the morning of day one to continue the class. ** This course prepares the student to function as a shotgun instructor. Instruction covers firearms safety, operational procedures, correction of shooting errors, shooting skills, and instructional concepts. Additional topics include: Ready positions, conditions of the shotgun, shooting positions, shooting on the move, barricades, malfunctions, and transition drills. Successful completion of this course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Shotgun Requalification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Shotgun Instructor Mar 17, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025 04-009-25-01 Clark State - Champaign County Outdoor Shooting Range - 1512 South US Hwy 68, Urbana, OH 43078 $475 $550 8 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 250 rounds of duty buckshot, 100 slug rounds, 500 birdshot, 200 pistol rounds, duty shotgun, duty pistol, gun belt with magazine pouches, 3 pistol magazines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): eye and ear protection, a ballistic vest (external or concealable), a brimmed ball-cap, closed toe shoes, long pants, water bottle, rain gear, and sun screen. Optional Equipment: Shotgun sling, weapon mounted light, tactical gloves, knee-pads, and shooting mat. COMMENTS: ** Participants must pass the OPOTC Shotgun Qualification course of fire the morning of day one to continue the class. ** This course prepares the student to function as a shotgun instructor. Instruction covers firearms safety, operational procedures, correction of shooting errors, shooting skills, and instructional concepts. Additional topics include: Ready positions, conditions of the shotgun, shooting positions, shooting on the move, barricades, malfunctions, and transition drills. Successful completion of this course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Shotgun Requalification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Shotgun Instructor Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025 04-009-25-02 Clark State - Champaign County Outdoor Shooting Range - 1512 South US Hwy 68, Urbana, OH 43078 $475 $550 3 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 250 rounds of duty buckshot, 100 slug rounds, 500 birdshot, 200 pistol rounds, duty shotgun, duty pistol, gun belt with magazine pouches, 3 pistol magazines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): eye and ear protection, a ballistic vest (external or concealable), a brimmed ball-cap, closed toe shoes, long pants, water bottle, rain gear, and sun screen. Optional Equipment: Shotgun sling, weapon mounted light, tactical gloves, knee-pads, and shooting mat. COMMENTS: ** Participants must pass the OPOTC Shotgun Qualification course of fire the morning of day one to continue the class. ** This course prepares the student to function as a shotgun instructor. Instruction covers firearms safety, operational procedures, correction of shooting errors, shooting skills, and instructional concepts. Additional topics include: Ready positions, conditions of the shotgun, shooting positions, shooting on the move, barricades, malfunctions, and transition drills. Successful completion of this course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Shotgun Requalification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Shotgun Instructor Aug 5, 2025 - Aug 7, 2025 04-009-25-07 Great Oaks Public Safety Services 200 Scarlet Oaks Drive Cincinnati OH 45241 $475 $550 0 /15 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 250 rounds of duty buckshot, 100 slug rounds, 500 birdshot, 200 pistol rounds, duty shotgun, duty pistol, gun belt with magazine pouches, 3 pistol magazines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): eye and ear protection, a ballistic vest (external or concealable), a brimmed ball-cap, closed toe shoes, long pants, water bottle, rain gear, and sun screen. Optional Equipment: Shotgun sling, weapon mounted light, tactical gloves, knee-pads, and shooting mat. COMMENTS: ** Participants must pass the OPOTC Shotgun Qualification course of fire the morning of day one to continue the class. ** This course prepares the student to function as a shotgun instructor. Instruction covers firearms safety, operational procedures, correction of shooting errors, shooting skills, and instructional concepts. Additional topics include: Ready positions, conditions of the shotgun, shooting positions, shooting on the move, barricades, malfunctions, and transition drills. Successful completion of this course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Shotgun Requalification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Shotgun Instructor Oct 21, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025 04-009-25-05 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $500 $575 3 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 250 rounds of duty buckshot, 100 slug rounds, 500 birdshot, 200 pistol rounds, duty shotgun, duty pistol, gun belt with magazine pouches, 3 pistol magazines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): eye and ear protection, a ballistic vest (external or concealable), a brimmed ball-cap, closed toe shoes, long pants, water bottle, rain gear, and sun screen. Optional Equipment: Shotgun sling, weapon mounted light, tactical gloves, knee-pads, and shooting mat. COMMENTS: ** Participants must pass the OPOTC Shotgun Qualification course of fire the morning of day one to continue the class. ** This course prepares the student to function as a shotgun instructor. Instruction covers firearms safety, operational procedures, correction of shooting errors, shooting skills, and instructional concepts. Additional topics include: Ready positions, conditions of the shotgun, shooting positions, shooting on the move, barricades, malfunctions, and transition drills. Successful completion of this course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Shotgun Requalification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Shotgun Instructor Oct 27, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025 04-009-25-03 Clark State - Champaign County Outdoor Shooting Range - 1512 South US Hwy 68, Urbana, OH 43078 $475 $550 0 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 250 rounds of duty buckshot, 100 slug rounds, 500 birdshot, 200 pistol rounds, duty shotgun, duty pistol, gun belt with magazine pouches, 3 pistol magazines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): eye and ear protection, a ballistic vest (external or concealable), a brimmed ball-cap, closed toe shoes, long pants, water bottle, rain gear, and sun screen. Optional Equipment: Shotgun sling, weapon mounted light, tactical gloves, knee-pads, and shooting mat. COMMENTS: ** Participants must pass the OPOTC Shotgun Qualification course of fire the morning of day one to continue the class. ** This course prepares the student to function as a shotgun instructor. Instruction covers firearms safety, operational procedures, correction of shooting errors, shooting skills, and instructional concepts. Additional topics include: Ready positions, conditions of the shotgun, shooting positions, shooting on the move, barricades, malfunctions, and transition drills. Successful completion of this course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Shotgun Requalification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Shotgun Instructor Oct 27, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025 04-009-25-08 Cuyahoga Falls Indoor Range - 3497 Wyoga Lake Road, Stow OH 44224 $475 $550 12 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 250 rounds of duty buckshot, 100 slug rounds, 500 birdshot, 200 pistol rounds, duty shotgun, duty pistol, gun belt with magazine pouches, 3 pistol magazines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): eye and ear protection, a ballistic vest (external or concealable), a brimmed ball-cap, closed toe shoes, long pants, water bottle, rain gear, and sun screen. Optional Equipment: Shotgun sling, weapon mounted light, tactical gloves, knee-pads, and shooting mat. COMMENTS: ** Participants must pass the OPOTC Shotgun Qualification course of fire the morning of day one to continue the class. ** This course prepares the student to function as a shotgun instructor. Instruction covers firearms safety, operational procedures, correction of shooting errors, shooting skills, and instructional concepts. Additional topics include: Ready positions, conditions of the shotgun, shooting positions, shooting on the move, barricades, malfunctions, and transition drills. Successful completion of this course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Shotgun Requalification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Firearms and Explosives: Shotgun Instructor Dec 8, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 04-009-25-09 Stark County Sheriff's Office Training Center 143 First Street, SE, Massillon, OH 44646 $475 $550 4 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: SEMI-AUTO PISTOL INSTRUCTOR, or the 2-week FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Revolver), or FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: THE BIG THREE (Semi-auto pistol, Shotgun, Rifle). TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: 250 rounds of duty buckshot, 100 slug rounds, 500 birdshot, 200 pistol rounds, duty shotgun, duty pistol, gun belt with magazine pouches, 3 pistol magazines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): eye and ear protection, a ballistic vest (external or concealable), a brimmed ball-cap, closed toe shoes, long pants, water bottle, rain gear, and sun screen. Optional Equipment: Shotgun sling, weapon mounted light, tactical gloves, knee-pads, and shooting mat. COMMENTS: ** Participants must pass the OPOTC Shotgun Qualification course of fire the morning of day one to continue the class. ** This course prepares the student to function as a shotgun instructor. Instruction covers firearms safety, operational procedures, correction of shooting errors, shooting skills, and instructional concepts. Additional topics include: Ready positions, conditions of the shotgun, shooting positions, shooting on the move, barricades, malfunctions, and transition drills. Successful completion of this course satisfies part of the OPOTC weapon specific requirements for the Shotgun Requalification Instructor Certification and/or Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
Fitness and Wellness: Physical Fitness Specialist Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024 06-033-24-05 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center Room 007, 100 S Limestone St Springfield, OH 45502 $600 $725 18 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: This is a physical course and students must be fit for duty. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Bring clothing for physical activities each day. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. COMMENTS: This course fulfills one of the requirements for approval as a fitness instructor for Peace Officer Basic Training Physical Fitness Specialist trains personnel to establish a fitness/wellness program for their agency. Fitness assessments and standards for new employees in terms of validity and liability, how to build a progressive program that is safe and effective, nutrition, and medical screening are just a few of the topics discussed in the course. Instructing tips will be gained through hands-on breakout sessions throughout the week.
Fitness and Wellness: Physical Fitness Specialist Apr 14, 2025 - Apr 18, 2025 06-033-25-02 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center Room 007, 100 S Limestone St Springfield, OH 45502 $600 $725 0 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: This is a physical course and students must be fit for duty. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Bring clothing for physical activities each day. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. COMMENTS: This course fulfills one of the requirements for approval as a fitness instructor for Peace Officer Basic Training Physical Fitness Specialist trains personnel to establish a fitness/wellness program for their agency. Fitness assessments and standards for new employees in terms of validity and liability, how to build a progressive program that is safe and effective, nutrition, and medical screening are just a few of the topics discussed in the course. Instructing tips will be gained through hands-on breakout sessions throughout the week.
Fitness and Wellness: Physical Fitness Specialist Jun 9, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025 06-033-25-01 Kent State Trumbull - Rm 202-211, 4314 Mahoning Ave, Warren, OH 4483 $600 $725 4 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: This is a physical course and students must be fit for duty. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Bring clothing for physical activities each day. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. COMMENTS: This course fulfills one of the requirements for approval as a fitness instructor for Peace Officer Basic Training Physical Fitness Specialist trains personnel to establish a fitness/wellness program for their agency. Fitness assessments and standards for new employees in terms of validity and liability, how to build a progressive program that is safe and effective, nutrition, and medical screening are just a few of the topics discussed in the course. Instructing tips will be gained through hands-on breakout sessions throughout the week.
Fitness and Wellness: Physical Fitness Specialist Jul 7, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 06-033-25-03 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center Room 007, 100 S Limestone St Springfield, OH 45502 $600 $725 1 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: This is a physical course and students must be fit for duty. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Bring clothing for physical activities each day. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. COMMENTS: This course fulfills one of the requirements for approval as a fitness instructor for Peace Officer Basic Training Physical Fitness Specialist trains personnel to establish a fitness/wellness program for their agency. Fitness assessments and standards for new employees in terms of validity and liability, how to build a progressive program that is safe and effective, nutrition, and medical screening are just a few of the topics discussed in the course. Instructing tips will be gained through hands-on breakout sessions throughout the week.
Human Relations: Interacting with Special Needs Populations: Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Feb 19, 2025 - Feb 19, 2025 02-231-25-01 Lorain County Community College - 1005 N Abbe Rd, iLoft 223, Elyria, OH 44035 $125 $150 5 /20 Register
Interacting with Special Needs Populations: Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: A laptop computer as all class materials will be provided to students on a flash drive. Course Description: This course will provide law enforcement officers with a working knowledge of the wide variety of behaviors people with disabilities, specifically adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), can exhibit in emergency situations. This knowledge will allow officers to identify ASD behavioral characteristics during a crisis and employ appropriate de-escalation techniques to promote safe outcomes. Moreover, this training has broad application and can be effective when interacting with individuals other than those with ASD.
Human Relations: Interacting with Special Needs Populations: Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Apr 24, 2025 - Apr 24, 2025 02-231-25-02 Lorain County Community College - 1005 N Abbe Rd, iLoft 223, Elyria, OH 44035 $125 $150 1 /20 Register
Interacting with Special Needs Populations: Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: A laptop computer as all class materials will be provided to students on a flash drive. Course Description: This course will provide law enforcement officers with a working knowledge of the wide variety of behaviors people with disabilities, specifically adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), can exhibit in emergency situations. This knowledge will allow officers to identify ASD behavioral characteristics during a crisis and employ appropriate de-escalation techniques to promote safe outcomes. Moreover, this training has broad application and can be effective when interacting with individuals other than those with ASD.
Human Relations: Interacting with Special Needs Populations: Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Jul 15, 2025 - Jul 15, 2025 02-231-25-03 Lorain County Community College - 1005 N Abbe Rd, iLoft 223, Elyria, OH 44035 $125 $150 0 /20 Register
Interacting with Special Needs Populations: Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: A laptop computer as all class materials will be provided to students on a flash drive. Course Description: This course will provide law enforcement officers with a working knowledge of the wide variety of behaviors people with disabilities, specifically adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), can exhibit in emergency situations. This knowledge will allow officers to identify ASD behavioral characteristics during a crisis and employ appropriate de-escalation techniques to promote safe outcomes. Moreover, this training has broad application and can be effective when interacting with individuals other than those with ASD.
Human Relations: Interacting with Special Needs Populations: Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Nov 13, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025 02-231-25-04 Lorain County Community College - 1005 N Abbe Rd, iLoft 223, Elyria, OH 44035 $125 $150 0 /20 Register
Interacting with Special Needs Populations: Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: A laptop computer as all class materials will be provided to students on a flash drive. Course Description: This course will provide law enforcement officers with a working knowledge of the wide variety of behaviors people with disabilities, specifically adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), can exhibit in emergency situations. This knowledge will allow officers to identify ASD behavioral characteristics during a crisis and employ appropriate de-escalation techniques to promote safe outcomes. Moreover, this training has broad application and can be effective when interacting with individuals other than those with ASD.
Instructor : Building Search Instructor Apr 15, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025 05-700-25-03 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $750 $825 2 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPE: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Bring duty equipment that you would wear while on patrol and a flashlight. Building Search Instructor is a three-day course designed to certify officers as instructors for peace officer basic academies and for their department in-service trainings. This course covers the principles of searching buildings for a warrant service, missing persons, check welfare, business and residential alarms, and active threat situations. Topics will include legal considerations during searches, use of force standards, weapons and flashlight handling, room entry and clearing, hallway and stairway movement, and encountering others during a search. Officers will also be expected to develop and run scenarios, as well as perform teach backs.
Instructor : Building Search Instructor Jul 8, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025 05-700-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $700 $775 2 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPE: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Bring duty equipment that you would wear while on patrol and a flashlight. Building Search Instructor is a three-day course designed to certify officers as instructors for peace officer basic academies and for their department in-service trainings. This course covers the principles of searching buildings for a warrant service, missing persons, check welfare, business and residential alarms, and active threat situations. Topics will include legal considerations during searches, use of force standards, weapons and flashlight handling, room entry and clearing, hallway and stairway movement, and encountering others during a search. Officers will also be expected to develop and run scenarios, as well as perform teach backs.
Instructor : Building Search Instructor Nov 18, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025 05-700-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $700 $775 1 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPE: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Bring duty equipment that you would wear while on patrol and a flashlight. Building Search Instructor is a three-day course designed to certify officers as instructors for peace officer basic academies and for their department in-service trainings. This course covers the principles of searching buildings for a warrant service, missing persons, check welfare, business and residential alarms, and active threat situations. Topics will include legal considerations during searches, use of force standards, weapons and flashlight handling, room entry and clearing, hallway and stairway movement, and encountering others during a search. Officers will also be expected to develop and run scenarios, as well as perform teach backs.
Instructor : Instructional Skills (80 hours) Feb 3, 2025 - Feb 14, 2025 56-221-25-01 Kent State Twinsburg - 1612 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 $1000 $1250 19 /24 Register
PREREQUIAITES: None TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students must bring a laptop capable of using a USB external drive, read PDF and Word files, and create PowerPoint's. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. This two week course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15 minute lesson plan, a 30 minute lesson plan, and a 45 minute course of instruction. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations. This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs.
Instructor : Instructional Skills (80 hours) Mar 10, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025 56-221-25-03 Mahoning County Sheriff's Office Training Room - 110 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio 44503 $1000 $1250 2 /24 Register
PREREQUIAITES: None TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students must bring a laptop capable of using a USB external drive, read PDF and Word files, and create PowerPoint's. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. This two week course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15 minute lesson plan, a 30 minute lesson plan, and a 45 minute course of instruction. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations. This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs.
Instructor : Instructional Skills (80 hours) Apr 28, 2025 - May 9, 2025 56-221-25-02 Kent State Stark - 6000 Frank Avenue NW, Room 211, North Canton, Ohio 44720 $1000 $1250 9 /24 Register
PREREQUIAITES: None TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students must bring a laptop capable of using a USB external drive, read PDF and Word files, and create PowerPoint's. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. This two week course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15 minute lesson plan, a 30 minute lesson plan, and a 45 minute course of instruction. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations. This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs.
Instructor : Instructional Skills (80 hours) Oct 6, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025 56-221-25-04 Kent State Twinsburg - 1612 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 $1000 $1250 2 /24 Register
PREREQUIAITES: None TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students must bring a laptop capable of using a USB external drive, read PDF and Word files, and create PowerPoint's. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. This two week course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15 minute lesson plan, a 30 minute lesson plan, and a 45 minute course of instruction. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations. This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs.
Instructor : Instructional Skills (80 hours) Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025 56-221-25-05 Kent State Trumbull - 4314 Mahoning Ave, Room 202 & 211, Student Services Building, Warr $1000 $1250 0 /24 Register
PREREQUIAITES: None TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students must bring a laptop capable of using a USB external drive, read PDF and Word files, and create PowerPoint's. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. This two week course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15 minute lesson plan, a 30 minute lesson plan, and a 45 minute course of instruction. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations. This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs.
Instructor : Instructional Skills (80 Hours) Feb 3, 2025 - Feb 21, 2025 100-001-25-01 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center, Room #206, 100 S Limestone, Springfield, OH 45502 $1000 $1250 1 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Laptop with Microsoft Office and any resource materials and props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement setting. COMMENTS: * Check the course dates. This class has been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. * This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs. A pre-course assignment will be sent to students approximately 30 days prior to the start of the course which must be completed and returned to be allowed entrance into the course. This two-week course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15-minute lesson plan, a 30-minute lesson plan, and a 45-minute course of instruction. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations.
Instructor : Instructional Skills (80 Hours) Feb 10, 2025 - Feb 21, 2025 100-000-25-03 Owens Community College - 30150 Tracy Road, Walbridge, OH 43465 for Emergency Preparedness $1000 $1250 6 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students must bring a laptop capable of using a USB external drive, read PDF and Word files, and create PowerPoint's. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. COMMENTS: This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs. This two week course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15 minute lesson plan, a 30 minute lesson plan, and a 45 minute course of instruction. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations. This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs.
Instructor : Instructional Skills (80 Hours) Feb 24, 2025 - Mar 7, 2025 100-000-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $1050 $1300 2 /14 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students must bring a laptop capable of using a USB external drive, read PDF and Word files, and create PowerPoint's. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. COMMENTS: This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs. This two week course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15 minute lesson plan, a 30 minute lesson plan, and a 45 minute course of instruction. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations. This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs.
Instructor : Instructional Skills (80 Hours) Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025 100-000-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $1050 $1300 1 /14 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students must bring a laptop capable of using a USB external drive, read PDF and Word files, and create PowerPoint's. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. COMMENTS: This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs. This two week course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15 minute lesson plan, a 30 minute lesson plan, and a 45 minute course of instruction. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations. This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs.
Instructor : Instructional Skills (80 Hours) Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025 100-000-25-04 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center, Room #206, 100 S Limestone, Springfield, OH 45502 $1000 $1250 1 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students must bring a laptop capable of using a USB external drive, read PDF and Word files, and create PowerPoint's. Bring a laptop because all course materials will be provided on a flash drive. COMMENTS: This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs. This two week course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15 minute lesson plan, a 30 minute lesson plan, and a 45 minute course of instruction. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations. This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs.
Instructor : Instructional Skills (80 Hrs) Jan 27, 2025 - Feb 14, 2025 56-222-25-01 Lorain County Community College - 1005 N Abbe Rd, iLoft 223, Elyria, OH 44035 $1000 $1250 14 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Laptop with Microsoft Office and any resource materials and props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement setting. COMMENTS: * Check the course dates. This class has been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. * This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs. A pre-course assignment will be sent to students approximately 30 days prior to the start of the course which must be completed and returned to be allowed entrance into the course. This two-week course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15-minute lesson plan, a 30-minute lesson plan, and a 45-minute course of instruction. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations.
Instructor : Instructional Skills (80 Hrs) Sep 15, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025 56-222-25-02 Lorain CCC Police Academy - 1005 Abbe Road North, IL 111 Room L223 Elyria, OH 44035 $1000 $1250 2 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Laptop with Microsoft Office and any resource materials and props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement setting. COMMENTS: * Check the course dates. This class has been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. * This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a Unit Instructor in Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - approved programs. A pre-course assignment will be sent to students approximately 30 days prior to the start of the course which must be completed and returned to be allowed entrance into the course. This two-week course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15-minute lesson plan, a 30-minute lesson plan, and a 45-minute course of instruction. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations.
Instructor : SORAT - INSTRUCTOR Mar 18, 2025 - Mar 20, 2025 05-539-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $700 $775 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: SORAT TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Bring duty equipment (duty belt, vest, flashlight, etc.). This course will utilize Simunitions. Do not bring live weapons or ammunition to training. Do bring long sleeve shirts. Single Officer Response to an Active Threat (SORAT) - Instructor is an Instructor-level course. Day 1 and 2 Topics will include legal aspects of use of force, responding to an active threat (edged weapons, firearms, IED, etc.), movement principles, room entries, officer link-ups, and post incident concerns. Day 3 will consist of the student led scenarios and student teach backs, which will certify the students as SORAT Instructors. Officers will leave with the tools to prepare real-life scenarios and instill confidence in their officers when making critical decisions under stress.
Instructor : SORAT - INSTRUCTOR Sep 2, 2025 - Sep 4, 2025 05-539-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $700 $775 1 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: SORAT TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Bring duty equipment (duty belt, vest, flashlight, etc.). This course will utilize Simunitions. Do not bring live weapons or ammunition to training. Do bring long sleeve shirts. Single Officer Response to an Active Threat (SORAT) - Instructor is an Instructor-level course. Day 1 and 2 Topics will include legal aspects of use of force, responding to an active threat (edged weapons, firearms, IED, etc.), movement principles, room entries, officer link-ups, and post incident concerns. Day 3 will consist of the student led scenarios and student teach backs, which will certify the students as SORAT Instructors. Officers will leave with the tools to prepare real-life scenarios and instill confidence in their officers when making critical decisions under stress.
Instructor : Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor Jan 7, 2025 - Jan 8, 2025 06-000-25-01 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $275 $325 15 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: None TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: None The Attorney General’s Office and OPOTA are launching the next technological evolution in peace officer training with virtual reality (VR) training. VR training allows officers to practice responding to and defusing potentially volatile scenarios by using soft skills and crisis-management techniques. It gives peace officers the feel of real-life trauma, distractions, reactions and more. Currently there are six VR scenarios available – each lasting eight to 12 minutes – that alone serve as training and may also be integrated into dozens of longer courses. The scenario topics cover mental health, domestic violence, school violence, the teen brain, suicide prevention, and irate families. This 16-hour course will certify instructors to lead student peace officers through the virtual reality training. Once certified, the instructors will be given access to the VR goggles and lesson plans to instruct the VR lessons. Once the VR training is completed, the VR goggles and necessary materials are available at no cost for loan from one of our conveniently located regional partners and academies around the state.
Instructor : Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 12, 2025 06-000-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $275 $325 3 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: None TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: None The Attorney General’s Office and OPOTA are launching the next technological evolution in peace officer training with virtual reality (VR) training. VR training allows officers to practice responding to and defusing potentially volatile scenarios by using soft skills and crisis-management techniques. It gives peace officers the feel of real-life trauma, distractions, reactions and more. Currently there are six VR scenarios available – each lasting eight to 12 minutes – that alone serve as training and may also be integrated into dozens of longer courses. The scenario topics cover mental health, domestic violence, school violence, the teen brain, suicide prevention, and irate families. This 16-hour course will certify instructors to lead student peace officers through the virtual reality training. Once certified, the instructors will be given access to the VR goggles and lesson plans to instruct the VR lessons. Once the VR training is completed, the VR goggles and necessary materials are available at no cost for loan from one of our conveniently located regional partners and academies around the state.
Instructor : Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor Apr 8, 2025 - Apr 9, 2025 06-000-25-03 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $275 $325 1 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: None TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: None The Attorney General’s Office and OPOTA are launching the next technological evolution in peace officer training with virtual reality (VR) training. VR training allows officers to practice responding to and defusing potentially volatile scenarios by using soft skills and crisis-management techniques. It gives peace officers the feel of real-life trauma, distractions, reactions and more. Currently there are six VR scenarios available – each lasting eight to 12 minutes – that alone serve as training and may also be integrated into dozens of longer courses. The scenario topics cover mental health, domestic violence, school violence, the teen brain, suicide prevention, and irate families. This 16-hour course will certify instructors to lead student peace officers through the virtual reality training. Once certified, the instructors will be given access to the VR goggles and lesson plans to instruct the VR lessons. Once the VR training is completed, the VR goggles and necessary materials are available at no cost for loan from one of our conveniently located regional partners and academies around the state.
Instructor : Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor May 13, 2025 - May 14, 2025 06-000-25-04 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $275 $325 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: None TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: None The Attorney General’s Office and OPOTA are launching the next technological evolution in peace officer training with virtual reality (VR) training. VR training allows officers to practice responding to and defusing potentially volatile scenarios by using soft skills and crisis-management techniques. It gives peace officers the feel of real-life trauma, distractions, reactions and more. Currently there are six VR scenarios available – each lasting eight to 12 minutes – that alone serve as training and may also be integrated into dozens of longer courses. The scenario topics cover mental health, domestic violence, school violence, the teen brain, suicide prevention, and irate families. This 16-hour course will certify instructors to lead student peace officers through the virtual reality training. Once certified, the instructors will be given access to the VR goggles and lesson plans to instruct the VR lessons. Once the VR training is completed, the VR goggles and necessary materials are available at no cost for loan from one of our conveniently located regional partners and academies around the state.
Instructor : Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor Aug 19, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025 06-000-25-05 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $275 $325 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: None TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: None The Attorney General’s Office and OPOTA are launching the next technological evolution in peace officer training with virtual reality (VR) training. VR training allows officers to practice responding to and defusing potentially volatile scenarios by using soft skills and crisis-management techniques. It gives peace officers the feel of real-life trauma, distractions, reactions and more. Currently there are six VR scenarios available – each lasting eight to 12 minutes – that alone serve as training and may also be integrated into dozens of longer courses. The scenario topics cover mental health, domestic violence, school violence, the teen brain, suicide prevention, and irate families. This 16-hour course will certify instructors to lead student peace officers through the virtual reality training. Once certified, the instructors will be given access to the VR goggles and lesson plans to instruct the VR lessons. Once the VR training is completed, the VR goggles and necessary materials are available at no cost for loan from one of our conveniently located regional partners and academies around the state.
Instructor : Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor Sep 9, 2025 - Sep 10, 2025 06-000-25-06 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $275 $325 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: None TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: None The Attorney General’s Office and OPOTA are launching the next technological evolution in peace officer training with virtual reality (VR) training. VR training allows officers to practice responding to and defusing potentially volatile scenarios by using soft skills and crisis-management techniques. It gives peace officers the feel of real-life trauma, distractions, reactions and more. Currently there are six VR scenarios available – each lasting eight to 12 minutes – that alone serve as training and may also be integrated into dozens of longer courses. The scenario topics cover mental health, domestic violence, school violence, the teen brain, suicide prevention, and irate families. This 16-hour course will certify instructors to lead student peace officers through the virtual reality training. Once certified, the instructors will be given access to the VR goggles and lesson plans to instruct the VR lessons. Once the VR training is completed, the VR goggles and necessary materials are available at no cost for loan from one of our conveniently located regional partners and academies around the state.
Instructor : Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor Oct 21, 2025 - Oct 22, 2025 06-000-25-07 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $275 $325 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: None TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: None The Attorney General’s Office and OPOTA are launching the next technological evolution in peace officer training with virtual reality (VR) training. VR training allows officers to practice responding to and defusing potentially volatile scenarios by using soft skills and crisis-management techniques. It gives peace officers the feel of real-life trauma, distractions, reactions and more. Currently there are six VR scenarios available – each lasting eight to 12 minutes – that alone serve as training and may also be integrated into dozens of longer courses. The scenario topics cover mental health, domestic violence, school violence, the teen brain, suicide prevention, and irate families. This 16-hour course will certify instructors to lead student peace officers through the virtual reality training. Once certified, the instructors will be given access to the VR goggles and lesson plans to instruct the VR lessons. Once the VR training is completed, the VR goggles and necessary materials are available at no cost for loan from one of our conveniently located regional partners and academies around the state.
Instructor : Virtual Reality (Immersive Scenario Based Training) Instructor Nov 4, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025 06-000-25-08 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $275 $375 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: None TRAINING TYPES; Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: None The Attorney General’s Office and OPOTA are launching the next technological evolution in peace officer training with virtual reality (VR) training. VR training allows officers to practice responding to and defusing potentially volatile scenarios by using soft skills and crisis-management techniques. It gives peace officers the feel of real-life trauma, distractions, reactions and more. Currently there are six VR scenarios available – each lasting eight to 12 minutes – that alone serve as training and may also be integrated into dozens of longer courses. The scenario topics cover mental health, domestic violence, school violence, the teen brain, suicide prevention, and irate families. This 16-hour course will certify instructors to lead student peace officers through the virtual reality training. Once certified, the instructors will be given access to the VR goggles and lesson plans to instruct the VR lessons. Once the VR training is completed, the VR goggles and necessary materials are available at no cost for loan from one of our conveniently located regional partners and academies around the state.
Investigations: Evidence Based Interview and Interrogation Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025 03-142-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $600 $675 19 /60 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE This course is a comprehensive training designed to equip today’s law enforcement officer in eliciting information from victims, witnesses, and suspects. The goal is to master research-based skills for interview and interrogation, while taking every legal advantage allowed by the courts. This course clearly navigates the legal landscape of interrogation beyond any training officers have previously received, creates critical advantages by developing cognitive interviewing skills, and develops the art of persuasion skills within interrogation. The unique baseball diamond schema provides an actionable game plan to use for every interview and interrogation. This course incorporates a video-based pre/post-test, active role-playing and practice, and actual criminal interrogation videos to supplement the 218-page manual that each attendee receives.
Investigations: Human Trafficking Investigations Jun 2, 2025 - Jun 3, 2025 02-010-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $275 $325 6 /40 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE COMMENTS: This course will be taught by an experienced prosecutor and a seasoned detective This course provides a more in-depth look at investigating human trafficking cases. The class will include a "walk-through" of what a human trafficking investigation looks like, challenges it can present, and corroborative evidence that might exist to support the victim's statements. Attendees will learn how to obtain available evidence, unique considerations when working with human trafficking victims, and how to compile all of the information for presentation to the prosecutor.. Relevant ORC codes, admissibility of evidence, and how the investigation translates into a court case will be explored. The importance of a multi-disciplinary team will be demonstrated through the use of a case study.
Investigations: Sexual Assault Investigation Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 8, 2025 03-676-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $275 $325 5 /60 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students must bring a laptop or device capable of reading a USB flash drive to class. Course materials will be provided on a USB flash drive. This course addresses the role of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)in the investigatory process. It also discusses best practices in interviewing victims and perpetrators, evidence collection, and investigation. Finally, the course will include a block on criminal procedure issues.
Investigations: Sexual Assault Investigation Oct 6, 2025 - Oct 7, 2025 03-676-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $275 $325 0 /60 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students must bring a laptop or device capable of reading a USB flash drive to class. Course materials will be provided on a USB flash drive. This course addresses the role of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)in the investigatory process. It also discusses best practices in interviewing victims and perpetrators, evidence collection, and investigation. Finally, the course will include a block on criminal procedure issues.
Investigations: Statement Analysis for the Informed Interview May 12, 2025 - May 13, 2025 03-730-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $450 $500 4 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Bring a laptop to class. For years officers have been collecting Witness, Victim and Suspect statements, as a matter of routine, and often fail to recognize the importance of what the writer is really conveying or purposely omitting. Through the Statement Analysis process, officers and investigators can gain insight that will prove invaluable in the interview/interrogation phase of the investigation. By analyzing the deliberate words people use, paying attention to the balance of the statement, the strength of their insinuations and a number of other critical factors, the Statement Analysis process will guide our investigators through a deliberate course of questioning. Statement Analysis will change the way our officers and investigators process criminal investigations and will unquestionably lead to a higher clearance and solve rate.
Investigations: Statement Analysis for the Informed Interview Oct 6, 2025 - Oct 7, 2025 03-730-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $450 $500 2 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Bring a laptop to class. For years officers have been collecting Witness, Victim and Suspect statements, as a matter of routine, and often fail to recognize the importance of what the writer is really conveying or purposely omitting. Through the Statement Analysis process, officers and investigators can gain insight that will prove invaluable in the interview/interrogation phase of the investigation. By analyzing the deliberate words people use, paying attention to the balance of the statement, the strength of their insinuations and a number of other critical factors, the Statement Analysis process will guide our investigators through a deliberate course of questioning. Statement Analysis will change the way our officers and investigators process criminal investigations and will unquestionably lead to a higher clearance and solve rate.
Legal: Peace Officer Basic Training Legal Instructor Mar 3, 2025 - Mar 7, 2025 03-338-25-01 Kent State Trumbull - Rm 202-211, 4314 Mahoning Ave, Warren, OH 4483 $600 $725 10 /24 Register
Peace Officer Basic Training Legal Instructor Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: Course materials will be provided on a flash drive. Please bring a laptop to class. Course Description: The Peace Officer Basic Training Legal Instructor class prepares instructors to teach the Peace Officer Basic Training Unit 2-Legal. Topics include: Ohio Revised Code, Arrest, Search and Seizure, Use of Force, Civil Liability and Testifying in Court. Students will be required to research statutes and case law and present lesson plans from the Legal Unit. This is an academically challenging course that will require work outside the classroom to prepare. Students need to be able to meet OPOTA special topic requirements and/or have unit instructor certification.
Management and Supervision: First Line Supervision Jan 13, 2025 - Jan 16, 2025 01-004-25-01 Clark State - Brinkman Education Center (BEC) - 100 S Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45502 $460 $560 45 /50 Register
Prerequisites: This four-day course is for new supervisors or those looking to enter supervision. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Private Security; Other Government Employee; Commander, Canine Evaluator, GI or SME Applicant Course Description: Topics covered include: The Culture of Law Enforcement, Role of the First Line Supervisor, Communication and Motivation, Evaluations, Internal Investigations, Discipline, Overview of Labor and Management, Fundamentals of Leadership, Management Styles, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Civil Liability and Constitutional Issues.
Management and Supervision: First Line Supervision Apr 14, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025 01-004-25-02 Clark State - Brinkman Education Center (BEC) - 100 S Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45502 $460 $560 8 /50 Register
Prerequisites: This four-day course is for new supervisors or those looking to enter supervision. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Private Security; Other Government Employee; Commander, Canine Evaluator, GI or SME Applicant Course Description: Topics covered include: The Culture of Law Enforcement, Role of the First Line Supervisor, Communication and Motivation, Evaluations, Internal Investigations, Discipline, Overview of Labor and Management, Fundamentals of Leadership, Management Styles, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Civil Liability and Constitutional Issues.
Management and Supervision: First Line Supervision Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025 101-004-25-01 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center, Room #206, 100 S Limestone, Springfield, OH 45502 $460 $560 1 /50 Register
Prerequisites: This four-day course is for new supervisors or those looking to enter supervision. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Private Security; Other Government Employee; Commander, Canine Evaluator, GI or SME Applicant Course Description: Topics covered include: The Culture of Law Enforcement, Role of the First Line Supervisor, Communication and Motivation, Evaluations, Internal Investigations, Discipline, Overview of Labor and Management, Fundamentals of Leadership, Management Styles, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Civil Liability and Constitutional Issues.
Management and Supervision: First Line Supervision Oct 6, 2025 - Oct 9, 2025 101-004-25-02 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center, Room #206, 100 S Limestone, Springfield, OH 45502 $460 $560 0 /50 Register
Prerequisites: This four-day course is for new supervisors or those looking to enter supervision. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Private Security; Other Government Employee; Commander, Canine Evaluator, GI or SME Applicant Course Description: Topics covered include: The Culture of Law Enforcement, Role of the First Line Supervisor, Communication and Motivation, Evaluations, Internal Investigations, Discipline, Overview of Labor and Management, Fundamentals of Leadership, Management Styles, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Civil Liability and Constitutional Issues.
Management and Supervision: Introduction to Policy and Procedure Feb 10, 2025 - Feb 10, 2025 01-212-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $175 $200 8 /25 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/ Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Laptop Computer Required This is an introductory course to police policy and procedure. This course will present the need for policy, the importance and consequences of the lack of good policy, the areas in police operations that must have policy, the appropriate and reasonable enforcement of policy and will conclude with developing a mock policy. It is suitable for command level, mid-management, and first-line supervisors who are interested in the foundational components of policy and procedure.
Management and Supervision: Introduction to Policy and Procedure Apr 14, 2025 - Apr 14, 2025 01-212-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $175 $200 2 /25 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/ Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Laptop Computer Required This is an introductory course to police policy and procedure. This course will present the need for policy, the importance and consequences of the lack of good policy, the areas in police operations that must have policy, the appropriate and reasonable enforcement of policy and will conclude with developing a mock policy. It is suitable for command level, mid-management, and first-line supervisors who are interested in the foundational components of policy and procedure.
Management and Supervision: Introduction to Policy and Procedure Jun 9, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025 01-212-25-03 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $175 $200 0 /25 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/ Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Laptop Computer Required This is an introductory course to police policy and procedure. This course will present the need for policy, the importance and consequences of the lack of good policy, the areas in police operations that must have policy, the appropriate and reasonable enforcement of policy and will conclude with developing a mock policy. It is suitable for command level, mid-management, and first-line supervisors who are interested in the foundational components of policy and procedure.
Management and Supervision: OPOTC Commanders' Conference Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024 01-023-24-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $0 $0 56 /56 Register
PREREQUISITES: Active OPOTC School Commander TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement/ Private Security SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE COMMENTS: This conference satisfies the requirements to attend a conference under OAC Rule 109:2-1-05(C)(2) and will partially fulfill the training requirements for renewing your commander certification. It will also count toward CPT credit. *** The course will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 1:00 p.m. *** This course is designed for certified commanders across all OPOTC basic school programs. Commanders will learn about recent advancements in basic training, upcoming changes aimed at simplifying school forms, and updates to the commanders manual. There will also be a preview of upcoming I.T updates to the OPOTA Portal, which will integrate improvements in how school audits are conducted. Additionally, commanders will be introduced to curriculum changes, their release schedule, and upcoming updates to training topics. Other key training topics include recruiting diverse cadets and addressing generational gap issues. OPOTC staff will be available to answer questions regarding OPOTC programs.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Dec 5, 2024 - Dec 6, 2024 05-600-24-33 London Municipal Building - Madison County - London, Ohio 43130 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Dec 11, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024 05-600-24-09 Hocking College - Public Safety Building 208 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Dec 16, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024 05-600-24-16 Summit County - Ohio National Guard Armory, North Canton, OH 44720 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Dec 16, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024 05-600-24-21 Summit County - Ohio National Guard Armory, North Canton, OH 44720 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Dec 27, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024 05-600-24-18 Norton High School - Norton, OH 44203 $0 $0 1 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Jan 2, 2025 - Jan 3, 2025 05-600-25-01 Marysville Division of Police - Marysville, Ohio 43040 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Jan 27, 2025 - Jan 28, 2025 05-600-25-06 Miami County Law Enforcement Training Center - Troy, Ohio 45373 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Feb 10, 2025 - Feb 11, 2025 05-600-25-02 Van Wert - Trinity Friends Church - Van Wert, OH 45891 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Feb 12, 2025 - Feb 13, 2025 05-600-25-03 Van Wert - Trinity Friends Church - Van Wert, OH 45891 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Mar 12, 2025 - Mar 13, 2025 05-600-25-05 Hocking College - Public Safety Building 208 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Mar 24, 2025 - Mar 25, 2025 05-600-25-04 Bryan City School - Williams County - Bryan, OH 43506 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Mar 26, 2025 - Mar 27, 2025 05-600-25-08 Public Safety Training Center Western Campus - Parma, OH 44130 - Cuyahoga $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Apr 14, 2025 - Apr 15, 2025 05-600-25-07 Ontario Middle School - Richland County - Ontario, Ohio 44906 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) May 14, 2025 - May 15, 2025 05-600-25-09 Owens Community College - Heritage Hall Room 123, Perrysburg, OH 43551 $0 $0 1 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025 05-600-25-10 Owens Community College - Heritage Hall Room 123, Perrysburg, OH 43551 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-patrol *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure. UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives. REAL-WORLD APPLICATION The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING • Uniform of the day, as required by the agency. • Full duty belt based on assignment. • Body Armor MANDATORY. • Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION. • NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray. • Wrap around eye protection/safety glasses MANDATORY. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1 • Introduction to Active Threat Response • Safety checks and weapons handling • Focused training on single-officer tactics and principles • Specialized drills for dealing with hostiles and non-hostiles, including de-escalation strategies • Practical exercises and debriefing Day 2 • Review and safety checks • Advanced two-officer tactics and principles • Vectoring drills and open space tactics • Retake initiative tactics and practical application drills • Comprehensive debrief and course wrap-up STUDENT GOALS • Grasp current trends in active threat incidents. • Comprehend response principles to active threats and the importance of prioritizing life. • Understand constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force and de-escalation strategies. • Learn coordination tactics with uniformed and plain-clothes officers to prevent friendly fire. • Collaborate effectively with security professionals and armed civilians. • Master and demonstrate proficiency in two mission-driven tactics for active threat response. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Tactical Teams) Jan 3, 2025 - Jan 4, 2025 05-601-25-01 Butler County - Talawanda High School - Oxford, Ohio 45056 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-tactical-teams *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers assigned full or part-time to an Ohio law enforcement agency tactical team. • Tactical medics (TEMS) are also eligible if they are OPOTC certified as Ohio peace officers, assigned to a tactical team, and employed full—or part-time by an Ohio governmental agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA's Active Shooter Response for Tactical Teams 16-hour course equips tactical teams to effectively manage active threat situations, primarily focusing on saving lives. This distinctive program merges evidence-driven principles with hands-on tactics, concentrating on critical decision-making, the lawful use of force, and de-escalation strategies, all while comprehensively addressing human behavior under extreme stress. Participants will gain insights into the psychological aspects of stress, the Constitutional Use of Force, and collaboration techniques with other officers. This will culminate in practical, reality-based scenarios that solidify the application of these skills for real-world readiness. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING RIFLES WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ALL EQUIPMENT utilized for a “call out” or SWAT / SRT activation. • Body Armor is mandatory for this class. • Plate carrier and Level II or Level III soft body armor. • Ballistic Helmet. • Issued Firearms (used for practice - NO Mags & NO Ammo) • Tactical team or training uniform. • Gloves – we recommend gloves compatible with weapons manipulation. • Clear wrap-around eye protection: Mandatory for force-on-force scenarios. • Pen and notebook. • Water and food - No meals are provided. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1: • 0800 – 0830: Welcome and Overview • 0830 – 1100: Active Threat Response Presentation • 1100 – 1200: Safety and Weapons Handling • 1200 – 1300: Lunch • 1300 – 1500: Single Officer Tactics • 1500 – 1630: Officer Subject Encounters • 1630 – 1700: Debrief and Critique Day 2: • 0800 – 0830: Safety Briefing and Weapons Handling • 0830 – 1200: Two Officer Tactics • 1200 – 1300: Lunch • 1300 – 1500: Multi-Officer Response Tactics • 1500 – 1630: Open Space Engagement Tactics • 1630 – 1700: Debrief and Critique STUDENT GOALS • Comprehend trends in active threat incidents. • Grasp the “active dying” concept and the urgency of immediate response. • Understand the Constitutional Use of Deadly Force and strategies for de-escalation. • Learn to coordinate with uniformed and plainclothes officers, avoiding friendly fire incidents. • Collaborate with security professionals and armed civilians. • Practice safe gun handling and mission-driven tactical responses. • Achieve proficiency in OTOA's mission-driven tactics. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Tactical Teams) Jan 29, 2025 - Jan 30, 2025 05-601-25-02 Miami County Law Enforcement Training Center - Troy, Ohio 45373 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-tactical-teams *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers assigned full or part-time to an Ohio law enforcement agency tactical team. • Tactical medics (TEMS) are also eligible if they are OPOTC certified as Ohio peace officers, assigned to a tactical team, and employed full—or part-time by an Ohio governmental agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA's Active Shooter Response for Tactical Teams 16-hour course equips tactical teams to effectively manage active threat situations, primarily focusing on saving lives. This distinctive program merges evidence-driven principles with hands-on tactics, concentrating on critical decision-making, the lawful use of force, and de-escalation strategies, all while comprehensively addressing human behavior under extreme stress. Participants will gain insights into the psychological aspects of stress, the Constitutional Use of Force, and collaboration techniques with other officers. This will culminate in practical, reality-based scenarios that solidify the application of these skills for real-world readiness. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING RIFLES WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ALL EQUIPMENT utilized for a “call out” or SWAT / SRT activation. • Body Armor is mandatory for this class. • Plate carrier and Level II or Level III soft body armor. • Ballistic Helmet. • Issued Firearms (used for practice - NO Mags & NO Ammo) • Tactical team or training uniform. • Gloves – we recommend gloves compatible with weapons manipulation. • Clear wrap-around eye protection: Mandatory for force-on-force scenarios. • Pen and notebook. • Water and food - No meals are provided. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1: • 0800 – 0830: Welcome and Overview • 0830 – 1100: Active Threat Response Presentation • 1100 – 1200: Safety and Weapons Handling • 1200 – 1300: Lunch • 1300 – 1500: Single Officer Tactics • 1500 – 1630: Officer Subject Encounters • 1630 – 1700: Debrief and Critique Day 2: • 0800 – 0830: Safety Briefing and Weapons Handling • 0830 – 1200: Two Officer Tactics • 1200 – 1300: Lunch • 1300 – 1500: Multi-Officer Response Tactics • 1500 – 1630: Open Space Engagement Tactics • 1630 – 1700: Debrief and Critique STUDENT GOALS • Comprehend trends in active threat incidents. • Grasp the “active dying” concept and the urgency of immediate response. • Understand the Constitutional Use of Deadly Force and strategies for de-escalation. • Learn to coordinate with uniformed and plainclothes officers, avoiding friendly fire incidents. • Collaborate with security professionals and armed civilians. • Practice safe gun handling and mission-driven tactical responses. • Achieve proficiency in OTOA's mission-driven tactics. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Tactical Teams) Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 23, 2025 05-601-25-04 Sandusky High School - Sandusky, Ohio 44870 $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-tactical-teams *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers assigned full or part-time to an Ohio law enforcement agency tactical team. • Tactical medics (TEMS) are also eligible if they are OPOTC certified as Ohio peace officers, assigned to a tactical team, and employed full—or part-time by an Ohio governmental agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA's Active Shooter Response for Tactical Teams 16-hour course equips tactical teams to effectively manage active threat situations, primarily focusing on saving lives. This distinctive program merges evidence-driven principles with hands-on tactics, concentrating on critical decision-making, the lawful use of force, and de-escalation strategies, all while comprehensively addressing human behavior under extreme stress. Participants will gain insights into the psychological aspects of stress, the Constitutional Use of Force, and collaboration techniques with other officers. This will culminate in practical, reality-based scenarios that solidify the application of these skills for real-world readiness. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING RIFLES WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ALL EQUIPMENT utilized for a “call out” or SWAT / SRT activation. • Body Armor is mandatory for this class. • Plate carrier and Level II or Level III soft body armor. • Ballistic Helmet. • Issued Firearms (used for practice - NO Mags & NO Ammo) • Tactical team or training uniform. • Gloves – we recommend gloves compatible with weapons manipulation. • Clear wrap-around eye protection: Mandatory for force-on-force scenarios. • Pen and notebook. • Water and food - No meals are provided. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1: • 0800 – 0830: Welcome and Overview • 0830 – 1100: Active Threat Response Presentation • 1100 – 1200: Safety and Weapons Handling • 1200 – 1300: Lunch • 1300 – 1500: Single Officer Tactics • 1500 – 1630: Officer Subject Encounters • 1630 – 1700: Debrief and Critique Day 2: • 0800 – 0830: Safety Briefing and Weapons Handling • 0830 – 1200: Two Officer Tactics • 1200 – 1300: Lunch • 1300 – 1500: Multi-Officer Response Tactics • 1500 – 1630: Open Space Engagement Tactics • 1630 – 1700: Debrief and Critique STUDENT GOALS • Comprehend trends in active threat incidents. • Grasp the “active dying” concept and the urgency of immediate response. • Understand the Constitutional Use of Deadly Force and strategies for de-escalation. • Learn to coordinate with uniformed and plainclothes officers, avoiding friendly fire incidents. • Collaborate with security professionals and armed civilians. • Practice safe gun handling and mission-driven tactical responses. • Achieve proficiency in OTOA's mission-driven tactics. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: Active Shooter Response (Tactical Teams) May 20, 2025 - May 21, 2025 05-601-25-03 Elyria PD $0 $0 0 /24 Register
** Please register for this course by copying & pasting the link here in your browser ** *** https://otoa.org/advanced-training/active-shooter-response-tactical-teams *** Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference MUST be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the rules and regulations of an attendee’s employing law enforcement agency. ELIGIBILITY • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers assigned full or part-time to an Ohio law enforcement agency tactical team. • Tactical medics (TEMS) are also eligible if they are OPOTC certified as Ohio peace officers, assigned to a tactical team, and employed full—or part-time by an Ohio governmental agency. DESCRIPTION The OTOA's Active Shooter Response for Tactical Teams 16-hour course equips tactical teams to effectively manage active threat situations, primarily focusing on saving lives. This distinctive program merges evidence-driven principles with hands-on tactics, concentrating on critical decision-making, the lawful use of force, and de-escalation strategies, all while comprehensively addressing human behavior under extreme stress. Participants will gain insights into the psychological aspects of stress, the Constitutional Use of Force, and collaboration techniques with other officers. This will culminate in practical, reality-based scenarios that solidify the application of these skills for real-world readiness. STUDENT EQUIPMENT NEEDS NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS ALL TRAINING RIFLES WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ALL EQUIPMENT utilized for a “call out” or SWAT / SRT activation. • Body Armor is mandatory for this class. • Plate carrier and Level II or Level III soft body armor. • Ballistic Helmet. • Issued Firearms (used for practice - NO Mags & NO Ammo) • Tactical team or training uniform. • Gloves – we recommend gloves compatible with weapons manipulation. • Clear wrap-around eye protection: Mandatory for force-on-force scenarios. • Pen and notebook. • Water and food - No meals are provided. CLASS SCHEDULE Class starts at 8:00 AM, and the training days are eight hours long. Day 1: • 0800 – 0830: Welcome and Overview • 0830 – 1100: Active Threat Response Presentation • 1100 – 1200: Safety and Weapons Handling • 1200 – 1300: Lunch • 1300 – 1500: Single Officer Tactics • 1500 – 1630: Officer Subject Encounters • 1630 – 1700: Debrief and Critique Day 2: • 0800 – 0830: Safety Briefing and Weapons Handling • 0830 – 1200: Two Officer Tactics • 1200 – 1300: Lunch • 1300 – 1500: Multi-Officer Response Tactics • 1500 – 1630: Open Space Engagement Tactics • 1630 – 1700: Debrief and Critique STUDENT GOALS • Comprehend trends in active threat incidents. • Grasp the “active dying” concept and the urgency of immediate response. • Understand the Constitutional Use of Deadly Force and strategies for de-escalation. • Learn to coordinate with uniformed and plainclothes officers, avoiding friendly fire incidents. • Collaborate with security professionals and armed civilians. • Practice safe gun handling and mission-driven tactical responses. • Achieve proficiency in OTOA's mission-driven tactics. LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS The course cost does not include lodging, transportation, and food. • Attendees are responsible for their lodging, transportation, and food.
Patrol: ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) Jan 23, 2025 - Jan 24, 2025 05-507-25-01 Tiffin Police Department, 51 Market St. Tiffin, OH $0 $0 3 /30 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Officer must have had NHTSA SFST training or ADAP. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Troopers SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE COMMENTS: OUT OF STATE OFFICER COST: $250.00 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and promotes the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes. The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors.
Patrol: ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) Feb 17, 2025 - Feb 18, 2025 05-507-25-03 Delaware County SO 1776 State Rt 521, Delaware, Oh 43015 $0 $0 8 /30 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Officer must have had NHTSA SFST training or ADAP. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Troopers SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE COMMENTS: OUT OF STATE OFFICER COST: $250.00 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and promotes the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes. The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors.
Patrol: ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) Mar 13, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025 05-507-25-05 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $0 $0 11 /30 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Officer must have had NHTSA SFST training or ADAP. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Troopers SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE COMMENTS: OUT OF STATE OFFICER COST: $250.00 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and promotes the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes. The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors.
Patrol: ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 22, 2025 05-507-25-02 Clark State College Brinkman Edu Center Room #405, 100 S. Limestone St., Springfield, OH 45502 $0 $0 4 /30 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Officer must have had NHTSA SFST training or ADAP. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Troopers SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE COMMENTS: OUT OF STATE OFFICER COST: $250.00 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and promotes the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes. The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors.
Patrol: ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) May 19, 2025 - May 20, 2025 05-507-25-07 Hocking College; The Lodge, Conference Rm 1, 15770 State Route 691, Nelsonville, Oh 45764 $0 $0 4 /35 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Officer must have had NHTSA SFST training or ADAP. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Troopers SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE COMMENTS: OUT OF STATE OFFICER COST: $250.00 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and promotes the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes. The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors.
Patrol: ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) Jun 26, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 05-507-25-08 Scarlet Oaks Campus, Community Rm 802 ABC, 300 Scarlet Oaks Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45241 $0 $0 2 /30 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Officer must have had NHTSA SFST training or ADAP. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Troopers SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE COMMENTS: OUT OF STATE OFFICER COST: $250.00 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and promotes the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes. The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors.
Patrol: ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) Aug 25, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025 05-507-25-09 Kent State Univ- Trumbull; Rm 202, Student Svcs. Bldg., 4314 Mahoning Ave, Warren, OH 44483 $0 $0 4 /30 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Officer must have had NHTSA SFST training or ADAP. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Troopers SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE COMMENTS: OUT OF STATE OFFICER COST: $250.00 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and promotes the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes. The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors.
Patrol: ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) Sep 22, 2025 - Sep 23, 2025 05-507-25-10 Lorain Cty Community College iLoft Bldg Rm 223, 1005 North Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH 44035 $0 $0 5 /30 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Officer must have had NHTSA SFST training or ADAP. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Troopers SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE COMMENTS: OUT OF STATE OFFICER COST: $250.00 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and promotes the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes. The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors.
Patrol: ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) Oct 16, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025 05-507-25-06 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $0 $0 2 /30 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Officer must have had NHTSA SFST training or ADAP. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Troopers SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE COMMENTS: OUT OF STATE OFFICER COST: $250.00 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and promotes the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes. The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors.
Patrol: ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) Nov 13, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025 05-507-25-04 Delaware County SO 1776 State Rt 521, Delaware, Oh 43015 $0 $0 0 /30 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Officer must have had NHTSA SFST training or ADAP. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Troopers SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: NONE COMMENTS: OUT OF STATE OFFICER COST: $250.00 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) provides officers with general knowledge related to drug impaired driving and promotes the use of Drug Recognition Experts (DRE). Law enforcement officers will learn to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving crashes. The ARIDE program stresses the importance of the signs and symptoms of the seven drug categories. Officers attending this course will receive an update/refresher of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFSTs) and must successfully pass an SFST proficiency evaluation. This training also promotes interaction with representatives from the state's prosecution community who are encouraged to attend. The instructors for this course are all Ohio DRE certified instructors.
Patrol: Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Jan 21, 2025 - Jan 23, 2025 05-485-25-01 Kent State Twinsburg - 1612 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 $400 $475 23 /24 Register
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Prerequisites: None. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: Students are to bring a laptop or tablet type computer will an available USB port and .pdf file type viewer (i.e. Adobe Acrobat). Students are also encouraged to bring a current copy of their agency's FTO program. Course Description: This three-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed Field Training Officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting new officers in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principles. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
Patrol: Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Feb 18, 2025 - Feb 20, 2025 05-485-25-02 Kent State Trumbull - 4314 Mahoning Ave, Room 202 & 211, Student Services Building, Warr $400 $475 6 /24 Register
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Prerequisites: None. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: Students are to bring a laptop or tablet type computer will an available USB port and .pdf file type viewer (i.e. Adobe Acrobat). Students are also encouraged to bring a current copy of their agency's FTO program. Course Description: This three-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed Field Training Officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting new officers in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principles. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
Patrol: Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Feb 25, 2025 - Feb 27, 2025 05-485-25-05 Lorain County Community College - 1005 N Abbe Rd, iLoft 223, Elyria, OH 44035 $400 $475 2 /20 Register
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Prerequisites: None. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: Students are to bring a laptop or tablet type computer will an available USB port and .pdf file type viewer (i.e. Adobe Acrobat). Students are also encouraged to bring a current copy of their agency's FTO program. Course Description: This three-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed Field Training Officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting new officers in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principles. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
Patrol: Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Apr 15, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025 05-485-25-03 Kent State Stark - 6000 Frank Ave, Room 111, North Canton, OH 440720 $400 $475 4 /24 Register
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Prerequisites: None. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: Students are to bring a laptop or tablet type computer will an available USB port and .pdf file type viewer (i.e. Adobe Acrobat). Students are also encouraged to bring a current copy of their agency's FTO program. Course Description: This three-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed Field Training Officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting new officers in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principles. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
Patrol: Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Apr 15, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025 05-485-25-06 Lorain County Community College - 1005 N Abbe Rd, iLoft 223, Elyria, OH 44035 $400 $475 1 /20 Register
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Prerequisites: None. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: Students are to bring a laptop or tablet type computer will an available USB port and .pdf file type viewer (i.e. Adobe Acrobat). Students are also encouraged to bring a current copy of their agency's FTO program. Course Description: This three-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed Field Training Officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting new officers in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principles. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
Patrol: Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) May 20, 2025 - May 22, 2025 05-485-25-04 Kent State Twinsburg - 1612 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 $400 $475 2 /24 Register
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Prerequisites: None. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: Students are to bring a laptop or tablet type computer will an available USB port and .pdf file type viewer (i.e. Adobe Acrobat). Students are also encouraged to bring a current copy of their agency's FTO program. Course Description: This three-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed Field Training Officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting new officers in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principles. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
Patrol: Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Aug 5, 2025 - Aug 7, 2025 05-485-25-07 Kent State Trumbull - Student Services Building, Rm 202, 4314 Mahoning Ave, Warren, OH 44483 $0 $0 1 /24 Register
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Prerequisites: None. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: Students are to bring a laptop or tablet type computer will an available USB port and .pdf file type viewer (i.e. Adobe Acrobat). Students are also encouraged to bring a current copy of their agency's FTO program. Course Description: This three-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed Field Training Officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting new officers in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principles. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
Patrol: Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Aug 26, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025 05-485-25-08 Lorain Cty Community College Iloft Bldg # 223 park in lot 6 1005 Abbe Road Elyria OH 44035 $400 $475 0 /20 Register
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Prerequisites: None. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: Students are to bring a laptop or tablet type computer will an available USB port and .pdf file type viewer (i.e. Adobe Acrobat). Students are also encouraged to bring a current copy of their agency's FTO program. Course Description: This three-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed Field Training Officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting new officers in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principles. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
Patrol: Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Oct 21, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025 05-485-25-09 Kent State - Stark - 6000 Frank Avenue NW, Room 043, Canton, Ohio 44720 $400 $475 0 /24 Register
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Prerequisites: None. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: Students are to bring a laptop or tablet type computer will an available USB port and .pdf file type viewer (i.e. Adobe Acrobat). Students are also encouraged to bring a current copy of their agency's FTO program. Course Description: This three-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed Field Training Officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting new officers in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principles. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
Patrol: Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Nov 18, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025 05-485-25-10 Lorain County Community College - 1005 N Abbe Rd, iLoft 223, Elyria, OH 44035 $400 $475 0 /20 Register
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Prerequisites: None. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: Students are to bring a laptop or tablet type computer will an available USB port and .pdf file type viewer (i.e. Adobe Acrobat). Students are also encouraged to bring a current copy of their agency's FTO program. Course Description: This three-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed Field Training Officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting new officers in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principles. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
Patrol: Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Nov 18, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025 05-485-25-11 Kent State Twinsburg - 1612 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 $400 $475 0 /24 Register
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program (Ohio Model) Prerequisites: None. Training Types: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee Equipment needed: Students are to bring a laptop or tablet type computer will an available USB port and .pdf file type viewer (i.e. Adobe Acrobat). Students are also encouraged to bring a current copy of their agency's FTO program. Course Description: This three-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed Field Training Officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTO’s role in assisting new officers in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principles. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
Patrol: SFST (Standardized Field Sobriety Testing) Instructor Mar 3, 2025 - Mar 7, 2025 06-480-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $0 $0 3 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: Applicants must have successfully completed a basic DUI enforcement course (SFST or ADAP). A proficiency test on the administration of the Field Sobriety Tests will take place at the beginning of the course that must be passed to complete the course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring a laptop to the class in order to access the course material which will be given on a flash drive. The computer will also be useful in the students' preparation of their teach back. COMMENTS: COST IS $500.00 in 2025 FOR OUT OF STATE OFFICERS Students will be certified to instruct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommended Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Ohio OVI enforcement course. Course material includes a review of instructor skills, presentation of the OVI curriculum, individual presentation of the material and a written test. Volunteer drinkers are used to test the student's proficiency with the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests during the live drinking session. All teaching materials will be provided to the student. Upon successful completion of the course and BAS certification, the student will be OPOTC certified as a qualified instructor for the Basic SFST courses (Unit 8) taught in Ohio. This is an instructor course and students should have a good understanding and mastery of the administration of the SFSTs prior to coming to the class. A proficiency test on the administration of the Field Sobriety Tests will take place at the beginning of the course that must be passed to complete the course. Students should bring a laptop to the class in order to access the course material which will be given on a flash drive. The computer will also be useful in the students' preparation of their teach back.
Patrol: SFST (Standardized Field Sobriety Testing) Instructor Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 06-480-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $0 $0 3 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: Applicants must have successfully completed a basic DUI enforcement course (SFST or ADAP). A proficiency test on the administration of the Field Sobriety Tests will take place at the beginning of the course that must be passed to complete the course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring a laptop to the class in order to access the course material which will be given on a flash drive. The computer will also be useful in the students' preparation of their teach back. COMMENTS: COST IS $500.00 in 2025 FOR OUT OF STATE OFFICERS Students will be certified to instruct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommended Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Ohio OVI enforcement course. Course material includes a review of instructor skills, presentation of the OVI curriculum, individual presentation of the material and a written test. Volunteer drinkers are used to test the student's proficiency with the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests during the live drinking session. All teaching materials will be provided to the student. Upon successful completion of the course and BAS certification, the student will be OPOTC certified as a qualified instructor for the Basic SFST courses (Unit 8) taught in Ohio. This is an instructor course and students should have a good understanding and mastery of the administration of the SFSTs prior to coming to the class. A proficiency test on the administration of the Field Sobriety Tests will take place at the beginning of the course that must be passed to complete the course. Students should bring a laptop to the class in order to access the course material which will be given on a flash drive. The computer will also be useful in the students' preparation of their teach back.
Patrol: SFST (Standardized Field Sobriety Testing) Instructor Sep 8, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025 06-480-25-03 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $0 $0 1 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: Applicants must have successfully completed a basic DUI enforcement course (SFST or ADAP). A proficiency test on the administration of the Field Sobriety Tests will take place at the beginning of the course that must be passed to complete the course. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students should bring a laptop to the class in order to access the course material which will be given on a flash drive. The computer will also be useful in the students' preparation of their teach back. COMMENTS: COST IS $500.00 in 2025 FOR OUT OF STATE OFFICERS Students will be certified to instruct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommended Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Ohio OVI enforcement course. Course material includes a review of instructor skills, presentation of the OVI curriculum, individual presentation of the material and a written test. Volunteer drinkers are used to test the student's proficiency with the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests during the live drinking session. All teaching materials will be provided to the student. Upon successful completion of the course and BAS certification, the student will be OPOTC certified as a qualified instructor for the Basic SFST courses (Unit 8) taught in Ohio. This is an instructor course and students should have a good understanding and mastery of the administration of the SFSTs prior to coming to the class. A proficiency test on the administration of the Field Sobriety Tests will take place at the beginning of the course that must be passed to complete the course. Students should bring a laptop to the class in order to access the course material which will be given on a flash drive. The computer will also be useful in the students' preparation of their teach back.
Patrol: SORAT Mar 5, 2025 - Mar 6, 2025 05-555-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $425 $475 1 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: None TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT/COMMENTS: Bring duty equipment (duty belt, vest, flashlight, etc.). This course will utilize Simunition. Do not bring live weapons or ammunition to training. Do bring long sleeve shirts. Single Officer Response to an Active Threat (SORAT) is a 2-day Operator-level course geared towards Patrol Officers and School Resource Officers. Topics will include legal aspects of use of force, responding to an active threat (edged weapons, firearms, IED, etc.), movement principles, room entries, officer link-ups, and post incident concerns.
Patrol: SORAT Nov 13, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025 05-555-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $425 $475 1 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: None TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT/COMMENTS: Bring duty equipment (duty belt, vest, flashlight, etc.). This course will utilize Simunition. Do not bring live weapons or ammunition to training. Do bring long sleeve shirts. Single Officer Response to an Active Threat (SORAT) is a 2-day Operator-level course geared towards Patrol Officers and School Resource Officers. Topics will include legal aspects of use of force, responding to an active threat (edged weapons, firearms, IED, etc.), movement principles, room entries, officer link-ups, and post incident concerns.
Patrol: Stops & Approaches Instructor Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 11, 2025 05-474-25-02 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $200 $225 13 /30 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Computer with a USP port COMMENT: This is an instructor level course. Emphasis is placed on teaching of techniques, knowledge and skills. Students will teach, critique and remediate more than they perform training scenarios. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach a traffic stops program to in-service personnel and/or basic academy cadets. Classroom time will be devoted to an overview of tactics and discussion of current case law and the Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to common traffic stop encounters. Time will also be used to cover teaching philosophies and techniques. The curriculum mirrors instruction of the basic academy program. The focus of the course is on teaching the program rather than performing the techniques as students. The course includes a classroom teach back as well as a practical teach back.
Patrol: Stops & Approaches Instructor Jun 4, 2025 - Jun 4, 2025 05-474-25-01 Kent State Trumbull - 4314 Mahoning Ave, Warren, OH 44483 Rm 202-211 $175 $200 3 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Computer with a USP port COMMENT: This is an instructor level course. Emphasis is placed on teaching of techniques, knowledge and skills. Students will teach, critique and remediate more than they perform training scenarios. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach a traffic stops program to in-service personnel and/or basic academy cadets. Classroom time will be devoted to an overview of tactics and discussion of current case law and the Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to common traffic stop encounters. Time will also be used to cover teaching philosophies and techniques. The curriculum mirrors instruction of the basic academy program. The focus of the course is on teaching the program rather than performing the techniques as students. The course includes a classroom teach back as well as a practical teach back.
Patrol: Stops & Approaches Instructor Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 10, 2025 05-474-25-03 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $200 $225 0 /30 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Computer with a USP port COMMENT: This is an instructor level course. Emphasis is placed on teaching of techniques, knowledge and skills. Students will teach, critique and remediate more than they perform training scenarios. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach a traffic stops program to in-service personnel and/or basic academy cadets. Classroom time will be devoted to an overview of tactics and discussion of current case law and the Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to common traffic stop encounters. Time will also be used to cover teaching philosophies and techniques. The curriculum mirrors instruction of the basic academy program. The focus of the course is on teaching the program rather than performing the techniques as students. The course includes a classroom teach back as well as a practical teach back.
Patrol: Stops & Approaches Instructor Sep 9, 2025 - Sep 9, 2025 05-474-25-04 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $200 $225 1 /30 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Computer with a USP port COMMENT: This is an instructor level course. Emphasis is placed on teaching of techniques, knowledge and skills. Students will teach, critique and remediate more than they perform training scenarios. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach a traffic stops program to in-service personnel and/or basic academy cadets. Classroom time will be devoted to an overview of tactics and discussion of current case law and the Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to common traffic stop encounters. Time will also be used to cover teaching philosophies and techniques. The curriculum mirrors instruction of the basic academy program. The focus of the course is on teaching the program rather than performing the techniques as students. The course includes a classroom teach back as well as a practical teach back.
Skills Development: Modern Report Writing Mar 12, 2025 - Mar 12, 2025 01-045-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $175 $200 25 /25 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/ Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Private Security; Other Government Employee; Canine Evaluator, GI or SME Applicant SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Supplies for taking notes and writing reports. A laptop might also be helpful if you have one available. This course assists report writers and reviewers in preparing accurate, concise, and complete investigative reports. Topics covered will include report organization, grammar, issue-spotting, and communication styles and formats. Additionally this course is required for those interested in teaching Modern Report Writing in the basic academy.
Skills Development: Modern Report Writing Oct 14, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025 01-045-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $175 $200 0 /25 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/ Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Private Security; Other Government Employee; Canine Evaluator, GI or SME Applicant SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Supplies for taking notes and writing reports. A laptop might also be helpful if you have one available. This course assists report writers and reviewers in preparing accurate, concise, and complete investigative reports. Topics covered will include report organization, grammar, issue-spotting, and communication styles and formats. Additionally this course is required for those interested in teaching Modern Report Writing in the basic academy.
Special Response Operations: TMP - Decision Making Under Stress Mar 6, 2025 - Mar 6, 2025 05-721-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $250 $275 1 /20 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): OPOTC approved firearms program or sworn officer Knowledge of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) &/or Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT/COMMENTS: Long sleeve shirt, duty belt, body armor, gloves, medical bags/equipment and any other tactical equipment that you might use. COMMENTS: OPOTA will provide the Simunition weapons, ammo and basic protective equipment (masks, neck, groin and gloves). The TMP class fulfills the OAC requirements for Tactical Medical Professionals to complete a scenario training course developed by OPOTA. The class focuses on pre-mission planning, medical threat assessments and providing care to individuals in high threat environments.
Special Response Operations: TMP - Decision Making Under Stress Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025 05-721-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $250 $275 0 /8 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): OPOTC approved firearms program or sworn officer Knowledge of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) &/or Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT/COMMENTS: Long sleeve shirt, duty belt, body armor, gloves, medical bags/equipment and any other tactical equipment that you might use. COMMENTS: OPOTA will provide the Simunition weapons, ammo and basic protective equipment (masks, neck, groin and gloves). The TMP class fulfills the OAC requirements for Tactical Medical Professionals to complete a scenario training course developed by OPOTA. The class focuses on pre-mission planning, medical threat assessments and providing care to individuals in high threat environments.
Special Response Operations: VIP/Principal Protection Level I Mar 24, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 05-394-25-01 OPOTA - London: Tactical Training Center $875 $1000 11 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: It is highly recommended that students be in good physical condition for attendance. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students will need to have suits available for final exam, at least 3 magazines with mag holder, range jacket or vest for concealing firearm. This five-day course will cover personal protection for principals/ dignitaries and executives. Students will conduct threat assessments and develop an operational plan for the movement of principals (including advance and route planning). Information will include: ambush-counter techniques, bomb searches, and protective formations in both pedestrian and vehicular movements. A portion of the material will be presented from the viewpoint of the protection team. This will assist the student-officer should he/she have to function in the role of dignitary/principal protector, as well as improve the relationship between law enforcement officers and protection personnel during visits of dignitaries with protection teams. Late night exercises may be scheduled at any time. It is highly recommended that students be in good physical condition for attendance.
Subject Control: C4C Police Jiu-Jitsu Level One May 19, 2025 - May 19, 2025 88-043-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $995 $1070 0 /40 Register
***This is not an OPOTA course.*** All registrations and payments are done directly at their website. For registration and information: https://c4cpjj.com/course/c4c-police-jiu-jitsu-level-one-oh-dec24/ A “game plan” or course curriculum comes with each level that can be used as the department’s exact defensive tactics (DT) curriculum or supplement a department’s current DT curriculum. C4CPJJ Level 1 includes a bonus foundation level for officers without experience in DT or combatives. This foundational level material is perfect for an academy setting, for officers in an FTO position, or for police departments who do not have a current control/grappling curriculum and wish to transition to this type of training. C4CPJJ is a complete DT system based on the LEO’s reasonable outcomes of control and then custody. The foundation level sets the foundation, and level one allows officers to progress over time, realizing growth in their personal ability within the DT program. As officers continue to improve and grow, they will develop increased confidence, capability, control, and compassion for subjects they may have to use force on. It is NOT a simple BJJ lesson plan called “LEO” Training.”
Subject Control: Gracie Academy Mar 31, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025 88-118-25-01 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $1500 $0 1 /70 Register
*** PHYSICALLY DEMANDING COURSE *** PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty belt and clothing for physical activity (5.11 pants, t-shirts or long sleeve shirts, wrestling shoes) No Gi top! COMMENTS: THIS IS A OPOTA HOSTED COURSE PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR IT UNDER OPOTA COURSE CATALOG, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW (ALL PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED BY THE GRACIE SURVIVAL TACTICS COMPANY) (COPY AND PASTE TO YOUR BROWSER TO REGISTER) https://store.gracieuniversity.com/categories/military_and_law_seminars/GST1-LONOH-033125.html GST Level 1 Instructor Certification Program consists of 23 lessons that address the most common scenarios that a law enforcement professional is likely to confront in a hands-on encounter. This course is designed to take officers with absolutely no previous Jiu-jitsu experience and equip them with the time-tested techniques and teaching methodologies to confidently instructor other officers within their organization. There is no lodging/Cafeteria available at OPOTA; however there are multiple hotels and restaurants within 20 minutes of OPOTA. It's strongly suggested to pack a lunch/snacks each day, as this program only allows for a 30 minute lunch break. This is a very active training with little to no downtime. Please feel free to reach out to Barry Wisecup the Advanced Training Coordinator of this course at (937)684-5517 if you have any questions.
Subject Control: Impact Weapons Instructor Mar 10, 2025 - Mar 11, 2025 106-000-25-01 Owens Community College - Law Enforcement Fire Science Building - 7115 Biniker Perrysburg, OH 435515 $250 $300 0 /16 Register
PREREQUISITES: All students should have operator level training with an impact weapon. This is a physical course and the students must be fit for duty. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Duty gear (including baton and holder), clothing for physical activity, and any other training gear you may need to train safely. (NO LIVE WEAPONS!) This course is designed to qualify students to become Impact Weapons instructors for Peace Officer Basic Training and agency in-service training. This is a vendor-neutral course that offers concepts that apply to expandable, straight, short, and side handle batons. It also includes applications of environmental impact weapons (e.g., flashlight, handcuffs). Topics will include: legal considerations, weapon retention, transitions to other force options, impact weapon skills, drill and scenario development.
Subject Control: Impact Weapons Instructor Mar 12, 2025 - Mar 13, 2025 06-707-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $275 $325 7 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: All students should have operator level training with an impact weapon. This is a physical course and the students must be fit for duty. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (including baton and holder), clothing for physical activity, and any other training gear you may need to train safely. (NO LIVE WEAPONS!) This course is designed to qualify students to become Impact Weapons instructors for Peace Officer Basic Training and agency in-service training. This is a vendor-neutral course that offers concepts that apply to expandable, straight, short, and side handle batons. It also includes applications of environmental impact weapons (e.g., flashlight, handcuffs). Topics will include: legal considerations, weapon retention, transitions to other force options, impact weapon skills, drill and scenario development.
Subject Control: Impact Weapons Instructor Apr 2, 2025 - Apr 3, 2025 06-707-25-01 Kent State Twinsburg - 1612 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 $250 $300 2 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: All students should have operator level training with an impact weapon. This is a physical course and the students must be fit for duty. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (including baton and holder), clothing for physical activity, and any other training gear you may need to train safely. (NO LIVE WEAPONS!) This course is designed to qualify students to become Impact Weapons instructors for Peace Officer Basic Training and agency in-service training. This is a vendor-neutral course that offers concepts that apply to expandable, straight, short, and side handle batons. It also includes applications of environmental impact weapons (e.g., flashlight, handcuffs). Topics will include: legal considerations, weapon retention, transitions to other force options, impact weapon skills, drill and scenario development.
Subject Control: Impact Weapons Instructor Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025 06-707-25-04 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center Room 007, 100 S Limestone St Springfield, OH 45502 $250 $300 0 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: All students should have operator level training with an impact weapon. This is a physical course and the students must be fit for duty. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (including baton and holder), clothing for physical activity, and any other training gear you may need to train safely. (NO LIVE WEAPONS!) This course is designed to qualify students to become Impact Weapons instructors for Peace Officer Basic Training and agency in-service training. This is a vendor-neutral course that offers concepts that apply to expandable, straight, short, and side handle batons. It also includes applications of environmental impact weapons (e.g., flashlight, handcuffs). Topics will include: legal considerations, weapon retention, transitions to other force options, impact weapon skills, drill and scenario development.
Subject Control: Impact Weapons Instructor Aug 4, 2025 - Aug 5, 2025 106-000-25-02 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center Room 007, 100 S Limestone St Springfield, OH 45502 $250 $300 0 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: All students should have operator level training with an impact weapon. This is a physical course and the students must be fit for duty. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Duty gear (including baton and holder), clothing for physical activity, and any other training gear you may need to train safely. (NO LIVE WEAPONS!) This course is designed to qualify students to become Impact Weapons instructors for Peace Officer Basic Training and agency in-service training. This is a vendor-neutral course that offers concepts that apply to expandable, straight, short, and side handle batons. It also includes applications of environmental impact weapons (e.g., flashlight, handcuffs). Topics will include: legal considerations, weapon retention, transitions to other force options, impact weapon skills, drill and scenario development.
Subject Control: Impact Weapons Instructor Nov 5, 2025 - Nov 6, 2025 06-707-25-03 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $275 $325 0 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: All students should have operator level training with an impact weapon. This is a physical course and the students must be fit for duty. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (including baton and holder), clothing for physical activity, and any other training gear you may need to train safely. (NO LIVE WEAPONS!) This course is designed to qualify students to become Impact Weapons instructors for Peace Officer Basic Training and agency in-service training. This is a vendor-neutral course that offers concepts that apply to expandable, straight, short, and side handle batons. It also includes applications of environmental impact weapons (e.g., flashlight, handcuffs). Topics will include: legal considerations, weapon retention, transitions to other force options, impact weapon skills, drill and scenario development.
Subject Control: Individual Chemical Aerosol Instructor Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 11, 2025 06-481-25-02 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $175 $200 4 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: All students should have operator level knowledge of chemical aerosol units. This is a physical course and the students must be fit for duty. Direct contamination is recommended for first time instructors but NOT mandatory. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Duty belt or carrier including holster for chemical aerosols as well as pouches and holsters for weapons students may also be issued, (e.g., Taser, firearms, batons) clothing for physical activity, and any other training gear you may need to train safely. This one day course is designed to qualify students to become instructors in the use of individual chemical aerosol units (e.g., OC). This is a vendor-neutral course that offers concepts and guidelines for initial and in-service training. Topics include: Reasonable use of force considerations, deployment tactics, arrest and control, surviving an aerosol assault, medical considerations, de-contamination procedures, and scenario development.
Subject Control: Individual Chemical Aerosol Instructor Mar 20, 2025 - Mar 20, 2025 06-481-25-01 Kent State Twinsburg - 1612 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 $150 $175 10 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: All students should have operator level knowledge of chemical aerosol units. This is a physical course and the students must be fit for duty. Direct contamination is recommended for first time instructors but NOT mandatory. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Duty belt or carrier including holster for chemical aerosols as well as pouches and holsters for weapons students may also be issued, (e.g., Taser, firearms, batons) clothing for physical activity, and any other training gear you may need to train safely. This one day course is designed to qualify students to become instructors in the use of individual chemical aerosol units (e.g., OC). This is a vendor-neutral course that offers concepts and guidelines for initial and in-service training. Topics include: Reasonable use of force considerations, deployment tactics, arrest and control, surviving an aerosol assault, medical considerations, de-contamination procedures, and scenario development.
Subject Control: Individual Chemical Aerosol Instructor Nov 4, 2025 - Nov 4, 2025 06-481-25-03 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $175 $200 1 /24 Register
PREREQUISITES: All students should have operator level knowledge of chemical aerosol units. This is a physical course and the students must be fit for duty. Direct contamination is recommended for first time instructors but NOT mandatory. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Duty belt or carrier including holster for chemical aerosols as well as pouches and holsters for weapons students may also be issued, (e.g., Taser, firearms, batons) clothing for physical activity, and any other training gear you may need to train safely. This one day course is designed to qualify students to become instructors in the use of individual chemical aerosol units (e.g., OC). This is a vendor-neutral course that offers concepts and guidelines for initial and in-service training. Topics include: Reasonable use of force considerations, deployment tactics, arrest and control, surviving an aerosol assault, medical considerations, de-contamination procedures, and scenario development.
Subject Control: Subject Control Instructor Jan 27, 2025 - Feb 14, 2025 05-484-25-01 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center Room 007, 100 S Limestone St Springfield, OH 45502 $1000 $1250 11 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: There is a pre-course assignment that is required for this course. It will be sent via email 3-4 weeks before the class is scheduled to begin. Students must have an operator level understanding of subject control principles. **THIS IS AN ADVANCED COURSE NOT DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS.** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (body armor, holster, handcuffs & key, etc.), clothing for physical activity (indoors & outdoors), and any other equipment you feel you may need to train safely. COMMENTS: Check the course dates. Some classes have been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. **This course is physically demanding, and students should be is good physical condition to participate This course is specifically designed for certified peace officers and corrections officers that have been through an approved basic training academy. If you are not one of the previously described officers or if you have limited training and experience in subject control, it is recommended that you complete operator level training prior to attending. Any questions can be sent to AARON.COEY@OHIOAGO.GOV.** This two-week course is designed to certify officers as subject control instructors for agency in-service or basic academy training. To successfully complete this course, students must pass a written exam and be able to demonstrate and teach the principles of subject control. Principles will include legal standards for use of force, documenting use of force and testifying in court, officer mindset, subject approach, striking, takedowns, handcuffing, ground defense, body lock/hold releases, weapon defenses (i.e., weapon retention, shot avoidance, edged and impact weapon defense), and scenario management. Tactics, situational awareness, and critical decision making will be discussed throughout this course.
Subject Control: Subject Control Instructor Feb 3, 2025 - Feb 21, 2025 05-484-25-05 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $1050 $1300 13 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: There is a pre-course assignment that is required for this course. It will be sent via email 3-4 weeks before the class is scheduled to begin. Students must have an operator level understanding of subject control principles. **THIS IS AN ADVANCED COURSE NOT DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS.** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (body armor, holster, handcuffs & key, etc.), clothing for physical activity (indoors & outdoors), and any other equipment you feel you may need to train safely. COMMENTS: Check the course dates. Some classes have been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. **This course is physically demanding, and students should be is good physical condition to participate This course is specifically designed for certified peace officers and corrections officers that have been through an approved basic training academy. If you are not one of the previously described officers or if you have limited training and experience in subject control, it is recommended that you complete operator level training prior to attending. Any questions can be sent to AARON.COEY@OHIOAGO.GOV.** This two-week course is designed to certify officers as subject control instructors for agency in-service or basic academy training. To successfully complete this course, students must pass a written exam and be able to demonstrate and teach the principles of subject control. Principles will include legal standards for use of force, documenting use of force and testifying in court, officer mindset, subject approach, striking, takedowns, handcuffing, ground defense, body lock/hold releases, weapon defenses (i.e., weapon retention, shot avoidance, edged and impact weapon defense), and scenario management. Tactics, situational awareness, and critical decision making will be discussed throughout this course.
Subject Control: Subject Control Instructor Mar 3, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025 05-484-25-11 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center Room 007, 100 S Limestone St Springfield, OH 45502 $1000 $1250 2 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: There is a pre-course assignment that is required for this course. It will be sent via email 3-4 weeks before the class is scheduled to begin. Students must have an operator level understanding of subject control principles. **THIS IS AN ADVANCED COURSE NOT DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS.** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (body armor, holster, handcuffs & key, etc.), clothing for physical activity (indoors & outdoors), and any other equipment you feel you may need to train safely. COMMENTS: Check the course dates. Some classes have been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. **This course is physically demanding, and students should be is good physical condition to participate This course is specifically designed for certified peace officers and corrections officers that have been through an approved basic training academy. If you are not one of the previously described officers or if you have limited training and experience in subject control, it is recommended that you complete operator level training prior to attending. Any questions can be sent to AARON.COEY@OHIOAGO.GOV.** This two-week course is designed to certify officers as subject control instructors for agency in-service or basic academy training. To successfully complete this course, students must pass a written exam and be able to demonstrate and teach the principles of subject control. Principles will include legal standards for use of force, documenting use of force and testifying in court, officer mindset, subject approach, striking, takedowns, handcuffing, ground defense, body lock/hold releases, weapon defenses (i.e., weapon retention, shot avoidance, edged and impact weapon defense), and scenario management. Tactics, situational awareness, and critical decision making will be discussed throughout this course.
Subject Control: Subject Control Instructor Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025 05-484-25-06 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $1050 $1300 2 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: There is a pre-course assignment that is required for this course. It will be sent via email 3-4 weeks before the class is scheduled to begin. Students must have an operator level understanding of subject control principles. **THIS IS AN ADVANCED COURSE NOT DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS.** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (body armor, holster, handcuffs & key, etc.), clothing for physical activity (indoors & outdoors), and any other equipment you feel you may need to train safely. COMMENTS: Check the course dates. Some classes have been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. **This course is physically demanding, and students should be is good physical condition to participate This course is specifically designed for certified peace officers and corrections officers that have been through an approved basic training academy. If you are not one of the previously described officers or if you have limited training and experience in subject control, it is recommended that you complete operator level training prior to attending. Any questions can be sent to AARON.COEY@OHIOAGO.GOV.** This two-week course is designed to certify officers as subject control instructors for agency in-service or basic academy training. To successfully complete this course, students must pass a written exam and be able to demonstrate and teach the principles of subject control. Principles will include legal standards for use of force, documenting use of force and testifying in court, officer mindset, subject approach, striking, takedowns, handcuffing, ground defense, body lock/hold releases, weapon defenses (i.e., weapon retention, shot avoidance, edged and impact weapon defense), and scenario management. Tactics, situational awareness, and critical decision making will be discussed throughout this course.
Subject Control: Subject Control Instructor Jun 2, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025 05-484-25-07 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $1050 $1300 2 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: There is a pre-course assignment that is required for this course. It will be sent via email 3-4 weeks before the class is scheduled to begin. Students must have an operator level understanding of subject control principles. **THIS IS AN ADVANCED COURSE NOT DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS.** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (body armor, holster, handcuffs & key, etc.), clothing for physical activity (indoors & outdoors), and any other equipment you feel you may need to train safely. COMMENTS: Check the course dates. Some classes have been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. **This course is physically demanding, and students should be is good physical condition to participate This course is specifically designed for certified peace officers and corrections officers that have been through an approved basic training academy. If you are not one of the previously described officers or if you have limited training and experience in subject control, it is recommended that you complete operator level training prior to attending. Any questions can be sent to AARON.COEY@OHIOAGO.GOV.** This two-week course is designed to certify officers as subject control instructors for agency in-service or basic academy training. To successfully complete this course, students must pass a written exam and be able to demonstrate and teach the principles of subject control. Principles will include legal standards for use of force, documenting use of force and testifying in court, officer mindset, subject approach, striking, takedowns, handcuffing, ground defense, body lock/hold releases, weapon defenses (i.e., weapon retention, shot avoidance, edged and impact weapon defense), and scenario management. Tactics, situational awareness, and critical decision making will be discussed throughout this course.
Subject Control: Subject Control Instructor Aug 1, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025 05-484-25-08 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $1050 $1300 1 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: There is a pre-course assignment that is required for this course. It will be sent via email 3-4 weeks before the class is scheduled to begin. Students must have an operator level understanding of subject control principles. **THIS IS AN ADVANCED COURSE NOT DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS.** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (body armor, holster, handcuffs & key, etc.), clothing for physical activity (indoors & outdoors), and any other equipment you feel you may need to train safely. COMMENTS: Check the course dates. Some classes have been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. **This course is physically demanding, and students should be is good physical condition to participate This course is specifically designed for certified peace officers and corrections officers that have been through an approved basic training academy. If you are not one of the previously described officers or if you have limited training and experience in subject control, it is recommended that you complete operator level training prior to attending. Any questions can be sent to AARON.COEY@OHIOAGO.GOV.** This two-week course is designed to certify officers as subject control instructors for agency in-service or basic academy training. To successfully complete this course, students must pass a written exam and be able to demonstrate and teach the principles of subject control. Principles will include legal standards for use of force, documenting use of force and testifying in court, officer mindset, subject approach, striking, takedowns, handcuffing, ground defense, body lock/hold releases, weapon defenses (i.e., weapon retention, shot avoidance, edged and impact weapon defense), and scenario management. Tactics, situational awareness, and critical decision making will be discussed throughout this course.
Subject Control: Subject Control Instructor Sep 8, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025 05-484-25-03 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center Room 007, 100 S Limestone St Springfield, OH 45502 $1000 $1250 0 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: There is a pre-course assignment that is required for this course. It will be sent via email 3-4 weeks before the class is scheduled to begin. Students must have an operator level understanding of subject control principles. **THIS IS AN ADVANCED COURSE NOT DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS.** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (body armor, holster, handcuffs & key, etc.), clothing for physical activity (indoors & outdoors), and any other equipment you feel you may need to train safely. COMMENTS: Check the course dates. Some classes have been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. **This course is physically demanding, and students should be is good physical condition to participate This course is specifically designed for certified peace officers and corrections officers that have been through an approved basic training academy. If you are not one of the previously described officers or if you have limited training and experience in subject control, it is recommended that you complete operator level training prior to attending. Any questions can be sent to AARON.COEY@OHIOAGO.GOV.** This two-week course is designed to certify officers as subject control instructors for agency in-service or basic academy training. To successfully complete this course, students must pass a written exam and be able to demonstrate and teach the principles of subject control. Principles will include legal standards for use of force, documenting use of force and testifying in court, officer mindset, subject approach, striking, takedowns, handcuffing, ground defense, body lock/hold releases, weapon defenses (i.e., weapon retention, shot avoidance, edged and impact weapon defense), and scenario management. Tactics, situational awareness, and critical decision making will be discussed throughout this course.
Subject Control: Subject Control Instructor Sep 15, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025 05-484-25-10 Kent State Twinsburg - 1612 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 $1000 $1250 2 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: There is a pre-course assignment that is required for this course. It will be sent via email 3-4 weeks before the class is scheduled to begin. Students must have an operator level understanding of subject control principles. **THIS IS AN ADVANCED COURSE NOT DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS.** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (body armor, holster, handcuffs & key, etc.), clothing for physical activity (indoors & outdoors), and any other equipment you feel you may need to train safely. COMMENTS: Check the course dates. Some classes have been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. **This course is physically demanding, and students should be is good physical condition to participate This course is specifically designed for certified peace officers and corrections officers that have been through an approved basic training academy. If you are not one of the previously described officers or if you have limited training and experience in subject control, it is recommended that you complete operator level training prior to attending. Any questions can be sent to AARON.COEY@OHIOAGO.GOV.** This two-week course is designed to certify officers as subject control instructors for agency in-service or basic academy training. To successfully complete this course, students must pass a written exam and be able to demonstrate and teach the principles of subject control. Principles will include legal standards for use of force, documenting use of force and testifying in court, officer mindset, subject approach, striking, takedowns, handcuffing, ground defense, body lock/hold releases, weapon defenses (i.e., weapon retention, shot avoidance, edged and impact weapon defense), and scenario management. Tactics, situational awareness, and critical decision making will be discussed throughout this course.
Subject Control: Subject Control Instructor Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 05-484-25-09 OPOTA - London: Main Academy $1050 $1300 0 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: There is a pre-course assignment that is required for this course. It will be sent via email 3-4 weeks before the class is scheduled to begin. Students must have an operator level understanding of subject control principles. **THIS IS AN ADVANCED COURSE NOT DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS.** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (body armor, holster, handcuffs & key, etc.), clothing for physical activity (indoors & outdoors), and any other equipment you feel you may need to train safely. COMMENTS: Check the course dates. Some classes have been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. **This course is physically demanding, and students should be is good physical condition to participate This course is specifically designed for certified peace officers and corrections officers that have been through an approved basic training academy. If you are not one of the previously described officers or if you have limited training and experience in subject control, it is recommended that you complete operator level training prior to attending. Any questions can be sent to AARON.COEY@OHIOAGO.GOV.** This two-week course is designed to certify officers as subject control instructors for agency in-service or basic academy training. To successfully complete this course, students must pass a written exam and be able to demonstrate and teach the principles of subject control. Principles will include legal standards for use of force, documenting use of force and testifying in court, officer mindset, subject approach, striking, takedowns, handcuffing, ground defense, body lock/hold releases, weapon defenses (i.e., weapon retention, shot avoidance, edged and impact weapon defense), and scenario management. Tactics, situational awareness, and critical decision making will be discussed throughout this course.
Subject Control: Subject Control Instructor Nov 3, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025 05-484-25-04 Clark State College - Brinkman Educational Center Room 007, 100 S Limestone St Springfield, OH 45502 $1000 $1250 1 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: There is a pre-course assignment that is required for this course. It will be sent via email 3-4 weeks before the class is scheduled to begin. Students must have an operator level understanding of subject control principles. **THIS IS AN ADVANCED COURSE NOT DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS.** TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Duty gear (body armor, holster, handcuffs & key, etc.), clothing for physical activity (indoors & outdoors), and any other equipment you feel you may need to train safely. COMMENTS: Check the course dates. Some classes have been split over 3 weeks. For split schedules, there will be a week of training, a week off, and then return to finish the second week. **This course is physically demanding, and students should be is good physical condition to participate This course is specifically designed for certified peace officers and corrections officers that have been through an approved basic training academy. If you are not one of the previously described officers or if you have limited training and experience in subject control, it is recommended that you complete operator level training prior to attending. Any questions can be sent to AARON.COEY@OHIOAGO.GOV.** This two-week course is designed to certify officers as subject control instructors for agency in-service or basic academy training. To successfully complete this course, students must pass a written exam and be able to demonstrate and teach the principles of subject control. Principles will include legal standards for use of force, documenting use of force and testifying in court, officer mindset, subject approach, striking, takedowns, handcuffing, ground defense, body lock/hold releases, weapon defenses (i.e., weapon retention, shot avoidance, edged and impact weapon defense), and scenario management. Tactics, situational awareness, and critical decision making will be discussed throughout this course.
Traffic: Traffic Crash Level 1 - Collision Investigation Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024 03-415-24-02 Stark Cty Sheriff's Office Training Center, 143 1st ST. SE, Massillon, OH 44646 $0 $0 20 /0 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Officers must provide a laptop computer with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader installed for use in the course. COMMENTS: THIS CLASS IS GRANT FUNDED AND FREE TO OHIO OFFICERS. STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF OHIO WILL BE CHARGED THE NORMAL COURSE TUITION ($1,150.00) This 40-hour Traffic Collision Investigation course will instruct officers on topics including measuring, photographing, recording evidence at crash scenes, and diagramming the scene to scale. Upon completion, officers will be able to analyze a collision and determine what happened before, during, and after the collision. Officers will be instructed on advanced techniques for application of mathematical principles and equations to determine vehicle speeds from tire marks, the use of traffic templates, driver and witness interviews, human factors, evidence from vehicles and the roadway, field sketches, measuring, diagramming, photography, and preparing their case for court. Officers should be familiar with Ohio crash reporting forms and procedures before attending this course. Officers will need a calculator with square root function and will participate in outside exercises.
Traffic: Traffic Crash Level 1 - Collision Investigation Feb 24, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025 03-415-25-01 Stark Cty Sheriff's Office Training Center, 143 1st ST. SE, Massillon, OH 44646 $0 $0 20 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Officers must provide a laptop computer with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader installed for use in the course. COMMENTS: THIS CLASS IS GRANT FUNDED AND FREE TO OHIO OFFICERS. STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF OHIO WILL BE CHARGED THE NORMAL COURSE TUITION ($1,150.00) This 40-hour Traffic Collision Investigation course will instruct officers on topics including measuring, photographing, recording evidence at crash scenes, and diagramming the scene to scale. Upon completion, officers will be able to analyze a collision and determine what happened before, during, and after the collision. Officers will be instructed on advanced techniques for application of mathematical principles and equations to determine vehicle speeds from tire marks, the use of traffic templates, driver and witness interviews, human factors, evidence from vehicles and the roadway, field sketches, measuring, diagramming, photography, and preparing their case for court. Officers should be familiar with Ohio crash reporting forms and procedures before attending this course. Officers will need a calculator with square root function and will participate in outside exercises.
Traffic: Traffic Crash Level 1 - Collision Investigation May 19, 2025 - May 23, 2025 03-415-25-02 401 Tuscarawas St. SW, Suite 501, Canton, OH 44702 $0 $0 13 /20 Register
PREREQUISITES: NONE TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPMENT: Officers must provide a laptop computer with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader installed for use in the course. COMMENTS: THIS CLASS IS GRANT FUNDED AND FREE TO OHIO OFFICERS. STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF OHIO WILL BE CHARGED THE NORMAL COURSE TUITION ($1,150.00) This 40-hour Traffic Collision Investigation course will instruct officers on topics including measuring, photographing, recording evidence at crash scenes, and diagramming the scene to scale. Upon completion, officers will be able to analyze a collision and determine what happened before, during, and after the collision. Officers will be instructed on advanced techniques for application of mathematical principles and equations to determine vehicle speeds from tire marks, the use of traffic templates, driver and witness interviews, human factors, evidence from vehicles and the roadway, field sketches, measuring, diagramming, photography, and preparing their case for court. Officers should be familiar with Ohio crash reporting forms and procedures before attending this course. Officers will need a calculator with square root function and will participate in outside exercises.
Traffic: Traffic Crash Level 2 - Advanced Collision Investigation Apr 7, 2025 - Apr 18, 2025 03-413-25-01 Stark Cty Sheriff's Office Training Center, 143 1st ST. SE, Massillon, OH 44646 $0 $0 12 /12 Register
PREREQUISITE: Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I) or equivalent TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Officers must provide a laptop computer with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader installed for use in the course. It is also recommended that officers bring a three-ring binder for handouts. COMMENTS: ***This course is funded through an OTSO/NHTSA grant and is free for Ohio Law Enforcement Officers only. Out-of-state officers should contact OPOTA for more information. This 80 – hour course builds on the concepts learned in Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I). Instruction will include advanced techniques in acceleration/deceleration, vehicle behavior, and analysis of vehicle lamps and safety systems. Students will learn mathematical formulas to determine velocity, airborne, time, distance, center of mass, kinetic energy and collinear momentum. Students will need a calculator with square root function, sine/co-sine, and parentheses and will participate in outside exercises.
Traffic: Traffic Crash Level 3 - Vehicle Dynamics Jun 9, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025 03-418-25-01 Stark Cty Sheriff's Office Training Center, 143 1st ST. SE, Massillon, OH 44646 $0 $0 9 /12 Register
PREREQUISITE: Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I) or equivalent and Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation ( Level II ) or Equivalent TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students will need a calculator with square root function, sine/co-sine, and parentheses and will participate in outside exercises. COMMENTS: THIS CLASS IS GRANT FUNDED AND FREE TO OHIO OFFICERS. OUT OF STATE STUDENTS WILL BE CHARGED THE NORMAL TUITION FEE ($575.00 in 2025) This 40-hour Vehicle Dynamics course includes instruction on how vehicles behave before, during, and after a collision. Much of the course will be spent determining advanced acceleration and deceleration factors to determine time/distance relationships for colliding vehicles. Officers will be instructed on topics including yaw and rotation, post-collision complex drag factor determination, hydroplaning, rollovers and occupant kinematics. Officers will apply empirical testing techniques and mathematical formulas to determine energy, speed and velocity.
Traffic: Traffic Crash Level 3 - Vehicle Dynamics Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 03-418-25-02 401 Tuscarawas St. SW, Suite 501, Canton, OH 44702 $0 $0 0 /12 Register
PREREQUISITE: Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I) or equivalent and Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation ( Level II ) or Equivalent TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Students will need a calculator with square root function, sine/co-sine, and parentheses and will participate in outside exercises. COMMENTS: THIS CLASS IS GRANT FUNDED AND FREE TO OHIO OFFICERS. OUT OF STATE STUDENTS WILL BE CHARGED THE NORMAL TUITION FEE ($575.00 in 2025) This 40-hour Vehicle Dynamics course includes instruction on how vehicles behave before, during, and after a collision. Much of the course will be spent determining advanced acceleration and deceleration factors to determine time/distance relationships for colliding vehicles. Officers will be instructed on topics including yaw and rotation, post-collision complex drag factor determination, hydroplaning, rollovers and occupant kinematics. Officers will apply empirical testing techniques and mathematical formulas to determine energy, speed and velocity.
Traffic: Traffic Crash Level 4 - Reconstruction Sep 22, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025 03-150-25-01 401 Tuscarawas St. SW, Suite 501, Canton, OH 44702 $1100 $1350 4 /25 Register
PREREQUISITE(S): Traffic Crash Investigation Level I, Traffic Crash Investigation Level II and Traffic Crash investigation level III Vehicle Dynamics. TRAINING TYPES: Peace Officer/Trooper; Other Law Enforcement; Corrections; Private Security; Other Government Employee SPECIAL NEEDS/EQUIPTMENT: Officers must provide a laptop computer with Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader installed for use in the course. This 80-hour Traffic Crash Reconstruction course will further an officer’s understanding of complex issues in analyzing cause and fault in traffic crashes by utilizing two-dimensional momentum, impact speed calculations, and time/distance analysis. Officers who complete this course will know the derivation and origin of commonly used speed formulas, how to solve vehicle impact speeds utilizing conservation of linear momentum and energy analysis, and apply human factors to the collision to determine if a driver’s reaction was proper or not. Topics will also include introductions to motorcycle, pedestrian, and commercial vehicle collisions. Students should possess keen analytical and investigative skills. This class involves trigonometry, algebra and other basic mathematics. Students will need a calculator with square root function, sine/co-sine, and parentheses and will participate in many outside exercises.