Agency Administrators,
Through multiple conversations and most recently one with a representative of OACP, I'm providing my thoughts on the use of Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins (DTBS) being used to fulfill 2017 CPT hours. I understand that many Ohio agencies have invested in Lexipol as a resource for their officers' training and agency record keeping.
As in years prior to 2016, the authority to approve training for 2017 CPT has been placed with each chief and sheriff. With agencies doing their due diligence in correctly applying this authority, I have received questions about if the DTBS are appropriate to approve for 2017 CPT. My reply has been that if you or your designee have reviewed the bulletin(s) and decide they "serve a recognized law enforcement purpose and have significant intellectual or practical content, the primary objective of which shall be to improve a participant's professional competence as peace officer or trooper (OAC 109:2-18-03(A))," then the agency could use the DTBS towards CPT.
Please keep in mind that for 2017, there are mandatory lesson plans for most of the critical subjects needed for reimbursement. If reimbursement is desired, the DTBS would not be able to fulfill the critical subjects of Trauma-Informed Policing (6 hours), Practical Application of Force (4 hours), or Officer & Community Wellness (4 hours). However, the critical subject of Legal Update (2 hours) could be met as there is not a mandatory lesson plan, and the agency directed general hours (4 hours) could also be met with the DTBS.
I hope this is helpful to those of you with Lexipol contracts or those exploring the system.
Regards, Mary
Mary E. Davis, Executive Director
Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission/Academy
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine
PHONE: 740-845-2700
FAX: 866-578-0009
1650 SR 56 SW
London, Ohio 43140
www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov
cc: Deputy Director Alice Robinson-Bond, OPOTC
Karhlton Moore, OCJS, Ohio Collaborative
Joel Brown, OACP
Bob Cornwell, BSSA
AGO Field Staff