Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy is pleased to announce two new courses being offered in 2017.  These courses will be offered at six regional sites around the state.  And, there’s a change coming to how officers receive training certificates.

Fatal heroin overdoses are leaving Ohio families and communities shattered. Law enforcement’s ability to effectively investigate overdose crime scenes and collect evidence is essential to hold traffickers accountable. 

Law enforcement officers are often called to help in situations where a person is suffering a mental-health crisis. This one-day course is designed for those who have not received the most current training on dealing with people potentially suffering from mental illness.   

Officers and departments often need to use air travel while on official business. But before boarding the plane with a firearm, officers must meet certain requirements, including the completion of a U.S. Transportation and Safety Administration-approved course. 

Whole Community Training will provide an opportunity for first responders, emergency management practitioners, government officials, community leaders, and others to collectively prepare for an emergency event. The training is a new approach engaging the private and nonprofit sectors, including businesses, faith-based and disability organizations, and the public.

I’d like to provide this follow-up email to further explain and hopefully simplify what is required for next year.  The attached 2017 CPT Directions and FAQ document will further help you and your officers with fulfilling the 2017 requirements.