As indicated by the 2011 Job Task Analysis (JTA) and in line with emerging professional trends, new peace officers should be competent in using an impact weapon, recognizing stress and other officer wellness issues, and recognizing and handling potential electronic evidence. The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) met July 18th and approved new topics to meet these JTA standards in addition to approving an instructor update course. These curriculum changes will go into effect for academies beginning on or after, July 1, 2014. This information is provided to assist, over the next year, in getting instructors qualified to teach these topics.