Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy

Law enforcement officers attending courses at OPOTA’s London campus will be able to enhance their skills in stress-inducing, realistic environments through a new scenario-based training village that includes simulators and live role players.

Earlier this month, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine showcased phase one of the training village, which will eventually expand to up to eight structures. Of the two buildings opened in May, the first includes a 180-degree firearm simulator, where officers can respond to realistic scenarios and determine whether or not to use lethal force. The second building, the “shoothouse,” includes three rooms with four firearm simulators that offer nearly 500 scenarios. In addition, the main room has matted floors and walls, enabling officers to practice their takedown and arrest skills with role players.

Phase Two of the village will include additional firearm simulators and shipping container buildings with movable walls and staircases, so officers can train among different building layouts.
Some courses have already begun using the village for trainings, and new courses are in the works.