The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy will offer four new courses in 2019 that cover topics like Diversity and Inclusion, Marketing, and Cultural Competence for patrol officer and administrators.
The following courses are for patrol officers:
The Diversity and Inclusion course is a four-hour interactive workshop focused on the key elements of diversity along the lines of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, social status, and age. Participants will be challenged to reflect, have opportunities to share, and learn strategies on how to become more inclusive in their professional and personal lives.
Cultural Competence is a four-hour interactive workshop focused on cultural competence in relation to race, gender, sexual orientation and other statuses. This workshop will explore each area and examine norms and challenges connected to each. Participants will take a self-assessment to measure their current cultural competence and be provided with strategies on how to increase or maintain their level of competency.
The following courses are for administrators:
Facilitators in the Building Positive Community Relations Through Branding course will teach marketing concepts to help departments develop their identity and build positive community relations through various communication channels such as social media and community engagement events.
Marketing and Recruitment is an eight-hour course primarily designed for organization leaders and community decision makers. This workshop focuses on strategies and what works to build an inclusive experience for employees and stakeholders.
Participants will be introduced to ways to examine culture, learn how to articulate the ‘why’ of diversity and inclusion, and develop skills to build an inclusive culture.
Registration for these courses is online. Course dates will be added to the online catalog in December.