Stops & Approaches Instructor Update
The Stops & Approaches Instructor Update is intended to provide Stops & Approaches instructors with the changes to the updated lesson plan for the 8-5 topic of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission's Peace Officer Basic Training Program. This update is required for all certified instructors of the 8-5 section of the OPOTC Peace Officer Basic Training in order to maintain their instructor certification in this topic. There will be a pre-course assignment, a written test, and a practical assessment. Instructors will be provided with the materials for the pre-course assignment prior to the course. The pre-course assignment, written test, and practical assessment must be successfully completed in order to pass the course and retain certification. Participants should bring appropriate clothing and gear in the event of poor weather.
Prerequisite: Applicants must be currently certified as a Peace Officer Basic Training instructor for the 8-5 Stops & Approaches topic of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission's Peace Officer Basic Training Program.
Sept. 28, 2015 ǀ 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
OPOTA Richfield
4055 Highlander Parkway
Richfield, OH
Cost: $65
Oct. 2, 2015 ǀ 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
OPOTA Richfield
4055 Highlander Parkway
Richfield, OH
Cost: $65
Nov. 5, 2015 ǀ 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
OPOTA Main Campus
1650 St. Rt. 56 SW
London, OH
Cost: $65
Dec. 15, 2015 ǀ 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
OPOTA Main Campus
1650 St. Rt. 56 SW
London, OH
Cost: $65
Regional Legal Update
This course will take an in-depth look at recent legal developments affecting law enforcement. Topics will reflect new case law and recent updates to the Ohio Revised Code.
Oct. 5, 2015 ǀ 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Golf Manor Police Department
6450 Wiehe Road
Cincinnati, OH
Cost: Free
Nov. 13, 2015 ǀ 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sidney Police Department
234 W. Court St.
Sidney, OH
Cost: Free
Dec. 18, 2015 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Adult Education Building
6801 Hoke Road
Clayton, OH
Cost: Free
Patrol Drug Operations
This is a two-day course for all patrol officers. Topics include the development of street informants, recognition of high-risk zones, search methods, and surveillance techniques, along with directed patrol strategies. Course includes descriptions of hidden compartments in vehicles and K-9 deployment, along with observation techniques for drug interdiction within patrol.
Sept. 22-23, 2015 ǀ 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Owens Community College
Center for Emergency Preparedness
30150 Tracy Road
Walbridge, OH
Cost: $130
Oct. 14-15, 2015 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
OPOTA Main Campus
1650 St. Rt. 56 SW
London, OH
Cost $130
Tactical Communication
This course covers critical communication skills for those tasked with maintaining their composure during potentially volatile encounters. Some of the topics covered include verbal and non-verbal skills, de-escalation techniques, guidelines for effective verbalization, active listening, and effective questioning techniques. Students can expect to be involved in role-playing as they practice the skills taught throughout the course.
Nov. 13, 2015 ǀ 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sidney Police Department
234 W. Court St.
Sidney, OH
Cost: Free
Mobile Training
If you don’t have the time or manpower to send your officers to OPOTA for training, our law enforcement training officers will travel to you.
Police driving in today’s society requires attention to detail. Our Mobile Driving Simulators offer real-life scenarios, requiring constant monitoring and awareness of officers’ surroundings. We will challenge officers to utilize safe driving habits while on patrol and emergency response situations. With recent safety concerns and tragic events which have taken place, officers need to be able to respond safely and efficiently to the scene.
OPOTA also offers judgmental firearms simulators, subject control, and safe entry tactics in the portable training facility, through the mobile academy training program. Departments that have utilized this training say:
“Excellent attention to detail!”
“Fresh, new techniques for weapon retention.”
If you are interested in OPOTA coming to your agency, email
AskOPOTA@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov