Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy houses both Commission and Training Academy staff. Commission staff oversees basic training requirements and curriculum for peace officers, private security, local corrections, jail personnel, K-9 units, and humane agents.
The Advanced Training staff provides law enforcement officers with innovative training in firearms, vehicle operations, subject control, de-escalation techniques, investigation & interviewing skills, and a variety of other areas relevant to current public safety needs. This training is offered both in London and at regional settings around Ohio.
CPT 2025 – ANNOUNCING NEW REQUIRED COURSE RELEASES
- OPOTA presents the following live courses – available now:
- Arrest, Search, and Seizure – 2025 (1 CPT 2025 Credit Hour)
- Ethics Law – 2025 (2 CPT 2025 Credit Hours)
- Use of Force – 2025 (3 CPT 2025 Credit Hours)
- Coming Soon!
- Legal Updates – 2025 (2 Required 2025 CPT Credit Hours)
- Virtual Series 1: The Realities of Policing (8 Elective 2025 CPT Credit Hours)