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)
- Legal Updates 2025 (2 CPT 2025 Credit Hours)
- 2025 Additional CPT Credits – available now:
- CAT and Officer Wellness (3 CPT 2025 Credit Hours) – 2025
- Report Writing 2025 (2 CPT 2025 Credit Hours)
- Victims’ Rights – Marsy’s Law – 2025 (1 CPT 2025 Credit Hour)
- More courses coming soon!
- Virtual Series (Officers must complete the VR simulations before taking any of the courses in the VR catalog.) – available now:
- Responding to Domestic Violence Incidents with Sensitivity and Professionalism (1 CPT 2025 Credit Hour | Domestic Violence)
- Officer Trauma & Wellness in High-Stress Domestic Violence Calls (1 CPT 2025 Credit Hour | Officer Trauma & Wellness)
- Officer Trauma & Wellness in Crisis Situations (1 CPT 2025 Credit Hour | Officer Trauma & Wellness)
- Documenting Complex Crisis Intervention (1 CPT 2025 Credit Hour | Report Writing)
- Effective Report Writing for Mental Health Crisis Intervention (1 CPT 2025 Credit Hour | Report Writing)
- Effective Report Writing for Adolescent Interactions (1 CPT 2025 Credit Hour | Report Writing)
- More courses coming soon!