Law Enforcement Academy
600 Hours
August - May
Monday - Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
There are many employment opportunities in the area of Law Enforcement including police officers, prison guards, insurance companies, security agencies, government security, and highway patrol (with additional training). The Law Enforcement program qualifies the student to take the Ohio examination for Law Enforcement officers. Enrollment requirements include a background check and fingerprinting, pre-testing, personal interview, verification of valid drivers' license with a good driving record, and applicant must NOT have any felony convictions. The pre-test is given on Mondays at 3:00pm for a fee of $5.00. To register, please call in advance. The course outline and subject areas are approved by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission. All cadets must pass a physical conditioning assessment before taking the state certification exam. Areas of study include, but may not be limited to:
- Introduction to Law Enforcement
- Introduction to Basic Training
- Role of American Police Officer
- Criminal Justice System
- Structure of American Courts
- Operation of Telephone and Radio
- Physical Conditioning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Domestic Disputes
- Crisis Intervention
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Missing Children
- Ohio Revised Code
- Police Report Writing
- Crime Prevention
- Arrest Procedures
- Search Warrants
- Drug Offenses
- Arson
- Computer Literacy
- Rules of Evidence
- Confessions and Waivers
- Fingerprinting
- Motor Vehicle Offenses
- Line-ups
- Firearms Training and Qualification
- First Aid
- Homicide
- Civil Liability
- Kidnapping
- Burglary
- Self Defense
- Crime Scene Search
- Weapons Offenses
- Hazardous Materials
- Search and Seizure
- Bombs and Explosives
- Radar and Technology