The WCSCC Law Enforcement Training Academy meets or exceeds the minimum requirements in all areas of training established by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council (OPOTC) to become certified as a peace officer in the state of Ohio. Our instructors are recognized as leaders in local, county, state, and federal agencies and are certified to instruct the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council curriculum. This is an intensive program which meets Monday through Friday evenings from 6 - 10 pm, every other Saturday from 8 am - 5 pm. As a police officer, you will respond to calls for help, collect physical evidence, conduct criminal investigations, patrol neighborhoods to keep residents safe, and enforce criminal and traffic laws. Successful completion of this program includes the following certifications: OPOTA Certification, Defensive Driving Certification, Radar Certification, ADAP Certification, ASAP Baton Certification, O.C. Pepper Spray Certification, and First-Aid/CPR Certification. Graduates will also be eligible for CT2 college credit. Commissioned and Open Enrollment applicants will be accepted into the program. Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent, 21 years of age by course completion, valid Ohio driver's license, pass Workkeys assessment, provide documentation of a recent physical examination, pass initial physical fitness assessment, pass drug screening, submit to fingerprinting and clear a background investigation, interview with Academy Commander or designee.

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	Tuition Fee	$6,240.00
Mandatory Fee	Supplies	$ 900.00
Mandatory Fee	Apparel	$ 30.00
Mandatory Fee	Service Fee	$ 300.00
Optional Fee	Make up fee	$ 50.00