Basic Peace Officer Training Academy
The Clark State Basic Peace Officer Training Academy is designed to meet the requirements of the Ohio Police Officer Training Council (OPOTC). Successful graduates of this program will be recommended to take the state certification examination. If you are interested in attending the Basic Peace Officer Training Academy, please complete the Student Enrollment Form. This will provide us with a record of your interest, after which time the academy commander will contact you directly.
Admissions Requirements
You must meet the admission requirements below before you will be admitted to the Basic Peace Officer Training Academy. Pre-entry testing is not required.
- Visit the academy office with a valid driver’s license and complete the enrollment paperwork required by OPOTA.
- Submit livescan fingerprints at the Sheriff’s Office for the State of Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation (BCI& I) and the FBI to determine any criminal record, such as felonies or any domestic violence convictions, that would disqualify you from the academy.
- Obtain a physical and return the signed medical release from a physician.
- All students must meet the approval of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission before entering training.
Uniform requirements
Uniforms are required for all police academy students. The uniform will
consist of a police academy shirt, khaki or tan pants and black dress shoes.
Khaki or tan pants and black dress shoes must be supplied by the student. Two uniform shirts will be issued to each student. The student may
purchase additional uniform shirts through the College Bookstore. There are no exceptions to the uniform requirements.
Mandatory Attendance
All hours of instruction in the police academy are mandatory. There are no excused absences from the policy academy. All classroom instruction is
conducted at the Leffel Lane Campus. However, certain portions of skill
training are conducted at other locations.
Equipment
The police academy will provide a 9mm Glock 17 pistol, 9mm ammunition, holster, duty belt, belt stays and ammo puches for the student’s use during the firearms course.
Physical Fitness
All Basic Peace Officer Training Academy students must meet physical
fitness standards in the last 80 hours of the academy.
Cost
The cost of the Basic Peace Officer Training Academy is approximately $3,100 for tuition and fees. In addition students will need to purchase an Ohio Criminal Code Handbook for approximately $60 availabel through the College Bookstore.
Financial aid
Clark State provides a Delayed Payment Plan through the Cashier's Office. For more information on this plan, call 937/328-6048. Veterans approved. For more information about financial aid assistance for veterans, please call 937/328-6014.
For more information, contact the Police Academy at 937/328-6050.
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