Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program
Law Enforcement Training Academy (OPOTC Certified)

Program Information:
Program Requirements | Payment and Tuition Plan | Proposed Schedule | Facilities

Stark State College of Technology, with it's program certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, now offers Ohio Peace Officer Certification Training.

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission began an Open Enrollment Student Program in 1991, which was established for those individuals who wish to receive the peace officer training prescribed by the State of Ohio and were not sworn officers with a police agency.

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Spring 2007 Law Enforcement Class

The Stark State College program will fulfill the requirements for both the sworn officers and open enrollment candidates. This course will assist individuals interested in becoming a Municipal, Township, or Village Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, State Wildlife Officer, as well as other law enforcement positions.

Our Academy is of the highest caliber with professional staff members averaging over 20 years of law enforcement experience. Additional instructional staff are attorneys from the Prosecutor’s Office, criminologists from the Canton-Stark County Crime Lab and a variety of select personnel from surrounding law enforcement agencies.

Program Requirements:
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• High School diploma or GED
• Age 21 by the completion of the training program
• No felony or acts of violence convictions, (including domestic violence). Some misdemeanor offenses may prohibit your acceptance into the program
• Successful completion of fingerprint and background investigation
• Passing a physical examination
• A valid Ohio driver’s license
• Mandatory class attendance

Payment and Tuition Plan Available:
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Tuition is $3795.00, which includes most books and supplies. With a $175.00 registration fee* at time of registration, you may choose our payment plan of three equal payments.

• Payment #1 due at orientation
• Payment #2 due the first day of class
• Payment #3 due the first day of week #8

The registration fee will reserve your enrollment and is non-refundable, except in case of class cancellation due to lack of enrollment.

Student loans are available for qualified applicants through SLM career loan program.

**The Program is VA approved.**

Proposed Schedule and Dates to Remember:
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Next Academy begins February 25, 2009

Classes require a minimum of candidates; therefore, start dates are subject to change.

Facilities:
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Our facility, equipment, and professional atmosphere is state of the art. Graduates of our law enforcement training academy have maintained both a high percentage on the state examination and opportunities to receive their peace officer commission within not only local but federal law enforcement agencies.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to having you in our next class.

Note: Due to limited class size, registration is necessary to ensure your enrollment.
For additional information, please contact the Continuing Education office at 330-966-5455.

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