(North Canton, OH – Nov. 6, 2019) –  Nov. 27 is the deadline to apply for Stark State College’s next peace officer basic training academy.

The spring 2020 Peace Officer Basic Training Academy, a full-time day academy completed in one semester, begins Jan. 13 and runs through May 31. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday as well as Saturday and most Sundays.

The academy meets all the requirements of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy and qualifies successful graduates to take the peace officer state certification exam. The certification is required for careers such as police officer, deputy sheriff, park ranger and many others.

For more information, visit www.starkstate.edu/law-enforcement-academy or email  LEAinfo@starkstate.edu.