*Orientation required, held on February 27, 2025 from 5:30 - 9:30 PM.
Program Dates: 3/3/25 - 11/2/25
Days/Times: Varies
Cost: $9,018.00
Required Course Hours: 820
Location: see below
BASIC PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY
BASIC PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY START DATE
March 3, 2025
What is the Basic Peace Officer Academy?
The Basic Peace Officer Academy is brought to you by a partnership between Pickaway-Ross Adult Education and OHIO University-Chillicothe.
The Academy provides the cadet with the fundamentals necessary for seeking certification and employment as a peace officer in Ohio. The academy is conducted in strict compliance with all rules and regulations prescribed by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC). Cadets must meet all requirements set forth by Pickaway-Ross and the OPOTC to enroll, graduate, qualify for the state certification exam, and ultimately become certified as peace officers in Ohio
OPOTA Fitness Training Exam Video
PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the enrollment process, enrollment requirements, or academy requirements, please feel free to contact:
Debbie Schiff in PRCTC Adult Education Public Safety Enrollment at debbie.schiff@pickawayross.com or 740-642-1284
School Commander Terri Mikesh at terri.mikesh@pickawayross.com or 740-642-1384.
For more information, please call (740) 642-1284.