2011 OPOTA Course Catalog

COURSE CATALOG
OHIO PE ACE OFFICER TR AINING AC ADEMY 2011
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Office 740-845-2700 Fax 740-845-2675 1650 State Route 56 SW London, OH 43140 www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov Dear Law Enforcement Colleague, The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) leadership and staff continually work to improve and expand course offerings to benefit peace officers. OPOTAs top priority is making sure local law enforcement find both our instruction and our customer service first-rate. The academy offers more than 500 advanced law enforcement courses annually. In addition, a wide array of regional trainings are provided free of charge, and dozens of courses are available online. In all, enrollment in OPOTA offerings topped more than 35,000 in 2010. The academys reputation extends beyond Ohios borders, and OPOTA frequently attracts students from other states and even other countries. Students have traveled from Spain, Iraq, Italy, Canada, Colorado, California, Texas, Georgia, and elsewhere to attend courses. Today, we offer courses at our main campus in London and a nearby Tactical Training Center as well as at a satellite campus in Richfield. Plans also are under way to significantly increase the number of regional trainings OPOTA offers free of charge across the state. And, the academy provides dozens of courses online through the eOPOTA section of our Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway. You can access this site at www.ohleg.org or call 866-406-4534. In addition to courses listed in this catalog, you will find an updated list of courses on our website, www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/OPOTACourses. For more information or to share suggestions for future OPOTA courses, please call 740-845-2700 or e-mail OPOTA Executive Director Robert Fiatal at Robert.Fiatal@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov. Thank you for interest in the OPOTA courses and especially for the work you do every day to protect Ohio families. Very Respectfully Yours,
Mike DeWine Ohio Attorney General
O H I O PE ACE O FFI CER T R AI N I N G AC AD EMY
Dear Fellow Law Enforcement Professional, The entire staff of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy is dedicated to bringing you the most relevant, up-to-date and comprehensive law enforcement training courses possible. This catalog reflects those efforts. We invite you to review the courses offered in 2011, and to encourage others to do the same. We also have posted an interactive catalog at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov, which reflects the same material as in the printed version, plus additional classes which are added during calendar year 2011. Please also consider the classes offered on eOPOTA. Additionally, we plan to continue to bring regional training offerings on timely topics to your area. If you have any suggestions for topics, please contact us at AskOpota@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov. Sincerely,
Robert Fiatal Executive Director Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission
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O H I O PE ACE O FFI CER T R AI N I N G AC AD EMY
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) received its initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) on July 31, 2004. On July 28, 2007, during the Montreal CALEA conference, OPOTA not only received its reaccreditation but also earned the prestigious Flagship status award for continually demonstrating excellence in its commitment to the accreditation process and a willingness to share its accreditation success with others. The CALEA Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation (PSTAA) program promotes superior public safety training academy services and recognizes professional excellence. OPOTA earned this reaccreditation honor by meeting 162 CALEA standards that are derived from the best practices of numerous professional public safety training agencies. OPOTA continually complies with these standards in order to provide the best possible service while remaining CALEA accredited. As stated on the CALEA web page, An accredited public safety training academy will include professionals, who act with discretion, in the public trust, to standards set by experts in the field. An independent process is designed to implement the standards, verify compliance and award recognition. Accreditation is a coveted award that symbolizes professionalism, excellence, and competence. Accredited agencies can take pride in their department, knowing it represents the very best in public safety training academies (CALEA, 2005). In keeping with our reputation as a nationwide leader in advanced law enforcement training, OPOTA was one of the first four agencies in the world to earn the CALEA Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation Award and only the third law enforcement training academy to receive the Flagship status.
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O POTA M ISSI O N AN D V ISI O N
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy utilizes the latest research and instructional methods to develop outstanding training programs that meet the needs of law enforcement professionals and the communities which they serve.
VISION STATEMENT OF THE OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY

To provide outstanding instruction to the Ohio law enforcement community. To promote rapid student development through the use of superior training methods. To continually upgrade course content by incorporating the latest research and recommended professional practices. To stimulate inquiry and provide fresh perspectives on the law enforcement profession.
O POTA FACI LI T I E S D E SCR I P T I O N
FACILITIES DESCRIPTION
OPOTA LONDON MAIN CAMPUS - includes a gymnasium, computer lab, running track, scenario house, weight & exercise room, cafeteria, seven classrooms, lounge, pool table and 44 dorm rooms; also located is the Technology Center and Scenario Building. TACTICAL TRAINING CENTER indoor/outdoor firing ranges, high speed driving track, simulator classroom, skid pad, motor pool, four classrooms, and break room. RICHFIELD CAMPUS auditorium, two classrooms, computer lab, and break room are available on site.
USE OF FACILITIES
LONDON MAIN CAMPUS - the gymnasium, computer facility, running track, library and fitness center are available for our guests to use. Restrictions may occur, if the area is being used to conduct training.
TUITION, CANCELLATION, STAND-BY (COURSE FULL), AND INVOICING

COURSE FEES - determined from cost of instructors, training materials, course books, location, etc. The cost of a course is listed with the course description. STAND-BY PROCEDURE if a course enrollment has met capacity, then the individual is placed in the next session, including a course scheduled into the next calendar year. MEALS - included in the course cost for London and Tactical Training Center facilities. LODGING - available for courses held at London Main Campus and the Tactical Training Center @ $15.00 per night. We double room our guests. Bedding and linens are provided. CANCELLATIONS - accepted four days prior to attending. No shows or no prior notification and late cancellations are charged half the course fee. INVOICES - forwarded the following week after attendance. Checks or money orders are acceptable methods of payment. We do not accept credit cards or cash. Payment is due 30 days after receipt of invoice. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 131.02, delinquent accounts are certified to the Attorney Generals Collections Enforcement Section for continued collection. Agencies and/or individuals with outstanding debts may not be permitted to register for future courses.
COURSE ATTENDANCE
CLASSES generally held from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. daily, unless otherwise noted. BREAKS - scheduled at the end of each instructional hour with 20 minute breaks at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. LUNCH - usually one hour. PERSONAL ATTIRE for traditional classes students are expected to wear appropriate casual clothing.
COURSE CERTIFICATES
CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION certificates of completion are awarded at the conclusion of the course. They are given to individuals who have fulfilled course requirements. Ten percent or more absence constitutes failure. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED certificates issued with written performance and testing. PARTICIPATED IN certificates issued to students that have attended informational or seminar courses.
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T H E O H I O PE ACE O FFI CER T R AI N IN G COM M ISSI O N
THE OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING COMMISSION

Fayette County Sheriff s Office (740) 335-6170 Massillon Police Department (330) 830-1762
SHERIFF THOMAS G. MAURER CHIEF ROBERT B. WILLIAMS JR. SHERIFF VERNON P. STANFORTH
Wayne County Sheriff s Office (330) 287-5750 Sinclair Community College (937) 512-2349 Ohio Department of Education (614) 466-2901 FBI - Cincinnati (513) 562-5801
SAC KEITH BENNETT LINDA OCONNOR MR. JEFFREY PATZER
Ohio Attorney Generals Office (614) 728-1171 Ohio State University Police Department (614) 688-3742 Ohio State Highway Patrol (614) 466-2990
COLONEL DAVID W. DICKEN CHIEF PAUL DENTON
MR. JOHN LENHART
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INTRODUCTION Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.........................................iii Mission Statement and Vision Statement of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy .................v
FACILITIES DESCRIPTION
LONDON COURSES
CONTINUED
Computer Data Recovery Advanced ....................................17 Internet Investigations I.............................................................17 Internet Investigations II ...........................................................18 Linux Forensics ...........................................................................18
CORRECTIONS COURSES
Use of Facilites ............................................................................vii Tuitition, Cancellation, Stand-By (Course Full), and Invoicing .......................................................................vii Course Attendance......................................................................vii Course Certificates ......................................................................vii The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission ......................ix LOCATIONS AND INSTRUCTORS
CAMPUS LOCATIONS AND MAPS
Correctional Administrators Course for Full-Service Facilities ..........................................................19 Correctional Supervisors Course for Full-Service Facilities ..........................................................19 Local Corrections Basic Training .............................................19
COURT SERVICES
The London Campus ..................................................................1 Tactical Training Center ...............................................................1 The Richfield Campus ..................................................................2
OPOTA RESOURCES
Field Training .................................................................................3 eOPOTA ........................................................................................3 Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG)...........................3
OPOTA INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Court Services: Administration ......................................20 Court Services: Bailiff/Court Officer Basic Firearms...........20 Court Services: Defensive Tactics ..................................20 Court Services: Human Relations ..................................20 Court Services: Legal .......................................................20 Court Services: Medical Issues .......................................20 Court Services: Security Issues and Special Considerations ..........................................................20
CRIME SCENE COURSES
OPOTA Instructional Staff ........................................................4 LONDON COURSES

BASIC TRAINING
Peace Officer Refresher Training (OPOTC) ..........................11 Child Abuse And Neglect .........................................................11 Child Abuse & Neglect/Missing Persons Instructor ...................................................................11 Community Diversity Instructor ..............................................11 Crisis Intervention ......................................................................11 Crisis Intervention Instructor ...................................................12 Domestic Violence......................................................................12 Domestic Violence Instructor...................................................12 Juvenile Justice System Instructor Course ....................12 Missing Children and Juvenile Justice System ........................12 Missing Children Investigation Instructor ....................12 Missing Persons Update ............................................................13
COMPUTER-RELATED COURSES
Master Evidence Technician Award .........................................21 Core Courses .......................................................................21 Elective Courses ..................................................................21 Evidence Technician ...................................................................22 Basic Fingerprint Classification ................................................22 Bloodstain Evidence ...................................................................22 Crime Scene Management and Evidence Classification ......................................................23 Drug Identification and Field Testing Seminar .....................23 Evidence Room Management ...................................................23 Fingerprint Comparison Techniques .......................................24 Forensic Aspects of Death ........................................................24 Latent Print Development .........................................................25 Marijuana Identification .............................................................25
DEFENSIVE TACTICS COURSES
Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment.......14 Core Courses .......................................................................14 Elective Courses ..................................................................14 Basic Linux ...................................................................................15 Computer Crime First Responder ............................................15 Computer Data Recovery Basic ............................................16 Computer Data Recovery Intermediate Level I..................16 Computer Data Recovery Intermediate Level 2 .................16
Basic Edged Weapons Defense Instructor .............................26 Civilian Clothes and Undercover Defensive Tactics Training ........................................................26 Conductive Energy Device (CED) Instructor .......................26 Court Services: Defensive Tactics ..................................26 Corrections Officer Defensive Tactics Instructor .......26 Defensive Tactics for Female Officer ......................................27 How to Instruct a Female Self-Protection Clinic ...................27 Pre-Defensive Tactics Instructor Workshop ................27 Subject Control Instructor.........................................................27 Subject Control Instructor Update ..........................................27 Master Impact Weapons Instructor .........................................27 Winning Physically, Tactically and Emotionally ...........28
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LONDON COURSES
DRIVING COURSES
CONTINUED
LONDON COURSES
CONTINUED
FIREARMS AND SPECIALTY MUNITIONS COURSES CONTINUED
Basic Academy Driving Instructor ...........................................29 Basic Emergency Vehicle Operations ......................................29 Dispatching for Emergency Response and Pursuit ..............29 Emergency Vehicle Operations for the Field Training Officer ...........................................30 Harley Northwestern Motorcycle Operator Course .............30 Pursuit Termination Techniques...............................................31 Pursuit Termination Techniques Refresher ...........................31 Pursuit Termination Techniques Instructor ........................31 SUV Sports Utility Vehicle Operations Basic ........................32 Tactical Driving ...........................................................................32 Tactical Driving Instructor .....................................................32
FIREARMS AND SPECIALTY MUNITIONS COURSES
Support Hand Shooting .............................................................40 Survival Pistol for the Female Officer ...........................40 Tactical Precision Rifle Operator Instructor ..........................40 Tactical Submachine Gun Instructor .......................................40 Working With and From Vehicles ............................................41
FITNESS-WELLNESS COURSES
Bulletproof Mind ........................................................................42 Court Services: Medical Issues .......................................42 Dying in Blue ...............................................................................42 Physical Fitness Specialist ..........................................................43
HOMELAND SECURITY COURSES
Active Shooter Interdiction ............................................33 Advanced Firearms Tactics .......................................................33 Basic Fundamentals of Shooting..............................................33 Basic Precision Rifle Skills ........................................................34 Colt M16 and AR15 Armorers.................................................34 Colt 1911 Pistol Armorers ........................................................34 Counter Combatives Instructor .....................................34 Court Services: Bailiff/Court Officer Basic Firearms ...........................................................35 Development Marksmanship for the Female Shooter ..................................................35 Downed Officer/Civilian Rescue .............................................35 Dynamic Breeching Instructor .................................................36 Firearms Instructor.....................................................................36 Firearms Instructor: Weapon Training and Re-Qualification...........................................................36 Firearms Skills Workshop: Task/Focus Drill Marksmanship Development .................................36 Law Enforcement Officer Flying Armed................................36 Motor Officer Firearms Course ..............................................37 Non Lethal Munitions Instructor .............................................37 Police Rifle Carbine Instructor .................................................37 Practical Simulation Training Instructor .................................37 Remington Model 700 Rifle Armorer .....................................37 Remington Model 870 Shotgun Armorer ..............................38 Remington Model 1187 Series Shotgun Armorer ................................................................38 Revolver Instructor Course .......................................................38 Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor.............................................38 Shotgun Instructor......................................................................38 Singleton International MP/UMP-Colt SMGM4/M16 Instructor ............................................................38 Singleton International Vehicle and Bus Assault ...................38 Smith and Wesson M&P 15 Rifle Armorers ..........................39 Smith and Wesson M&P Series Pistol Armorers ..................39 STOPS For the Motor Officer .......................................39
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Hazmat & WMD Awareness for the First Responder (Train-The-Trainer).............................................................44 Hazmat & WMD Awareness for the First Responder ..........44 Introduction to Arab/Islamic Culture ....................................44 Introduction to The Quran ......................................................44 Introduction to Terrorism .........................................................45
HUMAN RELATIONS COURSES
Community Diversity Instructor ..............................................46 Court Services: Human Relations ..................................46 Crime Victims Rights and Responsibilities .............................46 Crisis Intervention Instructor ...................................................46 Dealing with the Suicidal ...........................................................46 Death Notification ......................................................................47 Domestic Violence Instructor...................................................47 Human Traffacking: Basic Overview ............................47 Missing, Abused and Neglected Childrens Instructor ..........47
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES
ADAP Instructor (Alcohol, Detection and Prosecution) .....48 ADAP/SFST Instructor Update ....................................48 Advanced Ground Defense Survival Instructor ..........49 Basic Academy Driving Instructor ...........................................49 Basic Edged Weapon Defense Instructor ...............................50 Child Abuse & Neglect/Missing Persons Instructor ...................................................................50 Community Diversity Instructor .............................................50 Conductive Energy Device (CED) Instructor .......................51 Counter Combatives Instructor .....................................51 Corrections Officer Defensive Tactics Instructor .......51 Crisis Intervention Instructor ...................................................52 Domestic Violence Instructor...................................................52 Dynamic Breeching Instructor .................................................52 Electronic Speed Measuring Device (ESMD) Instructor .....53 Firearms Instructor.....................................................................53 Firearms Instructor: Weapon Training and Re-Qualification Seminar ...................................................54 Harley Northwestern Motorcycle Instructor Course ............54 Hazmat & WMD Awareness for the First Responder (Train-The-Trainer).............................................................55
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LONDON COURSES
CONTINUED
CONTINUED
LONDON COURSES
CONTINUED
INVESTIGATIONS COURSES CONTINUED
Individual Chemical Repellent (CS, OC, CS/OC) Instructor .............................................................................55 Instructor Training (80 Hours) ................................................56 Juvenile Justice System Instructor Course ....................56 Master Impact Weapons Instructor Course ...........................57 Missing Children Investigation Instructor ....................57 Non-Lethal Munitions Instructor ............................................57 Peace Officer Basic Training Legal Instructor ......................58 Police Rifle Carbine Instructor .................................................58 Pre-Subject Control Instructor Workshop ...................59 Protective Mask Instructor .............................................59 Pursuit Termination Techniques Instructor............................60 Revolver Instructor Course .....................................................60 Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor.............................................61 Shotgun Instructor......................................................................61 Singleton International MP5/UMP Colt SMG M4/M16 Instructor ............................................................61 Subject Control Instructor ..............................................62 Subject Control Instructor Update ................................62 Tactical Driving Instructor ........................................................63 Tactical Precision Rifle Operator Instructor .........................63 Tactical Submachine Gun Instructor (SMG)..........................64 Vehicle Stops Instructor.............................................................64
INVESTIGATIONS COURSES
Reid Techniques for Interview and Interrogation Advanced..............................................................................71 School Shootings: Prevention, Response and Mitigation .....................................................................72 Sex Crimes Investigation............................................................72 Street Drugs: Recognition and Identification .........................73 Undercover Tactics & Techniques ...........................................73 White Collar Fraud and Investigation ......................................73 Use of Force Reporting and Investigation ...................74
LEGAL COURSES
Arrest and Search and Seizure ........................................75 Civil Liability for Law Enforcement Officers ..............75 Court Services: Legal .......................................................75 Legal Issues in Confessions and Interrogations ..........75 Legal Update ................................................................................76 Ohio Liquor Laws .......................................................................76 Ohio Public Records ..................................................................76 Peace Officer Basic Training Legal Instructor .......................76 Search Warrants (Practical) .............................................77 Testifying In Court......................................................................77
MANAGEMENT-SUPERVISION COURSES
Master Criminal Investigation Track ........................................65 Core Courses .......................................................................65 Elective Courses ..................................................................65 911 Call! Is the Caller the Killer? ....................................66 Advanced Sex Crimes Investigations .......................................66 Behavioral Analysis of Sexually-Related Deaths ....................66 Behavioral, Truth and Deception ............................................67 Bias Crimes Investigation ..........................................................67 Conducting Background Investigations ..................................67 Core Criminal Investigation ......................................................68 Cultivating Confidential Informants ........................................68 Death Investigation.....................................................................68 Event Planning ............................................................................69 Identity Theft Investigation .....................................................69 Internal Investigations ................................................................69 Interview and Interrogation ......................................................70 Linguistic Statement Analysis Technique (LSAT)Basic ......................................................................................70 Linguistic Statement Analysis Technique (LSAT)Advanced ............................................................................70 Prescription Drug Abuse And Diversion Investigation........71 Reid Techniques for Interview and Interrogation Basic ......................................................................................71
Attorney General Resources for Law Enforcement..............78 Empowerment and Productivity ..............................................78 First Line Supervision ................................................................79 Managing Criminal Investigations ............................................79 Managing Patrol Operations......................................................80 Mid-Level Management .............................................................80 Performance Leadership ...........................................................81 Understanding and Working with Difficult Behaviors ..........81 Writing Grants for Police Agencies..........................................81
PATROL COURSES
Field Training Officer (FTO-PTO) Program (Ohio Model) .......................................................................82 Basic Vehicle Stops Tactics ........................................................82 Patrol Drug Operations ............................................................83 Public Safety Telecommuinicator I ................................83 Teaching The Ten Minute Roll Call Class ...............................84 Vehicle Stops Instructors ...........................................................84
PHOTOGRAPHY-IMAGING-GRAPHICS COURSES
Basic Law Enforcement Videography .....................................85 Basic Photography ......................................................................85 Crime Scene and Evidence Photography ................................86 Photography for Investigators ..................................................86
SIMULATOR COURSES
Emergency Vehicle Response and Pursuit Driving Making Good Decisions Simulator..............................87 Vehicle Response and Firearms Encounters (Simulator)......87
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Modern Report Writing .............................................................88

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LONDON COURSES
CONTINUED
RICHFIELD COURSES
BASIC TRAINING
SPECIAL OPERATIONS COURSES
Barricade, Hostage and Suicide Scenarios...............................89 Commanders Role in a Barricade, Hostage or Suicide Situation .............................................................89 Dispatcher Responsibilities at a Barricade, Hostage or Suicide Situation .............................................................89 Fight for Life Seminar .....................................................90 First Responders Role in a Barricade, Hostage or Suicide Situation .............................................................90 Hostage Negotiations Basic ...................................................90 Hostage Negotiations Advanced...........................................91 Non-Lethal Munitions Instructor ............................................91 Principle Protection (Level I) ....................................................91 Reactive Shooting Course ..........................................................92 Swat Training Basic ................................................................92 Tactical Precision Rifle Operator Instructor .........................92 Tactical Sub-Machine Gun Operators Course .......................93
TRAFFIC COURSES
Peace Officer Basic Refresher ................................................ 105

COMPUTER-RELATED COURSES
A.C.T.A.R. Preparation Course ......................................94 ADAP (Alcohol Detection and Prosecution) .........................94 ADAP Instructor (Alcohol Detection and Prosecution) ......94 Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation (Level II) ..............95 Advanced Training for the VC3000 and the VC4000 ................................................................95 Aircraft Incident Response and Investigation ..............96 Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement (Level II) .............96 Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection (Level I) ...................96 Commercial Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation (Level III) ..........................................97 Drag Factor Determination for the Traffic Collision Investigator ................................................................97 Electronic Speed Measuring Device (ESMD) Instructor .....97 Forensic Mapping for the Traffic Collision Investigator ................................................................98 Interviewing Techniques for Traffic Collision Investigation ........................................................................98 Investigating Agricultural Equipment and All-Terrain Vehicle Incidents ......................................................99 Investigation of Collisions Involving Motorcycles................99 Investigation of Collisions Involving Public Safety Vehicles...................................................... 100 IPTM Advanced Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation ........................................................... 100 Mathematics for the Traffic Collision Investigator .. 100 Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I)................................ 101 Traffic Collision Reconstruction (Level IV) ........................ 101 Vehicle Dynamics (Level III) ................................................. 102
Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment Certification and Testing .................... 106 Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment Recertification ...................................... 106 Alternate Device Forensics .......................................... 106 Basic Computer Skills .............................................................. 107 Basic Linux ................................................................................ 107 Basic Networking ..................................................................... 107 Computer Crime First Responder ......................................... 108 Computer Data Recovery Basic ......................................... 108 Computer Data Recovery Intermediate Level I............... 108 Computer Data Recovery Intermediate Level II ............. 109 Computer Data Recovery - Advanced .................................. 109 Creating a Law Enforcement Website .................................. 109 Digital Evidence Testimony ................................................... 110 Forensic Hardware Workshop .............................................. 110 Internet Investigations I.......................................................... 110 Internet Investigations II ........................................................ 111 Linux Forensics ........................................................................ 111 Networking Forensics ............................................................ 111 Power Point for Public Safety ................................................ 112 Undercover Online Investigative Techniques ..................... 112 Wireless Networks ................................................................... 112
CRIME SCENE COURSES
Crime Scene Management and Evidence Classification .... 113 Drug Identification and Field Testing Seminar ................... 113 Evidence Room Management ................................................ 113 Latent Print Development ...................................................... 114 Methamphetamine/Clandestine Lab Awareness/ POBT Instructor Certification ...................................... 114 Methamphetamine: Recognition, Identification and Safety Concerns of Clandestine Laboratories ............. 114
FIREARMS AND SPECIALTY MUNITIONS COURSES
Basic Precision Rifle Skills ...................................................... 115 Law Enforcement Officer Flying Armed............................. 115 Ned Christiansen AR15/M16 Armorer ............................... 115 Police Rifle Carbine Instructor .............................................. 116 Scoped Rifle Operator............................................................. 116 Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor.......................................... 117 Sigarms Academy Armorers .................................................. 117 Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol Armorer ................................ 117 Submachine Gun Operator .................................................... 118 Tactical Submachine Gun Instructor (SMG)....................... 118 Undercover and Concealed Carry Tactics ............................ 118 Weapon Training & Requalification Seminar ....................... 118
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RICHFIELD COURSES
FITNESS-WELLNESS COURSES
CONTINUED
RICHFIELD COURSES
CONTINUED
MANAGEMENT-SUPERVISION COURSES
Bulletproof Mind ..................................................................... 119

HUMAN RELATIONS COURSES
Human Relations and Conflict Management....................... 120

ADAP/SFST Instructor Update ................................ 121 Community Diversity Instructor .......................................... 121 Diagnostic Firearms Instructor Workshop .......................... 122 Firearms Instructor: Weapon Training and Re-Qualification Seminar ................................................ 122 Instructor Training (80 Hours) ............................................. 123 Methamphetamine/Clandestine Lab Awareness/ POBT Instructor Certification Basic Academy Topic 11-18 ....................................................................... 123 Peace Officer Basic Training Legal Instructor .................... 124 Police Rifle Carbine Instructor .............................................. 124 Revolver Instructor Course .................................................. 125 Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor.......................................... 125 Scoped Rifle Instructor ........................................................... 126 Shotgun Instructor................................................................... 126 Tactical Submachine Gun Instructor (SMG)....................... 127
INVESTIGATIONS COURSES
First Line Supervision ............................................................. 135 Managing Criminal Investigations ......................................... 135 Mid-Level Management .......................................................... 135 Writing Grants for Police Agencies....................................... 136
PATROL COURSES
Field Training Officer (FTO-PTO) Program (Ohio Model) .................................................................... 137 Patrol Drug Operations ......................................................... 137 Rapid Response To Active Shooter Incidents ................... 138 The Supervisors Role During and After Pursuits .............. 138
PHOTOGRAPHY-IMAGING-GRAPHICS COURSES
Basic Photography ................................................................... 139 Crime Scene and Evidence Photography ............................. 139 Photography for Investigators ............................................... 140
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Modern Report Writing .......................................................... 141 Survival Spanish ....................................................................... 141

SPECIAL OPERATIONS COURSES
Tactical Team Leader /Operations Planning ....................... 142

TRAFFIC COURSES
Conducting Background Investigations ............................... 128 Controlled or Direct Buys in Drug Investigations ............. 128 Covert Camera and Microphone Training for Law Enforcement ........................................................... 128 Cultivating Confidential Informants ..................................... 129 Fire and Arson Investigation .................................................. 129 Interview and Interrogation Involving Drug Cases ........... 129 Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion Investigation ..... 130 Reid Techniques for Interview and Interrogation Basic ................................................................................... 130 Reid Techniques for Interview and Interrogation Advanced........................................................................... 130 Sex Crimes Investigation......................................................... 131 Street Drugs: Recognition and Identification ...................... 131
LEGAL COURSES
Crash Investigation Techniques for the Patrol Officer ...... 143 Forensic Mapping for the Traffic Collision Investigator ........................................... 143 Mathematics for the Traffic Collision Investigator ............................................................ 144 Radar and Lidar Operator (40-Hour NHTSA Certification) ................................... 144 Traffic Collision Reconstruction (Level IV) ............. 144 STAFF DIRECTORY OPOTA Staff Directory ......................................................... 147 REGISTRATION FORM Common London/Richfield OPOTA 2010 Course Registration Effective October 1, 2009 .......... 155 Registration Form .................................................................... 157
Arrest and Search and Seizure .................................... 132 Civil Liability for Law Enforcement Officers .......... 132 Legal Issues in Confessions and Interrogations ...... 132 Legal Update ............................................................................. 132 Ohio Liquor Laws .................................................................... 133 Ohio Public Records ............................................................... 133 Peace Officer Basic Training Legal Instructor .................... 133 Search Warrants (Practical) .......................................... 133 Testifying in Court ........................................................ 134 Use of Force Liability and Standards ........................ 134
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C A M PUS LO C AT I O NS AN D M APS
THE LONDON CAMPUS The London Campus is located at 1650 S.R. 56 SW, London, Ohio (just north of London). This campus has the Technology Center and the Scenario Building. Additionally, meals are provided for every course at this facility as well as the Tactical Training Center. Overnight lodging is available on-site for students if desired. The London Campus 1650 S.R. 56 SW P.O. Box 309 London, OH 43140 (740) 845-2700 Toll Free: (800) 346-7682 FAX: (740) 845-2675
TACTICAL TRAINING CENTER The Tactical Training Center (TTC) is located at 1960 U.S. Rt. 42 SW, London, Ohio (just south of London). The TTC has three firing ranges, a driving track and a motor pool. Tactical Training Center 1960 U.S. Rt. 42 SW London, Ohio 43140 (740) 845-6300 Fax: (740) 845-6318
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THE RICHFIELD CAMPUS The Richfield Campus is located at 4055 Highlander Parkway Suite B, Richfield, Ohio (near Interstate 271 and Interstate-77). Richfield offers a computer lab, a 120-seat auditorium and an additional class room. Programs are presented by staff from Richfield and London as well as adjunct instructors. Richfield Campus 4055 Highlander Pkwy Richfield, Ohio 44286 (330) 659-2311 Fax: (330) 659-2401
O POTA R E SO UR CE S
FIELD TRAINING OPOTA offers the option of academy staff instructors conducting courses at sites away from OPOTA facilities. One or more agencies may wish to have select courses presented locally. Such courses involve an OPOTA staff instructor either teaching or coordinating a course at facilities provided by the requesting agency. Course options are limited by length and type of training. Certain courses are not conducive to field presentations. Administrators or local training officers should contact the Assistant Executive Director of Advanced Training at 740-845-6300 for more information. EOPOTA In an effort to make training affordable and convenient, the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy has established eOPOTA. eOPOTA is an online learning resource for criminal justice personnel providing training materials 24 hrs x 7 days a week. Learners can search for, enroll and take training in several categories. Subject areas include a forum for exchange of ideas among practitioners. Learners may also track personal training history and obtain transcripts of their participation. Feedback is encouraged, including referrals to training materials or programs that might be posted to the eOPOTA site. Additional information may be obtained by calling the eOPOTA administrator listed in the directory. We continue to expand the selection of courses offered on eOPOTA with interesting and valuable training. eOPOTA is accessible through the users Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG) log-in. New users will need to visit the Attorney Generals website at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov, click on the OHLEG icon and click on Request Form for Access to Investigative Tools. Follow the instructions included on the form. OHIO LAW ENFORCEMENT GATEWAY (OHLEG) It is a top priority of the Attorney Generals Office to reach out to local public safety agencies to provide support and guidance for local crime fighting efforts. The Attorney Generals Office has made great advances to make sharing information among Ohio law enforcement agencies easier by creating OHLEG, the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway, an electronic criminal justice information network. OHLEG is a secure, Web-based platform that provides law enforcement with a variety of investigative tools and training applications to help solve and prevent crimes. Since its launch in 2003, OHLEG has rapidly expanded and hundreds of Ohio law enforcement agencies have signed on to take advantage of its many crime-fighting features. OHLEG currently provides access to numerous law enforcement databases and tools, and includes a cross-database search engine and propriety records management system for agencies that cannot afford to purchase a commercial recordkeeping system. Numerous crime-fighting and intelligence sharing tools are made available through OHLEG, which has already garnered the attention of the United States Department of Justice as a project to be replicated on a national level. Additional information about the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway, may be obtained by calling (866) 40-OHLEG, or by visiting the OHLEG website at www.ohleg.org. CRIMINAL JUSTICE UPDATE To keep law enforcement agencies atune to the latest news and information affecting their work, the Ohio Attorney Generals Office publishes an eight-page newsletter every other month. Criminal Justice Update provides details on court decisions and legislative actions that impact the law enforcement community, training and other services available from the Attorney Generals Office, upcoming events, trends and more. It also is available online at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/CriminalJusticeUpdate.
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O POTA I NS T RU C T I O NAL S TAFF
TODD W. CARELESS Todd W. Careless joined the OPOTA staff in 2006. He instructs the computer forensic and computer investigation courses at OPOTAs Richfield Campus. Careless came to OPOTA after 15 years with the Norwalk Police Department, where he served as a patrol officer, evidence technician, marijuana identification officer and computer forensic investigator. His certifications in computer forensics and the granting agencies include Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment, OPOTA; Certified Forensic Computer Examiner, International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS); GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst, SANS; and Access Data Certified Examiner, Access Data. He also is a member of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association and IACIS. KERRY E. CURTIS Kerry E. Curtis joined OPOTA as a full-time instructor in 2004. He has been with the Attorney Generals Office since 1989 eight years as an environmental investigator and seven years as a certification officer with the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. Curtis has an associate degree in law enforcement technology from Lima Technical College, a bachelors degree in criminal justice from Bowling Green State University and a masters degree in criminal justice administration from Tiffin University. Curtis primary responsibilities are teaching the 80-hour Instructor Training Course and homeland security courses. He also assists in firearms and driving courses. Curtis serves as a special deputy with sheriffs offices in Auglaize and
Madison counties.
DOUG DANIELS Doug Daniels joined OPOTA in 2000 as a full-time instructor. He previously served 23 years with the Greenfield Police Department, where he attained the rank of sergeant. His duties included patrol, investigations, juvenile and school truancy, shift supervisor, bike patrol supervisor/officer and in-service instructor. His teaching responsibilities include firearms, officer survival, chemical agents and patrol tactics. He is a multi-certified OPOTC instructor and basic commander in Basic Peace Officer Training. Daniels has taught in numerous academies in Ohio and instructed several court officer courses in other states. Daniels served on a Bailiff Curriculum Committee and a Use of Force Committee and is recognized as a subject matter expert by OPOTC in several law enforcement disciplines. Daniels is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) and the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI). He has taught at three IALEFI annual training conferences and one regional conference. Daniels serves as a special deputy with the Madison County Sheriff s Office. RON DAVITT Ron Davitt joined the OPOTA staff in 2008 after serving 16 years with the Steubenville, Reynoldsburg and Columbus Regional Airport Authority police departments. During his time with those departments, he served as a field training officer, training coordinator, union director and as a member of the honor guard, SWAT team and bike patrol.
JEFF A. EGGLESTON Jeff A. Eggleston oversees the academys driving programs. He began his law enforcement career in 1979, serving as a military police officer with the Marine Corps. He also served with the Urbana Police Department as a patrol officer, range officer and baton instructor. Eggleston owned driving schools in Urbana and Marysville and in 1990 joined the Marysville Police Department, where he has served as a patrol officer, range officer and in-service driving instructor. Eggleston has instructed and supervised numerous academy classes, including Defensive and Pursuit Driving; Patrol; Stops and Approaches; Traffic Enforcement Technologies; and Firearms. He was certified as a secondary career technical instructor through the University of Toledo and holds a bachelors degree in business administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Eggleston has presented at the National Conference of High Schools that Work and was a law enforcement instructor with Tri-Rivers Career Center until 2003. Eggleston has completed the advanced driving instructor program offered by the Maryland Corrections and Police Training Commission, Precision Immobilization Techniques Instructor Course at the Fairfax County Virginia Police Academy, Off-Road Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor Course in Hollister, Calif., and the Vehicle Ambush Countermeasures Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Eggleston also has served as a curriculum review committee member with FLETC. He is a member of ALERT and ILEETA. Jeff has worked as an expert in the field of Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations and has consulted on track facility design. He is a 2006 recipient of the Attorney Generals Innovation and Excellence Award and serves as an auxiliary officer with the Marysville Division of Police. JOHN E. FOY John E. Foy served for 14 years with the Belmont County Sheriff s Office prior to joining the OPOTA instructional staff in 1985. Foy earned a bachelors degree from Mount Union College in 1972. Foys training responsibilities at OPOTA include firearms, tactical weapons, specialty munitions and special operations. Foy became a firearms instructor in 1974 at the Belmont County Sheriff s Office, where he also served as a trainer, investigator and supervisor. He held the rank of lieutenant at the time of his departure. Since joining OPOTA, Foy has completed training with the Ohio National Guard; the Armor Holdings Training Division; Singleton International; Gunnery Sgt. Carlos N. Hathcock II, a retired Marine; the HK International Training Division; the Remington Law Enforcement Training Division; Sig-Sauer; Glock and Ruger Armorers courses; the Miami-Dade Special Response Team Training Section; the Practical Shooting Academy; and the National Rifle Association. He is active in the NRA, the National Tactical Officers Association, the American Gunsmithing Association, the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, the Ohio Gun Collectors Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Law Enforcement Alliance of America, the International Defensive Pistol Association and the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors. Foy received the Attorney Generals Spirit Award in 2007. Foy holds a deputy sheriff s appointment with the Madison County Sheriff s Department.
JOHN P. GREEN Currently a legal instructor at OPOTA, John P. Green previously was an assistant county prosecutor in Summit County, where he specialized in drug and gang prosecutions. He also has extensive experience as a police officer in Steubenville. Green graduated from West Liberty State College with a bachelors degree in criminal justice and the Duquesne University School of Law.
DRAKE OLDHAM Drake Oldham began his law enforcement career in 1997 with the Cuyahoga Falls Police Department, where he was assigned to the Patrol Division, the Special Response Team and the Training Unit. He has been a full-time instructor for the last five years, and he continues to work as a patrol officer part time. Oldham has a bachelors degree in sociology/criminology from Ohio University. He coordinates and instructs numerous training courses at the Richfield Campus. He specializes in firearms and tactical operations.
DAVID A. PETERS David A. Peters retired as a lieutenant from the Ohio State Highway Patrol and joined the OPOTA staff as a full-time instructor in 1997. Peters teaches and coordinates the traffic and patrol programs, including DUI enforcement, electronic speed measuring devices, crash investigation and commercial motor vehicle classes. Peters graduated from Columbus State Community College, where he earned an associates degree in business management. He has taught for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is certified by the Institute of Police Technology and Management as a crash reconstructionist.
LYNNETTE RODRIGUE Lynnette Rodrigue joined the OPOTA staff in 2009. She has 24 years of law enforcement experience. She has worked at Wittenberg University as a police officer, Clark State Community College as chief of police and lieutenant and Antioch College as a deputy sheriff. Lynnette has a masters degree in technical education, a bachelors degree in criminal justice and an associates degree in criminal justice technology. Rodrigue taught as an adjunct faculty member for Clark State Community Colleges two-year Criminal Justice Program and the Basic Police Academy. She also is certified as a police academy commander.
RONALD D. THAYER Ronald D. Thayer retired from the Montgomery County Sheriff s Office and joined the OPOTA staff as a guest instructor in 2004. Thayer became a full-time instructor in 2008. He teaches and coordinates courses in traffic crash investigation and commercial vehicle investigation and enforcement. Thayer graduated from Sinclair Community College in Dayton with an associates degree in criminal justice. He is a member of several traffic accident professional organizations, including INCR, NAPRS, ARC, ALERT and IATAI. He is a certified and accredited Traffic Crash Reconstructionist. Ron has instructed courses in traffic enforcement and traffic crash investigation throughout Ohio since 1998. WAYNE K. WIGGINS Wayne K. Wiggins came to OPOTA in 1988 from the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department, where he served as a patrol officer. Wiggins is responsible for the facilitation of investigation, patrol and juvenile justice programs. He also coordinates the DARE program, the Victims Advocacy Academy and all teleconferences. He is a 1998 graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. Wiggins also is a special deputy with the Madison County Sheriff s Office.
JERRY ZACHARIAS Jerry Zacharias joined the OPOTA staff in 2008. He previously served 15 years with the Marion City Police Department in the patrol division and as a member of the department Special Response Team. He taught self-defense tactics and firearms at Marion Technical Colleges Basic Police Academy. He also completed a civilian police training mission in Iraq in 2005. Zacharias earned a bachelors from The Ohio State University in 2008. He has attended advanced training at OPOTA, FLETC and the H&K International Training Division. He is currently a member in good standing with the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors.
LONDON COURSES
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PEACE OFFICER REFRESHER TRAINING (OPOTC)

This training is required for persons reappointed as peace officers on, or after, January 1, 1989 and who have had a break in service of more than one year but less than four years. This course meets the requirements described in Section 109: 2-1-12(D) of the Ohio Administrative Code. Registrations received without a determination letter will not be accepted and will be returned. For more information on refresher requirements, contact OPOTCs Certification and Standards Division at the numbers listed in the Directory Section of this catalog.
DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
Feb. 16-17 Nov 16-17

COST: $130 COMMANDER: James
01-486-11-01 01-486-11-02 D. Daniels
London London
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

This course fulfills the six-hour child abuse and neglect block of instruction required for the peace officer basic training certification update. Human Relations Topic 5 of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program is presented by an OPOTCcertified instructor.
January 26
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: James
01-284-11-01 D. Daniels
London
Please see course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT/MISSING PERSONS INSTRUCTOR
COMMUNITY DIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR CRISIS INTERVENTION
This course fulfills the six-hour crisis intervention block of instruction required for the peace officer basic training certification update. Human Relations Topic 4 of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program is presented by an OPOTC-certified instructor.
February 2
01-184-11-01 D. Daniels
London
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CRISIS INTERVENTION INSTRUCTOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
This course fulfills the 15-hour block of domestic violence instruction required for the peace officer basic training certification update. Human Relations Topic 3 of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program is presented by an OPOTC-certified instructor.
February 9-10
01-484-10-01 D. Daniels
London
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INSTRUCTOR
JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM INSTRUCTOR
MISSING CHILDREN INVESTIGATIONS AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM

This course fulfills the six-hour missing children block of instruction required for the peace officer basic training certification update. Human Relations Topic 6 of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program is presented by an OPOTC-certified instructor.
March 3
01-384-11-01 D. Daniels
London
MISSING CHILDREN INVESTIGATION INSTRUCTOR
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MISSING PERSONS UPDATE

The purpose of this course is to satisfy the requirements of H.B. 571, which requires this training for peace officers experiencing a break in service or open enrollment students who completed Peace Officer Basic Training, but who have not been appointed as a peace officer until on or after June 1, 2007. Human Relations Topic 11 of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program will be presented by an OPOTC-certified instructor.
NOTE:
*COURSE HOURS ARE FROM 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. LONDON LOCATION
COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
DATE(S)
January 12* December 1*

COST: $25 COORDINATOR:
01-195-11-01 01-195-11-02 James D. Daniels
London London
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EVIDENCE RECOVERY SPECIALIST IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy has established a certification process for computer crime investigators known as Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment. Each candidate must complete 300 hours of computer-related training. The 300 hours includes completion of the core training program of 176 hours, 84 hours of elective courses and 40 hours of practical testing. The core and elective blocks are listed below. Upon completion of 256 hours of training, the candidate must submit an application with dates of course completion. OPOTA will verify completion of the courses and classify the candidate as eligible to attend the Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment certification course (this is the last 40 hours of training required). Upon completion of the certification course, the candidate is issued the Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment certificate. Specialists are certified for two years. Over the two-year period, certified specialists are required to attend 40 hours of continuing education in the computer forensic field and attend an update and testing process to maintain certification. The update and testing can be taken anytime within the second year of their certification.
CORE COURSES
Basic Computer Data Recovery Intermediate Computer Data Recovery Intermediate Computer Data Recovery Level 2 Advanced Computer Data Recovery Digital Evidence Testimony
TOTAL:
40 Hours 40 Hours 40 Hours 40 Hours 16 Hours 176 Hours
ELECTIVE COURSES
Internet Investigations I Computer Crime First Responder Creating a Law Enforcement Website Internet Investigations II Forensic Hardware Workshop Basic Linux Linux Forensics Undercover Online Investigative Techniques
TOTAL:
32 Hours 8 Hours 16 Hours 32 Hours 24 Hours 16 Hours 16 Hours 24 Hours 84 Hours
NOTE: Only OPOTA courses are accepted for initial certification. Previously completed OPOTA courses are evaluated on an individual basis. Continuing education for the specialist re-certification can be taking or instructing OPOTA computer forensic courses. The hours may also consist of taking or instructing computer forensic courses outside OPOTA, such as vendor-based training. Non-OPOTA courses will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Due to changes in the core requirements, students who have completed Advanced Computer Data Recovery towards their certification classes by December 31, 2008 will be allowed to complete their certification under the 2008 standards as long as the certification process is completed by December 31, 2009. Students who have begun the certification process, but not finished Advanced Computer Data Recovery, will have their hours assessed and will be advised if they need to make up any hours. Unless the required make-up hours are a full week, students will not be charged to attend make-up hours.
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BASIC LINUX
This two-day hands-on course is an introduction to the Linux operating system. This system is for data recovery specialists or cybercrime investigators who want to use Linux for forensic imaging or examination. Students will learn about various Linux distributions and install both hard disk and Live CD systems during the class. Topics include Linux partitions, file systems, navigation, mounting discs, basic commands and switches. The course includes commands and procedures to use Linux to create a forensic duplicate of suspect media that is compatible with popular data recovery and analysis packages. Completion of practical and written exercises is required.
PRE-REQUISITE(S): Computer Data Recovery - Basic or equivalent data recovery training. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S)
A pre-test may be required.

LOCATION
June 7-8
COST: $140 INSTRUCTOR: London
06-213-11-01 Staff
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Len
London Drinkard
COMPUTER CRIME FIRST RESPONDER

This one-day class is for officers or investigators likely to encounter computers, digital media or electronic devices during an investigation. Topics include computers or media as either tools or targets of crimes and laws related to computers, methods of searching, securing and transporting a computer system without destroying evidence, and how to submit the equipment to a computer crime specialist or unit. Additional time-sensitive topics related to the seizure of the above items as well as e-mail and other Internet records will also be discussed. This course is restricted to law enforcement personnel.
NOTE: No DATE(S)
computer experience is necessary for this class.

January 24 September 26
COST: $70 INSTRUCTOR:
01-137-11-01 01-137-11-02
London London
London Staff
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COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY BASIC

This 40-hour course is for law enforcement personnel responsible for forensic data recovery. Topics include legal issues, computer filing systems, imaging data from an evidence perspective, identification and recovery of electronic evidence, recovering erased files, lab planning and polices, and related subjects. Hands-on exercises are included. Students receive a copy of Norton System Works Premier and a set of basic DOS utilities for investigations. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
March 21-25
COST: $450 COORDINATOR: Todd
06-183-11-01 Careless
London
COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL I

This 40-hour course builds on skills acquired during Computer Data Recovery - Basic. Topics include an introduction to Windows forensics, such as spool, swap and link files; Windows registry; hashing; and an introduction to automated tools. Students participate in hands-on exercises throughout the course. Students are issued an intermediate level forensic utility. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students DATE(S)
must have completed Computer Data Recovery - Basic.

May 16-20
COST: $450 INSTRUCTOR: Todd
06-196-11-01 Careless
London
COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2

This 40-hour course builds on skills acquired during Computer Data Recovery Basic and Intermediate. Topics include advanced Windows forensics, such as alternate data streams, EFS, Internet artifacts from chat programs and Web browsers; and an introduction to basic encryption. Students participate in hands-on exercises throughout the course. Students are issued a hard drive and external drive enclosure. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
must have completed the Computer Data Recovery - Basic and Intermediate.
August 15-19
06-238-11-01 Careless
London
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COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY ADVANCED
This 40-hour course builds on skills acquired in the previous Data Recovery courses. It provides advanced training on forensic tools in a Windows environment. Other topics include Windows Vista forensics, analyzing RAM, forensic uses of virtualization, RAID and cell phone issues. Students perform hands-on exercises throughout the course. Students are issued a hardware write blocker to use for acquisition and analysis in a Windows environment. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel. Level 2.
PREREQUISITE: Students
must have completed the Computer Data Recovery Basic, Intermediate and Intermediate
DATE(S)
November 14-18
06-205-11-01 Careless
London
INTERNET INVESTIGATIONS I
This four-day course is for officers or investigators responsible for investigating crimes involving the Internet. Students will learn about structure and features of the Internet, types of Internet crimes and fraud, investigative resources, legal and ethical issues, case preparation, e-mail and IP tracing. Students will perform hands-on exercises throughout the course. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students should have a strong knowledge of the Windows operating system, such as creating and renaming folders, and saving information collected from the Internet. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
March 7-10
COST: $280 INSTRUCTOR: Bill
06-185-10-01 Norton
London
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INTERNET INVESTIGATIONS II
This five-day course is a continuation of Internet Investigations I. Students will learn how to identify and respond to various types of Internet-related criminal complaints. Topics include case documentation, Internet groups, Internet blogs, online gaming, wireless device issues and wardriving. Students are required to complete comprehensive investigation projects. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Internet DATE(S)
Investigations I
October 17-21
06-239-11-01 Careless
London
LINUX FORENSICS
This two-day class is a continuation of the Basic Linux course and targets both the use of Linux as a tool for forensic imaging and analysis. Topics include imaging of large partitions and external devices, splitting images, effective searching and data carving methods, and the use of popular Linux forensic tools. Also covered is an overview of logs, artifacts and other files of interest during examinations of seized Linux systems.
PREREQUISITES: Basic DATE(S)
Linux or equivalent hands-on introductory course. A pre-test may be required.

December 6-7
06-244-11-01 Staff
London Drinkard
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CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATORS COURSE FOR FULL-SERVICE FACILITIES

This course meets the training requirements for full-service facility standards for new or newly assigned administrators in a fullservice facility (Ohio Administrative Code Section 5120: 1-8-18 (C) (2). This course curriculum was updated in collaboration with the Buckeye State Sheriffs Association, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Training Academy and OPOTA.
Week 1, January 31-February 4 Week 2, February 28 March 4

COST: $150 OPOTA COORDINATOR: Ron COMMENTS:
02-183-11-01
Orient Correction Training Academy Thompson
Davitt
CTA COORDINATOR: Larry
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections/Corrections Training Academy will be handling all course registrations for this class. Please contact Larry Thompson with the Corrections Training Academy to register. Phone: (614) 877-4345 ext: 3258 Fax: (614) 877-0770
CORRECTIONAL SUPERVISORS COURSE FOR FULL-SERVICE FACILITIES

This course fulfills the training requirements for full-service jail standards, AC Section 5120: 1-8-18(C) (2), for new or newly assigned supervisors in a full-service facility.
March 7-11 August 15-19

02-184-11-01 02-184-11-02 Ron Davitt
London London
LOCAL CORRECTIONS BASIC TRAINING
This course fulfills the training requirement per AC Section 109:2-9-02(A) for new or newly assigned correctional staff.
April 4-8 April 11-15 April 18-22 April 25-29

COST: $475 COORDINATOR: Ron
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Davitt
02-061-11-01
London
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COURT SERVICES: ADMINISTRATION

This program is designed for the Bailiff/Court Security Officer.. Topics include Roles of the Bailiff; Authority and Liability of the Bailiff; Report Writing Producedures; Criminal Justice System and Court Structures; Ethics and Civil Processes. The program is recommended for ALL new hired Bailiffs and Court Security Officers.
February 1-2
COST: $130 COORDINATOR: Wayne
01-488-11-01 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:
London Michael Hild, Sr. and Greg Soucie
COURT SERVICES: BAILIFF/COURT OFFICER BASIC FIREARMS

Please see course description and dates in the FIREARMS section of the catalog.
COURT SERVICES: DEFENSIVE TACTICS

Please see course description and dates in the DEFENSIVE TACTICS section of the catalog.
COURT SERVICES: HUMAN RELATIONS

Please see course description and dates in the HUMAN RELATIONS section of the catalog.
COURT SERVICES: LEGAL

Please see course description and dates in the LEGAL section of the catalog.
COURT SERVICES: MEDICAL ISSUES

Please see course description and dates in the FITNESS-WELLNESS COURSES section of the catalog.
COURT SERVICES SECURITY ISSUES AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

This program is designed for the Bailiff/Court Security Officer. Topics include Emergency Procedures; Bomb Control; Hostage Incidents; Extremist Groups; High Risk/High Profile Proceedings; Legal Aspects of the Jury Process; Physical Aspects of the Routine and Sequestered Jury; Courtroom Security Dynamics; Physical Security Survey; Security Program Development; Prisoner and Defendant Security; Judicial Protection and Inappropriate Communications; Preliminary Crime Scene Preservation; and Evidence and Property Management. The program is recommended for ALL Bailiffs and Court Security Officers.
August 8-11
01-487-11-01
London
Wayne Wiggins
TBA
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MASTER EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN AWARD

Officers and individuals involved with evidence recovery and handling are eligible and encouraged to earn the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Master Evidence Technician Award. Applicants must complete a core training program of 200 hours. Beginning in 2008, applicants must also complete an additional 60 hours of training in various elective courses. This will result in a minimum of 260 hours required to receive this award. Applicants who have started this process prior to 2008 will be handled on a case by case basis for evaluation as to number of elective hours required. After completion of the required courses, applicants may submit a letter of request for certification along with copies of certificates from completed courses. Upon verification that the applicant has in fact completed the requirements, they will receive a Master Evidence Technician certificate and lapel pin. Generally only OPOTA sponsored courses are accepted but each outside training will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
CORE COURSES
Evidence Technician Bloodstain Evidence Basic Photography Crime Scene Photography
ELECTIVE COURSES
Death Investigation Law Enforcement Videography Forensic Aspects Of Death Evidence Room Management Basic Fingerprint Classification Fingerprint Comparison Techniques Marijuana Identification
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EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN - 42 HOURS THEORY/38 HOURS LAB

This two week course is designed to teach the student basic and advanced principles of crime scene processing and evidence collection. Introductions to specialty evidence areas such as explosives, bloodstain and shooting reconstruction and pathology are also included. Students will be working in hands on situations so it is recommended that the student have clothes available suitable for wear in situations that include casting materials, fingerprint powders and chemicals, etc. and clothes suitable for outside weather conditions.
NOTE: Students will receive a fingerprinting kit, casting starter kit, personal alternative light source and sketching template. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
Feb 28-March 4 March 7-11 June 6-10 June 13-17 September 26-30 October 3-7
Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2
06-228-11-01 06-228-11-02 06-228-11-03
London London London
COST: $1,450 INSTRUCTOR: London Staff FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Don
Frost; Greg Perry; Steve Salesman; Larry Tate; and John Wells
BASIC FINGERPRINT CLASSIFICATION

This course provides instruction on the Henry and NCIC methods of fingerprint classification. Students will learn to analyze and classify fingerprint impressions. Students also learn how to take rolled impressions.
NOTE: Students DATE(S)
should bring their own magnifiers and ridge counters.

March 21-25
COST: $325 COORDINATOR: Lynnette
03-176-11-01 Rodrigue
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: BCI
London & I Identification Staff
BLOODSTAIN EVIDENCE - 20 HOURS THEORY / 20 HOURS LAB

This course has been expanded to 40 hours to provide more time to learn and practice bloodstain pattern interpretation and bloodstain evidence collection. Topics include blood flight characteristics, stain patterns, and detection and collection methods. This is a practical, hands-on course.
May 23-27 September 19-23

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03-130-11-01 03-130-11-02 Staff

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: N.
London London Leroy Parker
CRIME SCENE MANAGEMENT AND EVIDENCE CLASSIFICATION

This one-day course is for first-responding officers. It provides students with the basics of crime scene determination, control and integrity. The students will also learn about various types of evidence that may be encountered and what collection methods are appropriate for each.
January 13 April 28 November 17

COST: INSTRUCTOR: London
03-421-11-01 03-421-11-02 03-421-11-03 Staff
$65
DRUG IDENTIFICATION AND FIELD TESTING SEMINAR - 6 HOURS THEORY / 2 HOURS LAB
This eight-hour course provides an awareness of drug identification and field testing. It begins with the physiology of drugs and their effects on the body and covers forms of controlled substances, manufacturing and packaging methods. Common drugs of abuse such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, date rape drugs and ecstasy are among the substances discussed. Use of NIK field test kits includes hands-on testing of controlled substances. Students learn to use and interpret test kits and understand the politicking system of drug field testing.
April 20 November 9
03-147-11-01 03-147-11-02 Staff
London London
EVIDENCE ROOM MANAGEMENT

This two-day course is for personnel assigned to property and/or evidence rooms. The student will learn about different types of evidence, types of packaging, chain of custody, accountability, security and operating procedures.
May 18-19 July 26-27

03-017-11-01 03-017-11-02 Staff
London London
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FINGERPRINT COMPARISON TECHNIQUES

This 40-hour advanced seminar covers the process of fingerprint comparison. The student will participate in hands-on exercises in comparing fingerprints. Exercises challenge and enhance the skills of students at all levels. Students will learn to identify characteristics in a fingerprint pattern and will be able to use a small portion of a print to make an identification. Additionally, students will be able to identify characteristics from one print to another and determine if the same person made the print.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of a 40-hour Basic Fingerprint Classification course taught by OPOTA, the FBI or BCI. Outside training will be evaluated on a case by case basis. NOTE: Each DATE(S)
student should bring a magnifier and ridge counter.

April 11-15
03-314-11-01 Lynnette Rodrigue

London & I Identification Staff
FORENSIC ASPECTS OF DEATH - 20 HOURS THEORY / 20 HOURS LAB

This 40-hour seminar familiarizes officers with the procedures used to manage death scenes. Students will learn how to identify buried bodies as well as identification and excavation techniques of skeletal remains. Experts in the fields of entomology, archeology and anthropology will present the latest information in their fields. Exercises include excavation of mock graves and the collection of insect specimens and related evidence.
NOTE: Students will be working outside and should have appropriate clothing and supplies for all types of weather. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
August 1-5
COST: $600 COORDINATOR: Lynnette Rodrigue FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Neal Haskell;
06-175-11-01
London
Frank & Julie Saul
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LATENT PRINT DEVELOPMENT - 4 HOURS THEORY / 12 HOURS LAB

This two-day hands-on course provides the latest instruction in various methods of latent print development. This course is valuable for personnel assigned to processing crime scenes and collecting evidence. Topics covered include a review of basic fingerprint classification, powder and chemical selection for porous and nonporous surfaces, powder and chemical development of latent prints and use of cyanoacrylate (superglue) fuming and lifting techniques.
NOTE: This course is not for those students who have or are planning to enroll in the Evidence Technician courses. These techniques are covered in those courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
February 9-10 August 17-18

COST: $195 COORDINATOR: Lynnette
03-138-11-01 03-138-11-02 Rodrigue
London London
MARIJUANA IDENTIFICATION
This course will enable officers to provide scientific identification of marijuana by use of microscopic and chemical tests. Instruction covers information about the marijuana plant inself as well as various testing processes. Students will conduct microscopic and chemical testing on a variety of plant materials during this course.
January 18-20 April 5-7 September 13-15

06-008-11-01 06-008-11-02 06-008-11-03 Staff
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BASIC EDGED WEAPONS DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR

CIVILIAN CLOTHES AND UNDERCOVER DEFENSIVE TACTICS TRAINING

This course provides officers who work in plain clothes the skills to defend themselves in arrest and control situations. Additionally, tactics will be taught on How to Defend Against Violent Attacks.
COMENTS:
of duties.
DATE(S)
Students should bring all issued equipment that they would normally carry during their normal course
Sept. 9 November 10
05-482-11-01 05-482-11-02
London London
Jerry Zacharias
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Herb
Hood
CONDUCTIVE ENERGY DEVICE (CED) INSTRUCTOR

CORRECTIONS OFFICER DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR

COURT SERVICES: DEFENSIVE TACTICS

This program is designed for the Bailiff/Court Security Officer. Topics include Defensive Tactics; Subject Control Techniques; Dynamic Simulation and Use of Force. This program is recommended for ALL Bailiffs and Court Security Officers.
NOTE: Students are required to bring duty gear and clothes in which the student can move comfortably. No ammunition will be necessary. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 10-12
01-490-11-01
London
Wayne Wiggins
Mark F. Krzynowek
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DEFENSIVE TACTICS FOR FEMALE OFFICER

This course is for female officers focusing on tactics and body mechanics. It provides realistic subject control techniques specifically designed for female officers. Situations involving confrontations while standing and on the ground are also covered.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Student should bring suitable clothing for defensive tactics, holsters, training weapons, inert aerosol, body armor, protective gear, groin protection, and mouth piece. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 17-18 November 1-2

05-371-11-01 05-371-11-02 Herb Hood
London London
Jerry Zacharias
HOW TO INSTRUCT A FEMALE SELF-PROTECTION CLINIC

Defensive tactics instructors are often requested to conduct classes on female self-protection. This course covers the topics of unarmed self-defense, psychological self-defense and the use of mechanical devices such as aerosols, stun guns and whistles for non-law enforcement females.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: DATE(S)
Exercise clothing and gym shoes.

March 2-3
05-180-11-01 Jerry Zacharias Herb Hood
London
MASTER IMPACT WEAPONS
PRE-DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP
PRE-SUBJECT CONTROL INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP
SUBJECT CONTROL INSTRUCTOR
SUBJECT CONTROL INSTRUCTOR UPDATE
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This training is developed to give the student experience in the worst case scenario. The student will get an opportunity to develope a mental mind set that assists in critical thinking during a stressful encounter. The student will get an opportunity to use defensive tactic skills while involved in realistic and dangerous situations. The student will learn new and dynamic defensive tactic skills that will assist them in life and death encounters.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Duty belt, impact weapon, ballistic vest and old department rain or winter coat, elbow and or knee pads and gloves to protect their hands during punching drills. NOTE: Students DATE(S)
WINNING PHYSICALLY, TACTICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY
should be in good physical condition.

October 12 December 12
05-483-11-01 05-483-11-02 Herb Hood
London London
Jerry Zacharias
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BASIC ACADEMY DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

BASIC EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS

This course is a modified emergency vehicle operations lesson plan from the Peace Officer Basic Training Curriculum Driving Unit. In a classroom setting, the student will learn non-emergency/emergency and pursuit driving theory. The student will also learn the required driving skills taught in the basic academy practical exercises. The course is offered to those who did not have driving as a part of their basic program or to students who wish to refresh skills or have had driving difficulties. Outside exercises may require foul weather equipment.
NOTE: Vehicles for practical exercises will be provided. Helmets will be provided;however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired.
Students will be outside on the driving course regardless of the weather. Foul weather and hot weather clothing is recommended. Students are required to bring a copy of their department emergency response and pursuit policy. All students must bring a current drivers/operators license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear.
April 13-15
COST: $175
05-342-11-01
INSTRUCTOR:
London Jeff Eggleston
DISPATCHING FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PURSUIT

This one-day course provides law enforcement dispatchers with knowledge and skills necessary for communicating during an emergency response or pursuit situation. Classroom instruction, video/audio critique and roll play exercises concerning situational stress, information necessity and communication techniques will be followed by actual on-track in-car demonstrations. This will provide dispatchers a perspective from inside the cruiser. Dispatchers will also have the opportunity to drive a simulated response and pursuit using state-of-the-art simulators. The day of training will culminate with realistic dispatch scenarios. Dispatchers will handle communications for mock chases as they are actually taking place on the driving facility.
NOTE: Students should dress for the weather. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired.
Since this class takes place in conjunction with the Tactical Driving Course, it is an afternoon course starting at 1:00 p.m. and dismissing at 10:00 p.m.
September 29
COST: $75
05-417-11-01
INSTRUCTOR: Jeff
London Eggleston
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EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS FOR THE FIELD TRAINING OFFICER

This course is designed to provide the currently certified field training officer (FTO) with the necessary information to assist new officer trainees with the challenges of emergency driving. Current legal issues will be covered, along with pursuit and emergency response theory. Vehicle dynamics, use of the police radio, and physiological issues involved in police driving will be learned. Techniques needed to recognize, evaluate and correct driving errors are the focus of the curriculum. The student will be required to drive and act as coaches during practical driving event scenarios using OPOTA vehicles.
NOTE: Students should bring copies of their departmental FTO manual and pursuit/emergency response policies. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. All students must bring a current drivers/operators license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. PREREQUISITE: Must be a currently certified Field Training Officer or enrolled in an upcoming Field Training Officer
Course.
DATE(S)
COURSE NUMBER(S)
LOCATION
April 20-21
COST: $250 INSTRUCTOR: Jeff
05-362-11-01 Eggleston
London
HARLEY NORTHWESTERN MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR COURSE

For almost two decades, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. and Northwestern University Center for Public Safety have worked in partnership to present the nations premier training programs for police motorcyclists. Focusing on ten practical exercises that stress low-speed maneuverability, evasion techniques, and high-speed braking skills, students of our program spend approximately 90 percent of the course in the saddle. They are given practical exercises and riding instruction supplemented with classroom instruction and demonstrations of tactical techniques. In addition to our experienced instructional staff and recently revised curriculum, our program is unique in that Harley-Davidsons Police and Fleet Sales Division provides a fleet of ABS FLSP Road King motorcycles which allow students to train on the same machines their departments will operate (participating students are welcome to bring their own motorcycle, but can expect to return with $1,500-$2,000 in cosmetic damage).
May 16-20 May 23-27
Week 1 Week 2
n/a
London
NOTE: Contact Harley Northwestern directly for enrollment at 1-800-323-4011. This is not an OPOTA course. OPOTA is hosting the class. Web/e-mail information: nucps@northwestern.edu or http://nucps.northwestern.edu/courses/crs_list.asp?Topic=7
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PURSUIT TERMINATION TECHNIQUES

This two-day course is dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. The students will receive classroom and practical hands-on training in the use of Precision Immobilization Techniques (PIT), tire deflation devices, pursuit intervention techniques, channeling and moving/stationary roadblocks. Legal and liability issues will also be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students are to bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity including but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. It is also recommended, but not required, that students have attended a tactical driving course or an emergency vehicle operations course within the past three years. Some instruction may be provided by instructors in-training, under supervision. All students must bring a current drivers/operators license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Student will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 6-7 April 27-28 June 23-24

05-359-11-01 05-359-11-02 05-359-11-03 Eggleston
PURSUIT TERMINATION TECHNIQUES REFRESHER

This one-day course is designed to provide an opportunity to those who have already successfully completed the Pursuit Termination Techniques basic or instructor course to review and practice skills and maneuvers. Current theory and legal trends will be discussed in a classroom setting followed by simulator and on-tract practice of PIT, spike strips, rolling road blocks, stationary roadblocks and vehicle intercept. OPOTA vehicles will be used. Helmets will be available; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students are to bring foul weather gear. All students must bring a current drivers/operators license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Student will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. PREREQUISITE: DATE(S)
Must have completed a Pursuit Termination Techniques basic or instructor course.

June 15
London
PURSUIT TERMINATION TECHNIQUES INSTRUCTOR

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SUV SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLE OPERATIONS BASIC

This three-day course is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to operate sport utility vehicles. Liability issues and other relevant topics will be discussed in a classroom setting. There is extensive practical application of driving techniques to enable the student to operate high center gravity vehicles during patrol. Student may be taught by student instructors under supervision. This course is designed to meet basic academy curriculum requirements with high center gravity vehicles.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students will be outside on the driving course regardless of the weather. Foul weather and hot weather clothing is recommended. Night exercises are possible. Students should bring and plan to use their own departmental SUV for course exercises. No personal vehicles will be used. All students must bring a current drivers/operators license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Student will not be permitted to drive with sandal- type footwear. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
August 3-5
05-472-11-01 Jeff Eggleston
London
TACTICAL DRIVING
This advanced five-day course is dedicated to providing students with the concepts, skills and behaviors unique to the emergency response situation. Students will be trained and tested on numerous steering and braking applications, line-of-travel driving, cornering methods, route selection considerations, etc. Additionally, students are trained in legal aspects of law enforcement driving along with the human factors involved in responding to emergencies. The student will participate in actual pursuit driving scenarios. Nighttime driving exercises are required, usually scheduled for the fourth day of class. The student will use an OPOTA police vehicle equipped with added safety features to perform dynamic and advanced practical exercises. Students may be asked to assist with movement and placement of cones and set up of events. Foul weather and hot weather equipment is recommended. All students should bring a copy of their departmental pursuit and emergency response policy. Some instruction may be provided by instructors in-training, under supervision.
NOTE: This course is not recommended for remedial or corrective driving students. It is recommended that all attendees be in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOTcertified helmet if desired. All students must bring a current drivers/operators license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
July 18-22 September 26-30

05-345-11-01 05-345-11-02 Eggleston
London London
TACTICAL DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

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ACTIVE SHOOTER INTERDICTION

This course focuses on the first responders intervention in a violent active shooter situation. Principle based tactics of two to four responding officers developing quick and efficient option to stop violent life threatening actions.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Suitable tactical clothing; hearing protection; wrap-around industrial quality eye glasses or goggles; ball cap; service sidearm and three magazines; police rifle carbine and three magazines; tactical flashlight; weapon mounted light systems (optional); knee pads; elbow pads; 400 rounds rifle carbine ammunitions. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
September 7-8
04-467-11-01
London
John Foy
ADVANCED FIREARMS TACTICS

This two-day course enhances shooting skills by introducing new trends in firearms training. Topics include: cover and concealment, move and shoot techniques, use of space, malfunction drills, two-officer tactics, and angled and position shooting.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Duty belt, side arm, wrap around glasses, hearing protection and ball cap. Ammunition will be provided. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
August 1-2
COST: $400 INSTRUCTOR: James
04-108-11-01 D. Daniels
London
BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF SHOOTING

This two-day course assists officers who wish to enhance their basic shooting skills. The course covers sight alignment, stance, grip, trigger management, drawing techniques and other fundamental shooting skills. This course is not for advanced shooters.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Duty gear, sidearm, wrap around glasses, hearing protection and ball cap. Ammunition will be provided. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
Oct 12-13
04-120-11-01 D. Daniels
London
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BASIC PRECISION RIFLE SKILLS

This three-day course introduces students to the tactical precision rifle. The course is designed for students with minimal precision rifle experience. Instruction includes precision rifle operation and marksmanship skills. This course is recommended as a prerequisite for the Tactical Precision Rifle Operator Instructor course.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Each student must provide a serviceable precision rifle weapon system and 150 rounds of match grade ammunition. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 10-12
04-168-11-01 John Foy
London
COLT M16 AND AR15 ARMORERS

This course is instructed by Colt Armorers and covers maintenance, malfunction diagnosis, and repair of Colt AR15/M16 weapon family and variants.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Colt provides all tools and firearms for training. Students must provide industrial grade wrap around protective eye glasses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
February 8-10 November 14-16

COST: $500 COORDINATOR: John
04-084-11-01 04-084-11-02 Foy

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Colt
London London Law Enforcement Training Division
COLT 1911 PISTOL ARMORERS

This course is instructed by Colt Law Enforcement Training Division Armorers and covers maintenance, malfunction diagnosis and repair of Colt 1911 Pistols.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Colt provides all tools and firearms for training. Students must provide industrial grade wrap around protective eye glasses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
November 17-18
04-113-11-01
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Colt
London Law Enforcement Training Division
John Foy
COUNTER COMBATIVES INSTRUCTOR

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COURT SERVICES: BAILIFF/COURT OFFICER BASIC FIREARMS

This five day course is designed for Bailiffs, Court Security Officers and Court Constables. Students will utilize dry fire and live fire drills to develop necessary weapons handling and manipulation skills. This training combines fundamentals of marksmanship and principles of combat shooting, and then places them in to a hierarchy of necessity and importance. Techniques including multiple targets, reload and malfunction drills and common misconceptions will be addressed.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Students are required to provide the following: Duty gear, sidearm, wrap around glasses, hearing protection and ball cap. Ammunition will be provided. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
June 20-24 Oct 17-21

04-489-11-01 04-489-11-02 Wayne Wiggins
London London James D. Daniels and Drake Oldham
DEVELOPMENT MARKSMANSHIP FOR THE FEMALE SHOOTER

The purpose of this two-day course is to improve the female officer shooting performance through classroom exercises and partner skill-building drills in addiction to intensive range work. At the end of this class, the female pistol operator will have a much higher evel of understanding of the wapon system and an increased ability to deliver it efficiently and effectively, shootingspecific strength exercises, equipment review and available ergonomic aides trigger management focus session, individual shooting assessments, performance tracking and self diagnostic tools.
A list of required equipment will be provided upon registration.

June 27-28
04-464-11-01 James D. Daniels
London Lou Ann Hamblin, LoKa Tactical Training LLC
DOWNED OFFICER/CIVILIAN RESCUE

This one-day course is not designed for SWAT or SRT; it is designed for the patrol officer who is the first responding officer to a crisis. Topics include: conduct of a rescue operation, basic responding officer formations, shield and no shield rescues, carrying methods, and tactics for rescue.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Patrol rifle (if available), duty rig and firearm, ball cap, eye protection, hearing protection, ballistic vest (if available), NO SHOTGUNS ARE PERMITTED IN THIS COURSE. Ammunition will be provided. A list of equipment will be provided upon registration. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
March 24 Oct 27
04-152-11-01 04-152-11-02 James D. Daniels
London London
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DYNAMIC BREECHING INSTRUCTOR

FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: WEAPON TRAINING AND RE-QUALIFICATION

FIREARMS SKILLS WORKSHOP: TASK/ FOCUS DRILL MARKSMANSHIP DEVELOPMENT

This course is directed to officers and firearms instructors that wish to improve sidearms skills; analyzing and correcting shooting difficulty; improve personal accuracy and speed. The course introduces task focus shooting exercises which help to improve individual components of the shooting sequence.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Students must provide the following personal protective equipment: wrap around eye protection, hearing protection and ball cap. Students should also bring a sidearm, belt, holster, and magazines (at least three recommended). Knee and elbow pads are strongly recommended. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 5-7 June 6-8

04-468-11-01 04-468-11-02 John Foy
London London
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FLYING ARMED
This three-hour course meets the requirements of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for officers who are required to fly armed and are providing protective escort, hazardous surveillance operations, prisoner escort (all segments of round trip to pickup and/or deliver a prisoner) or for a law enforcement officer on official travel required to report to another location armed and prepared for duty. The course will begin at 9:30 a.m.
February 15 March 15 April 19 October 11 November 15

COST: No cost INSTRUCTOR: James
04-071-11-01 04-071-11-02 04-071-11-03 04-071-11-04 04-071-11-05 D. Daniels
London London London London London
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MOTOR OFFICER FIREARMS COURSE

This course will identify certain specific issues motor officers face when engaging in a firearms related use of force confrontation from a motor (motorcycle) unit. Emphasis is placed on combining traditional firearms training with the needs and equipment specific to motor officers. Officers will be shooting from and around their motor units.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A
list of required equipment will be provided upon registration.
PREREQUISITE: Officer must be assigned to motor officer duties. Officers are required to bring their department assigned motorcycle for the course. None will be provided. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 20-21 September 7-8

04-458-11-01 04-458-11-02
London London
James D. Daniels & Jeff Eggleston
NON LETHAL MUNITIONS INSTRUCTOR

POLICE RIFLE CARBINE INSTRUCTOR

PRACTICAL SIMULATION TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

REMINGTON MODEL 700 RIFLE ARMORER

Remington Law Enforcement Training Division instructors provide training in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair for Remington 700 Rifles. Remington provides armorer tools for this course.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Each DATE(S)
student must provide wrap around eye protection and a Remington 700 Rifle.
December 7
COST: $275 INSTRUCTOR: John Foy FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Remington
04-156-11-01
London
Law Enforcement Training Division
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REMINGTON MODEL 870 SHOTGUN ARMORER

The Remington Law Enforcement Training Division presents this course. Remington instructors provide training for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair for Remington 870 shotguns. Remington provides all tools and equipment for this course.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Each DATE(S)
student must provide wrap around eye protection and a Remington 870 shotgun.
March 7-8 March 10-11 December 5-6 December 8-9

COST: $525 INSTRUCTOR: John Foy FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Remington
04-164-11-01 04-164-11-02 04-164-11-03 04-164-11-04
London London London London
Law Enforcement Training Division
REMINGTON MODEL 1187 SERIES SHOTGUN ARMORER

The Remington Law Enforcement Training Division presents this course. Remington instructors provide training for troubleshooting, maintenance and repair for Remington 1187 series shotguns. Remington provides all tools and equipment for this course.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: DATE(S)
Each student must provide wrap around eye protection and a Remington 1187 series shotgun.
March 9
COST: $275 INSTRUCTOR: John Foy FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:
04-460-11-01
London
Remington Law Enforcement Training Division
REVOLVER INSTRUCTOR COURSE
SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL INSTRUCTOR

SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR
SINGLETON INTERNATIONAL MP/UMP-COLT SMG-M4/M16 INSTRUCTOR

SINGLETON INTERNATIONAL VEHICLE AND BUS ASSAULT

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SMITH AND WESSON M&P 15 RIFLE ARMORERS
This course includes: field stripping, maintenance, safety functions, detailed disassembly, trouble shooting, and repair procedures for Smith and Wesson M&P 15 Series rifles and AR15/M16 type clone rifles.
must provide wrap around industrial grade eye protection.

April 12-13 November 1-2

COST: $350 INSTRUCTOR: John
04-162-11-01 04-162-11-02 Foy

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Smith
London London & Wesson Academy
SMITH AND WESSON M&P SERIES PISTOL ARMORERS

This course includes: field stripping; maintenance; safety functions; detailed disassembly, trouble shooting, and repair procedures for Smith & Wesson M&P Series pistols.
must provide wrap around industrial grade eye protection.

April 14 November 3
04-163-11-01 04-163-11-02 Foy
London London Smith & Wesson Academy
STOPS FOR THE MOTOR OFFICER

This course will identify certain specific issues Motor Officers face when making traffic stops from a motor (motorcycle). Emphasis is placed on traffic stops, and equipment specific to Motor Officers. Classroom instruction will be devoted to an overview of tactics and discussion of current case law and Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to common traffic stop encounters.
PREREQUISITIES: Officer must be assigned to Motor Officer duties and are required to bring their department assigned motorcycle for this course. NOTE: A DATE(S)

June 1-2
04-465-11-01 D. Daniels
London
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SUPPORT HAND SHOOTING

This course will address shooting with the support hand, which is often referred to as the non-dominate, non-gun hand, etc. Often officers shoot mainly with their dominate hand because they feel uncomfortable shooting with their support hand. In this course, officers will engage targets by transitioning from their dominate hand to their support hand. Both two-handed and onehanded shooting will be covered. By the end of this course officer should feel comfortable shooting with their support hand.
NOTE: A

DATE(S)
August 3-4
04-461-11-01 James D. Daniels
London
SURVIVAL PISTOL FOR THE FEMALE OFFICER

This two-day class is designed to improve a female officers shooting performance during a lethal encounter. Officers will be taught, and participate in extensive drills which will increase their skill levels in speed, one hand shooting, support hand shooting, expediant stoppage clearing and reloading, ground fighting with a pistol. Task focused shooting and shooting with movement.
NOTE:
A list of required equipment will be provided upon registration.

DATE(S)
June 29-30
COST: $300 INSTRUCTOR: James D. Daniels FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Lou Ann
04-466-11-01
London
Hamblin of LoKa Tactical Training LLC
TACTICAL PRECISION RIFLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTOR

TACTICAL SUBMACHINE GUN INSTRUCTOR

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WORKING WITH AND FROM VEHICLES
This two-day course is designed around firearms and vehicles. Often officers must use a vehicle as protective cover or concealment or must engage in an armed encounter in and around a vehicle. Students will be taught to engage targets while sitting inside a vehicle, and will be placed in awkward and uncomfortable positions to practice shooting, using one and two-handed techniques. Both handgun and shotgun are used in this course; ammunition will be provided.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Duty gear, sidearm, wrap around glasses, hearing protection and ball cap. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 13-14
05-348-11-01 D. Daniels
London
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BULLETPROOF MIND
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (RET), is an expert in the field of human aggression, violence and violent crime who instructs this course. As a career Army officer and U.S. Military Academy instructor, Lt. Col. Grossman has made major contributions to the study of violent crime and healing processes. He has appeared on national television programs such as 60 Minutes and Dateline NBC and has also appeared on CNN and other networks. The primary course objective is to teach students to do for the mind and spirit what body armor does for the torso. Topics covered include conflict physiology and psychology, training to overcome resistance to use of lethal force and cause and effect of violence throughout the world.
January 24 December 15
05-182-11-01 05-182-11-02 Foy

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: LTC
London London David Grossman
COURT SERVICES: MEDICAL ISSUES

This program is designed for the Bailiff/Court Security Officer. Topics include First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Bloodborne Pathogens. The program is recommended for ALL Bailiffs and Court Security Officers.
September 14
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: Wayne Wiggins
01-493-11-01
London
Lynnette Rodrigue
DYING IN BLUE
This one-day course teaches participants the warning signs of suicide in police officers and ways to prevent a suicide attempt. Topics include characteristics of violence, behaviors of violence, job stresses, and means of prevention and help.
October 7
02-161-11-01 Davitt
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Ralph
London Portier
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PHYSICAL FITNESS SPECIALIST
This five-day course trains personnel to establish a fitness program for their agency designed to improve the overall health of the officers. Discussion includes tests and measurements for new employees in terms of validity and liability. This course fulfills one of the requirements for approval as a fitness instructor for Peace Officer Basic Training. Textbooks and manuals are included.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise DATE(S)
clothing, gym shoes and a calculator.

June 6-10 August 8-12 November 28 December 2

06-033-11-01 06-033-11-02 06-033-11-03

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Travis
London London London Snyder and Doctor Brian Springer
Jerry Zacharias
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HAZMAT & WMD AWARENESS FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER (TRAIN-THE-TRAINER)

HAZMAT & WMD AWARENESS FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER

This one-day course was developed by the Ohio Security Task Force Subcommittee for Training. It meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) standards and guidelines. It also meets the needs of multiple disciplines (fire, law enforcement, EMS, healthcare providers and public works) that may be involved with incidents involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction.
May 11
COST: $65 INSTRUCTOR: Kerry
05-397-11-01 Curtis
London
INTRODUCTION TO ARAB/ISLAMIC CULTURE

This one-day course is offered to answer some of the questions law enforcement officers have regarding the Arab/Islamic culture. Topics consist of the development of the Arabic culture, including traditions, customs and the status of women; the rise of Islam, including Islams relationship to Judaism and Christianity; the contemporary Middle East, including the colonization of the Middle East, the rise of dictatorship, the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and the rise of terrorism.
February 16
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: Kerry
05-477-11-01 Curtis
London
INTRODUCTION TO THE QURAN

There are many questions regarding the Quran and its interpretation. This course is designed to assist the officer and give an understanding of the Quran. This course will cover the history and language of the Quran. Also discussed will be its translation and interpretation by the Prophet Muhammad, Shia scholars, Sufis, Rationalists, Black Muslims, Jihadist Muslims and Reformists.
March 24
05-454-11-01 Kerry Curtis
London
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INTRODUCTION TO TERRORISM
This two-day course is an introduction to the concepts surrounding terrorism and terrorists movements. Students will learn about the elements of terrorism, domestic and international terrorist groups, Right Wing and Left Wing Terrorist groups. Students competing this course meet one the OPOTC requirements to instruct this topic in Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training.
April 27-28
COST: $130 COORDINATOR: Kerry Curtis FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Capt.
05-478-11-01
London
Jeff Corcoran, University of Cincinnati PD
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COMMUNITY DIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR

COURT SERVICES: HUMAN RELATIONS

This program is designed for the Bailiff/Court Security Officer. Topics include Community Diversity; Conflict Management and Resolution. This program is recommended for ALL Bailiffs and Court Security Officers.
April 20
01-491-11-01
London
Wayne Wiggins
TBA
CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Peace officers are frequently the first to encounter victims after a crime has occurred. This course provides information on the rights and responsibilities of crime victims and law enforcement respectively, typical victim reactions, the VINE victim notification system and other information that law enforcement personnel can use to encourage victims to become effective partners in the law enforcement and criminal justice systems.
June 23
COST: No Cost COORDINATOR: Ron
02-130-11-01 Davitt
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Ohio
London AG Crime Victims Section
CRISIS INTERVENTION INSTRUCTOR DEALING WITH THE SUICIDAL
This one-day course covers effective ways of handling suicide victims and families, definitions of suicide, historical perspectives, philosophical aspects, misconceptions, the officers response to death and the victim, intervention in suicide attempts, the phenomenon of suicide, why people choose to end their lives, suicide of the elderly, juvenile suicide, and recent trends known as suicide-by-cop.
April 1 November 4
02-012-11-01 02-012-11-02 Davitt

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Ralph
London London Portier
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DEATH NOTIFICATION
This one-day program provides information and guidance to officers who must inform family members and/or friends of the death of a loved one. Topics include strategies for staying emotionally healthy as a crisis professional, coping techniques, howto-help techniques, survivor issues, communication techniques, victim distress and human behavior. This course also provides the student with resources such as crime victim services and other social services.
June 2 October 13
03-186-11-01 03-186-11-02 Wiggins

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Cindy
London London Reagan-Kuhr

HUMAN TRAFFACKING: BASIC OVERVIEW

The 4-hour class presents a basic overview of the crime of Human Trafficking. The course looks at the issue on a global, national, and state-wide scale. Topics include Federal and State laws, victim indicators, trafficking indicators, and location indicators.
NOTE:
This course runs 8:00 a.m. 12:00 pm.

DATE(S)
January 21 May 13 September 9 December 2

COST: No cost COORDINATOR:
02-187-11-01 02-187-11-02 02-187-11-03 02-187-11-04 Ron Davitt
MISSING, ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDRENS INSTRUCTOR

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ADAP INSTRUCTOR (ALCOHOL, DETECTION AND PROSECUTION)

During this five-day course students will be certified to instruct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommended Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) four-day OVI enforcement course (ADAP). Course material includes a review of instructor skills, presentation of the OVI curriculum material, individual student presentation of the material and a written test. Volunteer drinkers are used to test the students proficiency of conducting the SFST tests during a live drinking session. All teaching materials will be provided to the student. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be OPOTA-registered as a qualified instructor for the basic ADAP/SFST courses in the state of Ohio.
PREREQUISITE: Applicants must have completed an instructional skills course or equivalent and the basic DUI enforcement course (SFST or ADAP). NOTE: This class may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Applicants should contact the coordinator after September 2010 for verification of available funding. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
January 24-28
COST: $375 INSTRUCTOR: Dave
06-122-11-01 Peters
London
ADAP/SFST INSTRUCTOR UPDATE

This course will update current ADAP/SFST Instructors using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) SFST curriculum and the OPOTA curriculum. The latest training modules from NHTS and OPOTA will be used. Electronic copies of the Basic ADAP/SFST Material and the Instructor ADAP/SFST Manual will be made available to the student.
PREREQUISITE: The student must have completed a 32-hour ADAP course, a 40-hour ADAP Instructor course, and an OPOTA recognized Instructor Skills cours. NOTE: This class may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Applicants should contact the coordinator after September 2010 for verification of available funding. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
February 4 March 25 April 22 October 13

06-167-11-01 06-167-11-02 06-167-11-03 06-167-11-04 Peters
London Norwood PD Academy Lucas Co OVI Task Force London
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ADVANCED GROUND DEFENSE SURVIVAL INSTRUCTOR

This five-day Advanced Instructor-level program is designed to upgrade training and certify departmental instructors in the use of techniques and tactics for commonly occurring encounters on the ground. This system was designed exclusively for law enforcement, corrections, and the military. This course shows the commonality between standing defense and ground defense so students learn one system. This course will cover realistic and effective responses, highlighting the three safety zones in a ground defense, laying the verbalization, proper falling techniques with and without a subject, intergraded use of force skills needed to safely transition between different levels of force, defense positions, escapes from grips and grabs, identifying chokes, weapon retention in and out of the holster, and addressing deadly force options with empty hands.
NOTE: This is a physically demanding course and student need to be in good physical condition. Clothing and footwear suitable for defensive tactics, whistle and lanyard. Duty Belt with holster, training weapon, inert aerosol, body armor, impact weapon, protective gear and mouth piece. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
Nov 14-18
06-459-11-01 Jerry Zacharias Dave Young
London
BASIC ACADEMY DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

This five-day course is designed to provide the student with skills necessary to teach the driving unit in the Peace Officer Basic Training. The class also provides the foundation for in-service driver training. Liability issues and other topics will be discussed in a classroom setting. There is extensive practical application of driving techniques during which students must demonstrate competency in driving skills and the ability to instruct others in these techniques. Students will be required to assist with instructing a basic Emergency Vehicle Operations course during the last three days of class and will be required to make an in-class presentation. Night exercises are possible. Vehicles will be provided. Techniques for handling in-service and problem drivers will be covered.
NOTE: Students are outside on the driving course regardless of the weather. Foul weather and hot weather equipment is recommended. Students are required to bring a copy of their department emergency response and pursuit policy. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. All students must bring a current drivers/operators license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. SPECIAL CONCERNS: Student instructors must dress appropriately as instructors during days three, four and five of the course. BDU-style trousers and polo-type shirts are required. PREREQUISITE: It is strongly recommended that each student successfully completed a basic Emergency Vehicle Operations course within the previous three years. Previous completion of an Instructor Skills course is not required for attendance, but will prove very helpful. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 11-15
London
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BASIC EDGED WEAPONS DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR
This three-day certification program was developed for agencies desiring to train and certify instructors in techniques and tactics for edged weapon attacks. This popular system is designed for law enforcement, corrections and military. The course covers techniques to defend against a knife attack and to use an edged weapon as a personal self-defense option. This course covers realistic and effective responses highlighting body mechanics employed to effectively defend against an edged weapon attack. Also addressed are the various angles of an edged weapon attack, the knowledge of how an attacker uses a knife against an officer, dynamic movement tactics, limb control and stabilization techniques, disarming techniques, stunning tactics, use of force options for patrol applications, and ground stabilization techniques. Certification is valid for three years.
April 27-29
COST: $525 INSTRUCTOR: Jerry
05-423-11-01 Zacharias
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: David
London Young
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT/MISSING PERSONS INSTRUCTOR

This two-day course prepares students to teach both the child Abuse (3-5) topic and the Missing Persons (3-11) topic in the Peace Officer Basic Training curriculum and meets one of the requirements for certification. Students will be required to: prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans, create a PowerPoint presentation, and use Student-Centered Learning techniques. Students should bring a laptop computer. This course is taught in an adult learning theory setting.
PREREQUISITE: Must have successfully completed an Instructor Training course which would qualify for a certification as a unit instructor in an Ohio Peace Officer Commission-approved program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
March 17-18 July 28-29

06-447-11-01 06-447-11-02 Ron Davitt
London London

This three-day course prepares students to teach the Community Diversity (3-10) topic in the Peace Officer Basc Training curriculum and meets one of the requirements for certification. Students will be required to: prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans, create a PowerPoint presentation and use Student-Centered Learning techniques. Students should bring a laptop computer. This course is taught in an adult learning theory setting.
February 16-18 May 18-20 November 16-18

02-170-11-01 02-170-11-02 02-170-11-03 Davitt
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CONDUCTIVE ENERGY DEVICE (CED) INSTRUCTOR

This two-day vendor neutral training course covers the adopted Ohio Model Training Protocol developed in cooperation with the Buckeye State Sheriff s Association (BSSA), the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). This course will cover the techniques for deployment and certification of instructors to certify users in the operation of TASER M26 and X26 (currently the only CED available is the TASER brand) conducted energy devices. Students will receive detailed instruction on medical concerns and weapons safety and take part in live training simulations.
Students should bring their own Tasers. We will provide the cartridges for the training.
February 15-16 May 3-4 October 4-5

05-438-11-01 05-438-11-02 05-438-11-03
Jerry Zacharias
This course is desgined to enhance the instructors development in the combination and using verbalization techniques with physical alternatives and adding cross quarter grappling tactics. This course concentrates on the danger range of 1-3 feet from the threat. How to protect your firearm and other important areas of your body to win against an active fighter. Instruction is based on realistic use and application of responses needed in use of force situation. All techniques are compatible with our ground and empty hand control instructor course.
COUNTER COMBATIVES INSTRUCTOR
July 11-15
COST:
06-455-11-01
London
$725 Jerry Zacharias

COORDINATOR:
Dave Young
This course has been developed to certify correction officers in defensive tactics skills, use of force principals, polices, and procedures, how to develop and instruct defensive tactic programs for new correction officers and in service programs. In control techniques for correctional settings.
NOTE: This course was developed with state corrections officers, county jail facilities, juvenile facilities and probation officers in mind. Clothing and footwear for defensive tactics training, duty bet, inert aerosols, impact weapons, protective gear, groin protection and mouth guards, will be needed. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
CORRECTIONS OFFICER DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR
Sept 12-16
06-456-11-01
London
Jerry Zacharias
Herb Hood
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CRISIS INTERVENTION INSTRUCTOR
This two-day course prepares students to teach the Crisis Intervention topic in Peace Officer Basic Training and meets one of the requirements for certification. Students will be required to: prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans and use Student-Centered Learning techniques. A pre and post test will be administered. If possible, students should bring a laptop computer. This course is taught in an adult learning theory setting. A review of the Basic Training Lesson Plan is optional.
PREREQUISITE: Must have successfully completed an Instructor Training course which would qualify for certification as a unit instructor in an Ohio Peace Officer Commission-approved program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
February 10-11 September 15-16

02-111-11-01 02-111-11-02 Davitt
London London
This two-day course prepares students to teach the Domestic Violence topic in Peace Officer Basic Training and meets one of the requirements for certification. Students will be required to: prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans, and use StudentCentered Learning techniques. A pre and post test will be administered. If possible, students should bring laptop computers. This course is taught in an adult learning theory setting. A review of Basic Training Lesson Plan is optional.
February 24-25 October 13-14

02-011-11-01 02-011-11-02 Davitt
London London
DYNAMIC BREECHING INSTRUCTOR

This three-day course is designed for agencies to train and certify departmental instructors in the use of ballistic and forced entry breeching tactics and technology for officers in law enforcement or correctional agencies. This course was designed to enhance the agencies in the manufacturers use and tactical application of 12 gauge breeching rounds and specialized forced entry tools for these unique but common situations. This is not an explosive breeching school!
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Assigned tactical gear to include pistol, holster, impact weapon, and handcuffs with key; helmet; and any protective equipment (elbow/knee pads, body armor, gas mask and ballistic shield). DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
December 12-14
COST: $525 COORDINATOR: Jerry
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Dave
London Young
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ELECTRONIC SPEED MEASURING DEVICE (ESMD) INSTRUCTOR

This five-day course will use the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) RADAR and LIDAR training curriculum in conjunction with the OPOTA lesson plan. Course material includes a review of instructor skills, presentation of the ESMD curriculum material, individual student presentation of the material, proficiency testing in the field and a written test. The testing in the field will include usage of various devices and giving practical instruction to fellow students. All the teaching materials will be provided to the student. The student should bring foul weather equipment.
PREREQUISITE: Applicants must complete basic radar and laser training. Applicants must also complete an Instructor Skills course or the equivalent. NOTE: This class may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Applicants should contact the coordinator after September 2010 for verification of available funding. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 16-20
05-178-11-01 Peters
London
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
This two-week course covers revolver, semi-automatic pistol and shotgun training. It is for new instructors in these weapons. Students should have a working knowledge of all three weapons. This is not a beginners course. Topics include range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. Students completing this course meet part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A list of required equipment is provided with confirmation of registration for this course. Students should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. Course has extended hours. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
June 6-10 June 13-17 July 18-22 July 25-29 September 12-16 September 19-23
COST: $1,150 INSTRUCTOR: James
Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2 D. Daniels
04-091-11-01 04-091-11-02 04-091-11-03
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FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: WEAPON TRAINING AND RE-QUALIFICATION SEMINAR

This course is required for officers seeking OPOTC Firearms Instructor certification. Course content includes: firearms range safety and management, use of force and firearms training liability, and OPOTC firearms training requirements. There is no range activity in this course.
January 20 January 27 February 3 March 16 April 26 November 21 November 28

04-170-11-01 04-170-11-02 04-170-11-03 04-170-11-04 04-170-11-05 04-170-11-06 04-170-11-07

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Charlie
London London London London London London London Rubenstein
John Foy
HARLEY NORTHWESTERN MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This three-week program prepares the instructor candidate to teach the Police Motorcycle Operator Training course. This first week of the course familiarizes the student with set-up and instruction of the basic practical exercises, reviews adult education applications, and provides opportunities to be critics on instructional technique. We have overlapped Police Motorcycle Operator Training with the second and third weeks of this instructor course to give instructor candidates hands-on experience teaching the exercises and working with actual students. Successful completion of the Police Motorcycle Instructor Training course qualifies the student to teach proper motorcycle operation and patrol procedures to members of their agency.
May 9-13 May 16-20 May 23-27

NOTE:
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3
n/a n/a n/a
Contact Harley Northwestern directly for enrollment at 1-800-323-4011. This is not an OPOTA course. OPOTA is hosting the class. Web/e-mail information: nucps@northwestern.edu or http://nucps.northwestern.edu/courses/crs_list.asp?Topic=7
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HAZMAT & WMD AWARENESS FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER (TRAIN-THE-TRAINER)

This is a train-the-trainer course for Hazmat & WMD Awareness for the First Responder. It provides information and techniques for safety services personnel (fire, law enforcement, EMS, health care providers and public works) who may be involved in hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction incidents. This one-day course was developed by the Ohio Homeland Security Task Force Subcommittee on Training and authorizes the individual to teach the eight-hour course. This course is required for anyone seeking approval to teach this topic in Peace Officer Basic Training. It meets National Fire Protection Association, Inc. (NFPA), United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP) standards/ guidelines.
PREREQUISITE: Completion of the Hazmat & WMD Awareness for the First Responder course or equivalent Hazardous Materials course. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 12
05-376-11-01 Curtis
London
INDIVIDUAL CHEMICAL REPELLENT (CS, OC, CS/OC) INSTRUCTOR

The purpose of this 1 day, 10 hour Chemical aerosol Projector program is designed to train and certify departmental instructors in the most current and complete program focusing on all intervention option in the deployment, handling, and documenting the use of chemical aerosols. This program addresses the entire aspect of chemical aerosol deployment with empty hand defense, transition to aerosols, and ground stabilization strategies that are compatible with Guardian Defense Spray or aerosol deployment system. We will also address a comprehensive and user friendly approach with methods of contamination and decontamination tactics with the use of any special formulation for your personnel and many officer related issues. Certification is valid for three years from the successful completion of this course.
COMMENTS: Contamination is required for the successful completion of this course. Students should bring a change of clothing and towels. If the student wears contact, the student should bring glasses to wear after decontamination. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 26 December 15
06-461-11-01 06-461-11-02 Zacharias Dave Young
London London
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INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (80 HOURS)

This ten-day course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15 minute lesson plan, a 30 minute lesson plan, and a 45 minute course of instruction using a prepared Commission basic training lesson plan. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. Students should be prepared to work an average of 20-30 hours outside of the classroom in the evening and weekends to prepare for classroom presentations. Students will need to bring a computer with which they are familiar and which includes MS Word and MS PowerPoint version 2003 or newer.
NOTE: This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a unit instructor in Commission- approved programs. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
January 24-28 January 31-February 4 March 28-April 1 April 4-8 June 6-10 June 13-17 September 19-23 September 26-30
Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2
06-220-11-01 06-220-11-02 06-220-11-03 06-220-11-04 06-220-11-05
London London London London London
November 28-December 2 Week 1 December 5-9 Week 2

Curtis
JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM INSTRUCTOR COURSE

This two-day course prepares students to teach the Juvenile Justice System (3-7) topic in the Peace Officer Basic Training Curriculum and meets one of the requirements for certification. Students will be required to: prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans, create a Powerpoint presenation and use Student-Center Learning techniques. Students should bring a laptop computer. This course is taught in an adult learning theory setting.
PREREQUISITES: Must have successfully completed an Instructor Training course which woulod qualify for certification as a Unit Instructor in an Ohio Peace Officer Commission-approved academy. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
March 24-25 September 1-2

06-462-11-01 06-462-11-02 Ronald Davitt
London London
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MASTER IMPACT WEAPONS INSTRUCTOR COURSE

This three-day Master Agency Level Trainer certification program is designed for agencies to train and certify departmental personnel as Instructor Trainers in a complete use of force program focusing on deployment and handling of the impact weapons that are expandable and/or collapsible batons as well as straight batons. This will combine the Basic Instructor and Combat Instructor certifications. We will address instructor development issues, evaluating students, conducting bag drills, use of force issues, medical issues, and legal liability specifically designed for law enforcement and corrections. Upon successful completion you will receive a Master Instructor certification that will allow you to certify others to carry, and deploy and instruct impact weapons. Certification is valid for three years.
February 23-25 November 7-9

05-473-11-01 05-473-11-02 Zacharias

London London Young
MISSING CHILDREN INVESTIGATION INSTRUCTOR

This two-day course prepares students to teach the Missing Children Investigation (3-6) topic in the Peace Officer Basic Training curriculum and meets one of the requirements for certicatino. Students will be required to prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans, create a PowerPoint presentation, and use Student-Centered Learning techniques. Students should bring a laptop computer. This course si taught in an adult learning theory setting.
PREREQUISITE: Must have successfully completed an Instructor Training course which would qualify for certification as a unit instructor in an Ohio Peace Officer Commission-approved program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
July 7-8 October 20-21

COST:
06-446-11-01 06-446-11-02
COORDINATOR: Ron
London London Davitt
$130
NON-LETHAL MUNITIONS INSTRUCTOR

This program is directed to officers and instructors who train in non-lethal munitions and technology in law enforcement and corrections applications. The course includes operational procedure and deployment applications for impact munitions, chemical munitions, distraction devices, chemical agent protective masks, training program implementation, policy and procedure, and integrated use of force options.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Students must provide the following: sidearm, belt, holster, impact weapon, handcuffs with key, helmet with drop shield, body armor, gas mask, riot shield, 12 gauge shotgun. and 37/40 mm launcher (if available). Munitions are supplied for this course, but students are encouraged to bring any outdated agency munitions if available. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
September 12-16
05-167-11-01 Foy
London Young, Redman Training Division

PEACE OFFICER BASIC TRAINING LEGAL INSTRUCTOR

This five-day course prepares instructors to teach topics in the legal unit in Peace Officer Basic Training. Topics include: teaching techniques, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, case briefing, Ohio Revised Code, laws of arrest, search and seizure, civil liability and testifying in court. Students will be required to brief and present court cases and teach a course of instruction using a prepared Commission basic training lesson plan fro the legal unit. Students are encouraged to bring laptop computers. There is evening work to prepare for class projects.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have a minimum of five years of full time law enforcement experience. This course meets part of the requirements for certification by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission as a Basic Training instructor. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
August 15-19
03-338-11-01 Green
London
This course is directed to officers wishing operational skills and/or instructional skills for the police rifle or carbine. Instruction focuses on: firearms safety; administrative procedure; tactical shooting skills; and instructional methods. Successful completion of the course satisfies OPOTC weapon specific requirements for police rifle carbine re-qualification instruction certification.
EQUIPMENT NEEDS: Extended training hours are required. Each student must provide: suitable range clothing; wrap around eye protection; head cover (ball cap); hearing protection; police rifle or carbine; at three 30 round rifle/ carbine magazines or five 20 round rifle/carbine magazines; sidearm, duty belt, holster and at least three sidearm magazines; and 1300 rounds of rifle/carbine ammunition. A complete list of required equipment will be supplied upon application. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 18-22 July 18-22 August 1-5

04-129-11-01 04-129-11-02 04-129-11-03 Foy
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This course will review all the student performance objectives for the Basic Peace Officer Academy. The course will aid instructors in creating an learning atmosphere that will assist students in the application of defensive tactics during critical situations. This class will also assist the student in explaining force options to a court, command staff and citizen review panels.
COMMENTS: It is highly recommended that this course be completed prior to enrolling in the Subject Control Instructor course. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
PRE-SUBJECT CONTROL INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP
Jan 10-11 April 7-8

06-457-11-01 06-457-11-02 Jerry Zacharias Herb Hood
London London
This one-day, ten-hour agency instructor level certification program is designed for agencies to train and certify officers as instructor in an protective mask worn by an officer. Officer will be trained in tactics for work in contaminated areas. The course is designed to enhance the officers knowledge in the use of how to train in, select, clean, don, clear and seal protective masks. The class will focus on how important it is to operate in a protective mask in high level situations, teaching officers how to safely simulate various visual conditions, and oxygen deprivation concerns an officer would be placed in when wearing any protective mask.
COMMENTS: Students should bring a protective mask, clothing and foot wear suitable for defensive tactics, whistle lanyard, duty belt with holster, training weapon, inert aerosols, body armor, impact weapon, protective equipment, groin rotection, and mouth guard. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
PROTECTIVE MASK INSTRUCTOR
November 10
London
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PURSUIT TERMINATION TECHNIQUES INSTRUCTOR

This three-day course is dedicated to providing students with knowledge and skills necessary for teaching others the successful termination of a vehicle pursuit. Students will receive classroom and practical hands-on training in the use of Precision Immobilization Techniques (PIT), tire deflation devices, pursuit intervention techniques, channeling, and moving/stationary roadblocks from the perspective of a trainer. Legal and liability issues will be addressed. Specially equipped OPOTA training vehicles will be used. Students will be required to act as instructors during a Pursuit Termination Techniques course scheduled the last two days of this program.
PREREQUISITE: It is required that attendees complete a two-day Pursuit Termination Techniques course or be a certified Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor prior to enrollment. SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students are to bring foul weather gear. This course requires that students engage in moderate physical activity to include but not limited to brief running, lifting and throwing. It is recommended that students are proficient drivers prior to enrollment and are in good physical condition. Student instructors must dress appropriately as instructors during days two and three of the course. Slacks, BDU-style trousers and polo-type shirts are required. Helmets will be provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
June 20-24
London
REVOLVER INSTRUCTOR COURSE

This three day course prepares students to function as revolver instructors. The course covers the unique aspect of the revolver and revolver shooting techniques. This is not a beginners course and students should have working knowledge of the revolver. There will be a brief update on legal matters, range issues, safety, lead and hearing issues. The remainder of the course will be on range analysis and correction shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an inservice Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor.
PREREQUISITE:Students attending this course must have attended a Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor Course after 2003 before they may take this course, or have already attended the Firearms Instructor: Weapons Training and Re-Qualification course. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: A list of required equipment is provided with confirmation of enrollment for the course. Student should wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. Course requires extended hours. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
March 29-31
04-172-11-01 D. Daniels
London
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This five-day course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. Student will cover the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. This is not a beginners course and students should have a working knowledge of the semi-automatic pistol. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor. Ammunition will be provided.
NOTE:
This course has extended hours. Equipment list will be provided upon registration.
DATE(S)
April 25-29 May 16-20 October 3-7

COST: $675
04-022-11-01 04-022-11-02 04-022-11-03

INSTRUCTOR: James
London London London D. Daniels
SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR
This three-day course is for officers seeking instructional skills with the shotgun. Instruction covers firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure and tactical shooting skills. Students will learn to instruct techniques commonly used in urban and rural environments. They will learn to teach fundamental principles that will increase students speed, accuracy and confidence with the shotgun. Additional topics include: characteristics & accessories, line level maintenance, ready positions, deployment, shooting positions, firing techniques, shooting on the move, barricades, and transition drills.
NOTE:
This course extended hours. Equipment list will be provided upon registration.
DATE(S)
July 5-7 August 23-25

COST: $570
04-009-11-01 04-009-11-02
INSTRUCTOR: James
London London D. Daniels
SINGLETON INTERNATIONAL MP5/UMP COLT SMG M4/M16 INSTRUCTOR

This course is presented by Singleton International and covers all the aspects of the submachine gun for both operator and instructor. Emphasis is directed to training the student on the accuracy and controllability of full automatic fire delivery. Classroom and range drills will be explained as to how they are most effectively instructed. All students will teach a live-fire full automatic presentation during this program. Successful completion of this course satisfies OPOTC weapon specific requirements for submachine gun re-qualification instructor certification.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students must provide the following personal protective equipment: wrap around eye protection, hearing protection, and head cover (ball cap). Students should also bring MP5/UMP, Colt SMG, M4/M16 or other SMG; (9mm, 10mm, .40 S&W, 45 ACP, .223) or other SMG; sidearm and holster; and 2000 rounds of SMG ammunition. A complete equipment list is provided upon application to this course. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
August 29-September 2
04-175-11-01
London Singleton International

Foy
SUBJECT CONTROL INSTRUCTOR

This five-day course provides instruction on scheduling, instructing and evaluating a comprehensive defensive tactics program. The latest concepts in defensive tactics are covered. A Defensive Tactics Instructors Manual and a defensive tactics videotape are included in the course fee.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Student should bring suitable clothing for defensive tactics, holsters, training weapons, inert aerosol, body armor, protective gear, groin protection, mouth pieces. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 11-15, 2011 August 22-26 October 3-7 November 28-December 2

05-484-11-01 05-484-11-02 05-484-11-03 05-484-11-04 Herb Hood
Jerry Zacharias
SUBJECT CONTROL INSTRUCTOR UPDATE

This two-day course is for certified defensive tactics instructors (approved prior to January 1, 2000) who intend to continue instructing Topic Six - Subject Control in Peace Officer Basic Training (POBT). Ground defense, edged weapons defense and hold releases will be covered. Students must be current DT instructors. DT instructors not teaching in POBT are not required to complete this course. They would be better served taking the Defensive Tactics Instructor Workshop course.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Student should bring suitable clothing for defensive tactics, holsters, training weapons, inert aerosol, body armor, protective gear, groin protection, mouth pieces. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 12-13 August 23-24 October 4-5 November 29-30

06-458-11-01 06-458-11-02 06-458-11-03 06-458-11-04 Herb Hood
Jerry Zacharias
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TACTICAL DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

This advanced two-week course provides student instructions with the ability and knowledge necessary to instruct others in the skills and behaviors unique to emergency response situations. Students are trained and tested on numerous steering and braking applications, line-of-sight driving, cornering methods and route selection considerations, and are required to act as instructors during a basic Tactical Driving course scheduled for the second week of class. Additionally, students are trained in legal aspects of law enforcement driving, along with the human factors involved in responding to emergencies. Students participate in actual pursuit driving scenarios. Nighttime driving exercises are required and are usually scheduled for the fourth day of each week of class. Students use an OPOTA police vehicle equipped with added safety features to perform aggressive and advanced practical exercises. Students are asked to assist with movement and placement of cones and events. Foul weather and hot weather equipment is recommended. Students should bring a copy of their department pursuit and emergency response policy.
NOTE: This course is not recommended for remedial or corrective driving students. It is recommended that attendees be in good physical condition. Students find it helpful if they have previously attended an Instructor Skills course. Attendance in an Emergency Vehicle Operations course within the past three years also proves helpful. Helmets are provided; however, students may bring their own DOT-certified helmet if desired. Students must bring a current drivers/operators license. Shoes which lace and cover the entire foot are mandatory. SPECIAL CONCERNS: Appropriate attire for instruction is required such as slacks or BDU-style trousers along with plain or department logo polo-type shirts. PREREQUISITE: Although it is not mandatory, students find it helpful if they have previously attended a Tactical Driving course and an Instructor Skills course. Attendance in an Emergency Vehicle Operations course within the past three years also proves helpful. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
July 11-15 July 18-22

Week 1 Week 2 Eggleston
05-380-11-01
London

This two-week course is directed to officers with precision rifle instructor assignments and/or SRT/SWAT assignments. Training includes: precision rifle weapon system maintenance and operation, ballistics, telescopic sight calibration, rifle team units, and field skills. Successful completion of this course satisfies OPOTC weapon specific requirement for scope-sighted rifle re-qualification instructor.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: This is not an entry level course. Candidates for this course should have at least completed the OPOTA Basic Precision Rifle Skills course or other equivalent training prior to entry in this course. This course requires extended training hours and rigorous activity. Candidates must be at an acceptable physical fitness level for participation in this course. A list of required equipment will be provided upon application. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
June 20-24 June 27July 1

Week 1 Week 2 Foy
04-157-11-01
London
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Lt.
David Nirode
TACTICAL SUBMACHINE GUN INSTRUCTOR (SMG)
This five-day course is for officers seeking instructional skills with the submachine gun. Instruction covers firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure, and tactical shooting skills. Students will learn to instruct techniques commonly used in urban and rural environments. They will learn to teach fundamental principles that will increase students speed, accuracy and confidence with the submachine gun. Additional topics include characteristics & accessories, line level maintenance, battle zero, ready positions, deployment, shooting positions, firing techniques, shooting on the move, barricades, and transition drills.
October 24-28
04-050-11-01 Foy
London
VEHICLE STOPS INSTRUCTOR
This five-day course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach a traffic stops program to in-service personnel and/or basic academy cadets. Classroom time will be devoted to an overview of tactics and discussion of current case law and Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to common traffic stop encounters. Time will also be used to cover teaching philosophies and techniques. Traffic stop scenarios will be performed with actual vehicles/roll players and using firearms/driving simulators. The curriculum mirrors instruction of the basic academy program. Students will be required to assist with instruction of a Basic Traffic Stops course during the last three days of class. The focus of the course is in teaching the program rather than performing the techniques as students.
NOTE: It is recommended that students attend a three-day basic traffic stops program or equivalent prior to attendance in this course. This is an instructor-level course. Emphasis is placed on teaching of techniques, knowledge and skills. Students will teach critique and remediate more than they perform training scenarios. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Officers need to bring duty gear, firearm, duty body armor, groin and eye protection, baseball cap, frisk gloves, BDU-style trousers and jacket, along with clothing for foul weather possibilities. Simulated firearm training equipment may be used. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 2-6
COST: $350 COORDINATOR: Jeff
London
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MASTER CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION TRACK192 HOURS

Interested law enforcement professionals are eligible to earn the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Master Criminal Investigator certificate. Applicants must complete a core-training program of 128 hours. An additional 64 hours must be obtained by completing two elective courses for a total of 192 hours. Courses within the Master Criminal Investigation Track may be eligible for funding via the Federal Veterans Affairs Administration.
CORE COURSES
Core Criminal Investigation Sex Crimes Investigation Computer Crime First Responder Death Investigation - Basic Photography for Investigators Drug Identification & Field Testing 40 hours 24 hours 8 hours 40 hours 8 hours 8 hours
ELECTIVE COURSES
Internet Investigations Confidential Informants Investigation of Bias Crimes Bloodstain Evidence Crime Scene Photography Internal Investigation Basic Photography 32 hours 8 hours 8 hours 40 hours 40 hours 16 hours 36 Hours
After completion of the required courses, applicants may submit a letter of request for certification with copies of OPOTA certificates of completion as noted above. Upon verification of completion of the course requirements, the applicant is issued a Master Criminal Investigator certificate. Generally, only OPOTA-sponsored courses are accepted. However, during the verification process, each certificate is evaluated on a case by case basis. Previous OPOTA courses taken are evaluated on an individual basis. Until December 31, 2008, students who have completed the former OPOTA 120-hour Criminal Investigation program receive credit for the following core courses: Core Criminal Investigation, Sex Crimes Investigation, Death Investigation, Photography for Investigators, Drug Identification & Field Testing (120 hours total). After December 31, 2008, the former Criminal Investigation course is no longer be credited toward the Master Criminal Investigator Track program. Basic Photography has been replaced by Photography for Investigators in the core portion of the program. Basic Photography is now an elective. Students who have registered for Basic Photography prior to December 31, 2007 receive credit for the Photography for Investigators portion of the core program. This substitution is effective until December 31, 2008.
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This program is designed for all law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. Topics include current controlled substances, national and regional trends, substance identification, packaging techniques, types of paraphernalia, concealment locations (personal and vehicle) and legal issues of substance possession and trafficking.
PREREQUISITE: Students should have successfully completed the Sex Crimes Investigation course prior to enrollment in this program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
911 CALLS! IS THE CALLER THE KILLER?
April 19 October 12
03-434-11-01 03-434-11-02 Wayne Wiggins Larry Lewis
London London
ADVANCED SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATION
This program is designed for those officers who have either attended a basic sex crimes investigation program or who have experience in such investigations. Topics presented will include juvenile and female sexual offenders, personality disorders, false confessions in sexual crimes, pedophiles, and sexual homicide. This lecture program is augmented by case histories, practical problems, videotape and slides.
PREREQUISITE: Students should have successfully completed the Sex Crimes Investigationcourse prior to enrollment in this program. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
November 1-3
COST: $230 COORDINATOR: Wayne Wiggins FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Michael
03-200-11-01
London
Napier, FBI & National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (Retired)
BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS OF SEXUALLY-RELATED DEATHS

This two-day program explores investigative concepts and strategies applicable to sexually-related deaths. Topics include: investigative and prosecutorial strategies; concepts and terminology in criminal investigative analysis; offender characteristics and traits; organized, disorganized and mixed offender behavioral classifications; autoerotic fatalities and equivocal death (suicide or accident); crime scene reconstruction; and death scene staging. Students participate in a group-oriented practical problem.
August 24-25
03-367-11-01
London
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BEHAVIORAL, TRUTH AND DECEPTION

Interview and interrogation are skills vital to criminal investigations. In this course, a different approach to interviewing is presented as a way to achieve more effective results. Criminal interviewing and interrogating does not have to be convoluted, therefore hands-on instruction is presented from a law enforcement perspective. Video segments are utilized to demonstrate many of the techniques and responses for observation in real time. Topics include: interviewing ethics, discerning truthfulness and deception, themes and theme analysis, bending reality and confessions, criminal psychology, confrontational styles, question style and sequencing, verbal and non-verbal strategies, use of props, removing psychological barriers to confessions, statement analysis, and defending investigative and interview products in court.
May 17-19
03-420-11-01
London
BIAS CRIMES INVESTIGATION

This one-day course explores the issues of bias-oriented crimes. Topics include: evolution of hate crimes legislation, historical overview of incidents, identification and recognition of motives, and investigative methods and resources.
February 9 August 30
02-128-11-01 02-128-11-02 Wiggins
London London
CONDUCTING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

This two-day program is designed to instruct law enforcement, fire and public safety personnel in conducting and accurately reporting background investigations on prospective employees. Topics include: role of the background investigator; sources of information; legal issues, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); reporting practices and standards; departmental policies and procedures; and applications for employment. Students are requested to provide a copy of their agency employment application package.
March 1-2 August 31-September 1

01-051-11-01 01-051-11-02 Jeff Mitchell
London London
Wiggins
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CORE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

This five-day program is designed as a foundation for uniformed officers having investigative responsibility and officers about to be assigned or assigned to a detective/investigative unit. Topics include: search warrants, interview and interrogation, investigative ethics, case management, evidence identification, warrantless searches, and criminal investigation. Written examinations with an aggregate score of 70 percent are required to complete this program. Upon completion of this program, the student will be eligible to enroll in the Master Criminal Investigator program.
March 21-25 June 27-July 1 October 24-28

COST: $350 COORDINATOR: Wayne Wiggins FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Doyle Burke
03-183-11-01 03-183-11-02 03-183-11-03
& Bruce Robertson
CULTIVATING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANTS

This one-day course provides a foundation for law enforcement personnel to identify, recruit and utilize confidential informants in investigations. Topics include: policies, informant recruitment and motivation, dos and donts of using informants, managing the informant, and pitfalls and general guidelines to limit potential liability to the agency.
03-190-11-01 03-190-11-02 Wiggins

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Brad
London London Kemp
DEATH INVESTIGATION
This five-day program is designed for the investigator/detective investigating deaths that may be of suspicious origin and cases in which deaths involve adults with infants and/or children. Topics include: causes and manner of death, types of evidence, indicators of force used, wound identification, blood stain interpretation, investigative procedures, witness interviews, suspect interrogation, courtroom presentation, prosecution, pathological evidence, coroners requirements and services, Ohio Revised Code statutes, interviews, physical scene analysis, death scene checklist, positional and compressive asphyxiation, and in-custody related death. Practical exercises will be conducted to reinforce methods and techniques.
May 23-27 August 1-5 November 14-18

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03-359-11-01 03-359-11-02 03-359-11-03 Wiggins
EVENT PLANNING
This one-day program is designed for all law enforcement personnel involved with community and large scale events requiring a visible and/or invisible law enforcement presence. The broad focus will cover all events (i.e., athletic events, festivals, parades, high profile visitation, musical venues and more.) Topics include: pre-planning, logistics, personnel concerns, legal issues, scope of authority, checklists, long-term planning, resources and standards.
June 1 October 6
01-199-11-01 01-199-11-02 Wiggins

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Joel
London London Cook
IDENTITY THEFT INVESTIGATION
This program is designed for all law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. It will provide the investigator with the necessary tools and resources to identify and successfully prosecute persons responsible for performing acts of identity theft and fraud. Topics include: the behavior of suspects, tracing and gathering evidence, case preparation, fraudulent documents, and state/federal statutes.
April 26 October 25
03-181-11-01 03-181-11-02 Wiggins

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Mark
London London Hoy & Michael Russo
INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS
This two-day program is for the law enforcement officer responsible for investigations of internal personnel. Topics include: types of misconduct, complaints (external and internal), investigative procedures, standards, departmental policies and procedures, case history and law, officers rights, role of the investigator, administrative responsibilities, and managing an internal affairs unit.

01-050-11-01 01-050-11-02 Wiggins

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Thomas
London London Quinlin
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INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION

This three-day program provides the law enforcement officer with an understanding of non-verbal communication, interrogation techniques, effective listening styles, and legal requirements and limitations. Topics include Miranda and Escobedo, Behavioral Science in Profiling, statement analysis, representational systems, neuro-linguistic programming, child/juvenile interview techniques, polygraph v. CVSA usage, and interview pros and cons.
March 8-10 June 28-30 October 18-20

COST: COORDINATOR: Wayne Wiggins FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Reagan-Kuhr
03-020-11-01 03-020-11-02 03-020-11-03
$195
& Bruce Robertson
LINGUISTIC STATEMENT ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE (LSAT)-BASIC

This three-day program focuses on effective techniques for the detection of deception, truthfulness and identification of hidden information in a subjects written or spoken statements. LSAT involves scientifically examining the word choice, structure and content of a subjects statement to determine whether it is truthful or deceptive, as opposed to the traditional emotional manner of rationalizing the events in the subjects story. Students will also learn how to develop and use the LSAT Investigative Questionnaire, or IQ. Using the IQ, one investigator can interview an unlimited number of suspects at the same time for virtually any offense, thereby narrowing the suspect list in a matter of minutes. The program is interactive with significant handson, statement analysis practice.
August 15-17
03-390-11-01 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTORS: Sgt.
London Bob Shaffer
LINGUISTIC STATEMENT ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE (LSAT)-ADVANCED

This program is a continuation of basic LSAT and incorporates the use of computer programs in the analysis process, the analysis and examination of complex statements, and the analysis of transcripts from oral interview and interrogations. LSAT is an effective tool for the detection of deception, and determining the truthfulness and identification of hidden information in a subjects written or spoken statements.
PREREQUISITE: Students MUST attend the basic LSAT course before they may attend the advanced training course. Students are encouraged to bring with them statements from past or current cases that might be used as examples in class. Students should bring a simple, four function calculator. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
August 18-19
03-391-11-01 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTORS: Sgt.
London Bob Shaffer
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PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE AND DIVERSION INVESTIGATION

This course provides a national overview of prescription drug abuse and diversion. Topics include: DAWN and NSDUH, two federals databases on drug abuse; the Controlled Substance Act as it applies to prescription and controlled substances; a general overview of prescription drug crimes and their victims; and targeting, investigating and reporting of these offenses. Several case studies are reviewed during the program. Students are also given an information packet containing resource materials on diversion of prescription drugs.
July 28
COST: COORDINATOR: Lynette
03-364-11-01 Rodrigue
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Purdue
London Pharmaceuticals
No cost
REID TECHNIQUES FOR INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATIONBASIC

This three-day program sharpens observation skills and teaches how to use the suspects behavior to reveal when he or she is ready to confess. Topics include identifying the five facial expressions that indicate the emotional state of the suspect and developing a strategic game plan for every interviewing/interrogation based on evaluating the suspect using case facts. Other topics include interview and interrogation preparation, behavior symptoms, Reid Behavior Analysis Interview (BAI), the Nine Steps of Interrogation and more. All registrations will be handled by OPOTA
October 3-5
03-056-11-01 Wayne Wiggins

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: John
London E. Reid and Associates
REID TECHNIQUES FOR INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATIONADVANCED

This one-day course builds on skills acquired during the three-day basic Reid techniques course. Topics include: stages of the interrogation, screening suspects for interrogation, juvenile interrogations, interrogation on guilty knowledge, playing one suspect against the other and interrogation on multiple crimes.
PREREQUISITE: Completion
of the basic Reid Techniques for Interview and Interrogation.
All registrations will be handled by OPOTA.

October 6
03-323-11-01 Wiggins
London E. Reid and Associates
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SCHOOL SHOOTINGS: PREVENTION, RESPONSE AND MITIGATION

Today school shootings have become cultural, social and criminal phenomena in the United States. For example, from February 8-14, 2009, students in such diverse places as Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Memphis, Tennessee; Oxnard, California; and DeKalb, Illinois were shot and killed by their peers. Topics for this course include: prevention strategies, the history of school shootings, Entertainment or murder?, internal response, classroom survival, external response and mitigation. This course provides in-depth case studies of actual events to include Columbine High School; Virginia Tech; Beslan, Russia; Case Western Reserve University; and several high profile incidents where the plots were foiled. The training will be interactive, encompass table top exercises and role playing scenarios. Although prevention strategies are known to work, they have had little impact upon shooting incidents once they begin. This course reviews how students and faculty survived attacks and how to adopt these tactics for your own survival. Moreover, a greater number of plots have been uncovered than ever before. Many of these included groups of students who want to imitate the Columbine and Virginia Tech massacres but are focused on setting records in the numbers of students wounded and killed. It is also important to recognize that terrorists have attacked schools overseas and are planning to replicate these attacks in America. This training is designed to bring together multiple disciplines to enhance the learning experience of each participant. As such, a broad based group of professionals from education, law enforcement, fire and EMS, school nurses and psychologists, negotiators, judges, dispatchers, government representatives, administrators, and teachers and students are encouraged to attend.

05-464-11-01 05-464-11-02 Wiggins

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Ken
London London Hughes & Keith Coy
SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATION

This three-day course is a specialized program for law enforcement personnel working in sex crime units or for those requiring an investigative understanding of deviant sexual behavior, rapist typology profiling, evidence collection, autoerotic fatalities, pedophilia, false rape investigations and sexual homicide.
April 11-13
03-013-11-01 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Michael
London Napier, FBI & National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (Retired)
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STREET DRUGS: RECOGNITION AND IDENTIFICATION

This program is designed for all law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. Topics include: current controlled substances, national and regional trends, substance identification, packaging techniques, types of paraphernalia, concealment locations (personal and vehicle), and legal issues of substance possession and trafficking.
03-049-11-01 03-049-11-02 Wiggins

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Larry
London London Lewis
UNDERCOVER TACTICS & TECHNIQUES

This five-day program is designed for the law enforcement and criminal justice professional. Topics include: types of undercover operations, intelligence collection and analysis, operational security and officer safety, how to create undercover characters and roles, recruitment and management of informants, surveillance operations and monitoring techniques, technical considerations and equipment, tactical planning, defensive techniques, and undercover forms and usage. Students participate in practical exercises to reinforce the classroom learning experience. The course is conducted during both day and evening hours.
July 18-22
03-335-11-01 Wiggins
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Tactical
London Awareness Group
WHITE COLLAR FRAUD AND INVESTIGATION

This program is designed for law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. Topics include: insurance fraud (property and casualty), health care (insurance cards, prescription drugs, pharmaceutical, workers compensations, SSI), banking fraud (identification, checking, money order, check cashing facilities, credit card), miscellaneous fraud schemes (piracy, tax, employee, prepaid services, counterfeit goods, Internet), legal issues (RC and RICO), public resources, private resources, and forensic accounting techniques. Upon successful completion the student should be eligible to take the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Examination.
PREREQUISITE: Attendance will be based upon requirements to take the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Examination under the following point system: ten points for every year of college and five points for every year of law enforcement (investigator and/or detective) with 40 points as a minimum to enroll. Verification of points may be required before acceptance to the program is granted. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 16-20 June 6-10 July 11-15

COST: $1,200 COORDINATOR: Wayne
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Wiggins
03-422-11-01
London
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USE OF FORCE REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION

This course will review the students department use of force reporting systems. The course will foster understanding of use of force terminology in use of force investigations. Critical thinking and ethical decision making during use of force investigation and reporting will be examined. Understanding use of force dynamics prior to investigating and reporting use of force incidents will be stressed.
COMMENTS: This course would be beneficial for First Line Supervisors, Defensive Tactics Instructors, Internal Affairs Investigator, and Unit Commanders. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
Feb 7 May 3
03-444-11-01 03-444-11-02 Jerry Zacharias Herb Hood
London London
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ARREST AND SEARCH AND SEIZURE

During this one-day course, students will learn the constitutional standards for making arrests, searches and seizures.
April 5 June 8 August 10

03-442-11-01 03-442-11-02 03-442-11-03 John Green
CIVIL LIABILITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

This half-day course will focus on limiting civil liability for law enforcement officers and managers. Officers will understand high liability areas, constitutional standards, legal rocess and defenses available.
COMMENTS: DATE(S)
This course runs 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

April 27
03-440-11-01 John Green
London
COURT SERVICES: LEGAL

This program is designed for the Bailiff/Court Security Officer. Topics include Testifying in Court; Legal Aspects of Courtroom Security; Temporary Holding Issues for Courts; Use of Force (Lethal/Non-Lethal). This program is recommended for ALL Bailiffs and Court Security Officers.
March 3
01-492-11-01
London
Wiggins
John Green
LEGAL ISSUES IN CONFESSIONS AND INTERROGATIONS

This half-day course will focus on the 5th and 6th Amendments. The course will focus on voluntariness, custody and interrogation from a legal perspective.
NOTE:
Course times are from 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

DATE(S)
March 22 Setpember 7
03-441-11-01 03-441-11-02 John Green
London London
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LEGAL UPDATE
This half-day course will focus on recent court decisions affecting law enforcement officers. Course times will run from 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
March 10 July 13 November 10

03-445-11-01 03-445-11-02 03-445-11-03
John Green
OHIO LIQUOR LAWS

Topics discussed in this course include Ohio Revised Code Title 43, legal challenges and issues, sobriety issues, field testing legalities and code enforcement techniques. Additional topics include structure of the liquor and food stamp enforcement agencies, types of permits, police cases, improper conduct violations, food stamp trafficking, gambling offenses, evidence and evidence handling, minor (juvenile) violations, false identifications and joint investigations.
March 22 October 25
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: Dave Peters FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Liquor
01-113-11-01 01-113-11-02
London London
Enforcement Division Ohio Department of Public Safety
OHIO PUBLIC RECORDS

This one-day course focuses on the provisions of RC Section 149.43(B). Topics covered include public records, historical overview, RC-1 Form, RC-2 Form, RC-3 Form, Ohio Public Records Act (Sunshine Law), legal considerations, investigative resources, types of records, Internet records and methods of access. The course starts at 9:00 a.m.
March 7 October 11
COST: No Cost COORDINATOR: Dave Peters FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Office
01-048-11-01 01-048-11-02
London London
of the Attorney Generals Public Records Section

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SEARCH WARRANTS (PRACTICAL)

This course will prepare the student in the legal and practical aspects of search warrant preparation. Students will complete a practical exercise in which they prepare a search warrant from a hypothetical set of facts. Students are strongly encourage to bring a laptop computer.
February 24 July 27 October 11

03-443-11-01 03-443-11-02 03-443-11-03 John Green
TESTIFYING IN COURT
This one-day course is for law enforcement, criminal justice, fire and public safety personnel. Topics covered include courtroom strategies, testimony vs. written reports, court preparation, professional conduct and evidentiary considerations.
February 8 April 15 September 13

01-072-11-01 01-072-11-02 01-072-11-03 John Green
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RESOURCES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

This one-day course provides detailed information on resources available to the law enforcement community from the Ohio Attorney Generals Office. This course provides officers with assistance in dealing with crimes in their communities. Agents, investigators and attorneys are available from sections of the Attorney Generals Office including BCI, Consumer Protection, Health Care Fraud, Child and Elder Protection and the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission. Presenters are prepared to share information and suggestions with officers enrolled in the class.
June 1
COST: No COORDINATOR: John
02-160-11-01 Cost Green
London Office of the Attorney General
EMPOWERMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY

This one-day workshop presents the concepts of four distinct behavioral empowerment levels: victim, passive, active and highly active. An understanding of these distinct empowerment levels allows participants to select the appropriate behavior when interacting with co-workers to obtain optimum results. Topics include how empowerment levels work and affect behaviors; relationships and employee interactions that effect creativity and efficiency; synergy of workplace productivity; definitions; identification of group empowerment; challenges and concerns; personal and leadership assessment; review and understanding of the Empowerment Model; and Next Step/Action Plan. This program is presented by James A. White Sr. who is a senior master training management consultant and executive coach with more than 25 years of corporate, education and government experience.
January 19 March 2
COST: $90 COORDINATOR: David
01-191-11-01 01-191-11-02 Peters
London London James W. White Sr.
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FIRST LINE SUPERVISION

This five-day course is for new supervisors or those looking to enter supervision. Topics covered include: Role of the First Line Supervisor; Communication and Motivation; Employee Development; Performance Evaluations; Internal Investigations; Discipline and Grievance; Fundamentals of Leadership; Styles of Management; Decision Making and Problem Solving; Civil Liability; Constitutional Issues; Supervising Diverse Workers; and Dealing with Discriminatory Practices. The class is presented in the Student-Centered Learning style and is a tested course. The topics are not specifically law enforcement oriented. They apply to most business practices.
NOTE: This DATE(S)
is an entry level supervision course.

March 14-18 April 25-29 June 20-24 October 17-21

COST: $270 INSTRUCTOR: David
01-004-11-01 01-004-11-02 01-004-11-03 01-004-11-04 Peters
MANAGING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

This program is designed for detective and investigation personal. Topics include: criminal investigation management, the role played by the patrol in the investigation process, criminal investigation case management, organization and staffing, selection and training of investigators, unit productivity and performance measurement, major case investigation, and improving the criminal investigation process.
July 27-28
03-211-11-01 Wiggins
London
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MANAGING PATROL OPERATIONS

This program is designed for all law enforcement personnel and encourages police agencies to adopt and/or improve patrol methods, tactics, and strategies to deal with todays criminal and traffic issues. This program will assist police supervisors and managers in the planning and decision-making process as it relates to the management of the police patrol operation. In addition, this course will emphasize an organization-directed patrol activity approach to traffic and crime control issues rather than random or self-directed activity. Ultimately, this program will help police supervisors and police managers ensure that police resources are efficiently used to maximize effectiveness.

01-183-11-01 01-183-11-02 Wiggins

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Robert
London London Green
MID-LEVEL MANAGEMENT
This five-day course is the next level of supervision training building upon the First Line Supervision course at OPOTA. Topics include: Leadership and Management Skills; Recruiting and Hiring; Employee Development and Evaluation; Department Fiscal and Budget Issues; Department Planning; Corporate Decision Making; Managerial Liability; Policies and Procedures; Special Projects and Planning; Media Relations; Labor Relations and Fair Labor Standards Act; Continuing Professional Training; reports required by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission; and Ethics. This is a tested course and is presented in the StudentCentered Learning method. The course aims to prepare the student for advancement in executive leadership.
NOTE: This DATE(S)
is an advanced course, but it can be used by senior First Line Supervisors

July 18-22
01-006-11-01 Peters
London
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PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP
This course provides an overview of the concepts of performance standards, their usefulness in measuring effective law enforcement, and successfully leading an organization. Topics include legal issues and the link between performance standards and the reduction of crime and traffic incidents. Discussion includes implementation and administration of performance standards and strategies to improve individual officer and agency performance.
should bring a calculator for minimal use during this course.

February 24 November 8
COST: $65 COORDINATOR: David
01-196-11-01 01-196-11-02 Peters John DeJarnette
London London
UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING WITH DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS
Providing service often puts public employees in direct contact with difficult people. Understanding behaviors and attitudes that are common in times of difficulty can serve to diffuse potentially volatile situations. This workshop provides a basic understanding of interpersonal and situational difficulties. It provides some suggested techniques and strategies for working with difficult people and resolving difficult situations. Topics include identification of behavior types; strategies and tools for defusing difficult behaviors; understanding the four primary interactive styles; exploration of tools and strategies for effective communications; practice and application; and Next Step/Action Plan. James A. White Sr., a senior, master training management consultant and executive coach with more than 25 years of corporate, education and government experience, presents this program
January 20 March 3
02-163-11-01 02-163-11-02 David Peters

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: James
London London A. White Sr.
WRITING GRANTS FOR POLICE AGENCIES

This course introduces the concepts and steps of the grant-writing procedures to those responsible for acquiring funds for law enforcement agencies. Topics include funding sources, federal assistance and grants from private corporations, the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, required forms, Internet resources and other resources.
February 22 May 24
COST: $100 COORDINATOR: Dave
01-102-11-01 01-102-11-02 Peters

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Resource
London London Linkage Associates
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FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO-PTO) PROGRAM (OHIO MODEL)

This five-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed field training officers or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTOs role in assisting new offices in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principals. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of student-centered learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
NOTE:
Students should come prepared to work in a group setting.

DATE(S)

COST: $535 FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:
05-485-11-01 05-485-11-02 Jeff Eggleston
London London
BASIC VEHICLE STOPS TACTICS

This three-day class is designed to polish traffic stop skills for the veteran patrol officer. Classroom time will be devoted to an overview of tactics and discussion of current case law and Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to common traffic stop encounters. Vehicle stop scenarios will be performed with actual vehicles and role players and using firearms and driving simulators. The curriculum mirrors the basic academy program and is intended as a refresher for patrol officers, field training officers and for those wishing to enhance tactical skills. This course may be taught by instructors in training and under supervision.
NOTE: Officers need to bring duty gear, firearm, duty body armor, groin and eye protection, baseball cap, frisk gloves, BDU style trousers and jacket along with clothing for four weather possibilities. Air-Soft and/or Simunition training equipment may be used. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 4-6
London
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PATROL DRUG OPERATIONS

This is a two-day course for all patrol officers. Topics include the development of street informants; recognition of high risk zones; search methods (single and double); probable cause and search; search warrants; surveillance methods; and directed patrol strategies.
April 27-28 October 4-5

03-400-11-01 03-400-11-02
London London
Wayne Wiggins Sgt. Sean Flanigan, K-9 Unit Cleveland Metroparks Ranger Dept.
PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR I

This five-day course addresses the basic function of the public safety telecommunicator. All public safety services are addressed including law enforcement, fire, EMS, and combined center operations. Specific call guidelines are reviewed. Also addressed is the emerging field to telematics, (the use of cellular and satellite technology in the automotive industry). Current employees may receive continuing education credit. New-hires can be trained and valuable APCO Institute International Certification may be obtained. This course meets standards for telecommunicator training in several states. Topics include roles and responsibilities, interpersonal communication, technology, stress management, call classification, telephone communication techniques, radio communication techniques, legal suspects and telematics. This course qualifies for three credit hours toward a degree in public safety communications from APCO Virtual College. This course is compliant with House Bill 361.
June 20-24 November 14-18

01-193-11-01 01-193-11-02
London London
Wayne Wiggins
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TEACHING THE TEN MINUTE ROLL CALL CLASS

This one-day class invites students to participate in a working class session. Students will work in groups in order to brainstorm using available time at roll call for active training classes. Participants will be required to create and present a ten minute roll call class during the course. All roll call class materials presented will be shared with participants so that all students leave with class material for use at their agencies. Current training trends, case law and training techniques will be discussed.
NOTES: This class is designed for sergeants, shift supervisors and/or middle managers who have little training experience and wish to use time during roll call as an organized training session for their shift. The course may also prove valuable for experienced trainers who wish to share ideas about using a small amount of training time to the greatest advantage within the organization. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
February 7
05-471-11-01 Jeff Eggleston & Kerry Curtis
London
VEHCILE STOPS INSTRUCTOR

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BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT VIDEOGRAPHY

This three-day course is for law enforcement officers with no experience in videography and who are responsible for the use of video for crime scenes or other documentary videography. Students are introduced to the use of video in law enforcement, with an emphasis on crime scene and evidentiary documentation for officers without access to a video production studio. Topics include understanding camera features and controls, safety, lighting, problem-solving in the field, and specific scenarios such as crime scenes, interviews and surveillance. Basic photography skills are helpful.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students must bring a suitable video camera, at least three blank tapes, batteries and charging system, tripod, auxiliary lighting equipment and cabling for playback through a VHS VCR or TV monitor. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 4-6
COST: $210 COORDINATOR: London
06-151-11-01 Staff
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Don
London Sampsel
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY
This five-day course is for law enforcement officers with little or no experience in photography. The overall goal of this course is to provide students with fundamental skills for producing quality photographs and for problem-solving difficult photographic situations. Through the use of hands-on exercises, students learn the steps in the photographic process, basic camera operations, selecting correct exposure and shutter speeds, controlling depth of field, calculating flash guide numbers, basic color theory, processing techniques and other topics. This course is a prerequisite for the Crime Scene and Evidence Photography course.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students should have appropriate clothing for outdoor exercises. Equipment will be provided. This course is equally suited for agencies using either film or digital cameras. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 9-13 August 29-September 2

06-152-11-01 06-152-11-02 Staff

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Eric
London London Silvi
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CRIME SCENE AND EVIDENCE PHOTOGRAPHY

This five-day course is for law enforcement personnel responsible for photographing crime scenes and evidence in nonlaboratory settings with film or digital cameras. The course emphasizes problem-solving using the equipment available to the officer. Students learn to photographically document a crime scene, fingerprints and other small evidence; and enhance evidence photographs through lighting choices and through the use of alternate light sources. Other topics include ethics, legal aspects and court presentations. This course is equally suited for agencies using either film or digital cameras. All equipment is provided during the training.
PREREQUISITE: Basic Photography or equivalent training course. A written pretest may be administered for nonOPOTA equivalent courses. SPECIAL CONCERNS:
outdoor exercises.
DATE(S)
There is one evening exercise. Students should have appropriate clothing for at least two
November 28-December 2
06-153-11-01
London Silvi
Staff
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR INVESTIGATORS

This one-day class meets photography course requirements for the Master Criminal Investigator Certificate program. This course addresses basic uses of photographs in court, conditions that can affect their acceptability and steps for photographing common types of crimes. Other topics include photographic techniques that can be used to produce better images with automated film or digital cameras.
NOTE: This class does not replace the in-depth Basic Photography course which may be taken as an elective course. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
June 2 September 8
06-214-11-01 06-214-11-02 Staff
London London
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The simulator courses are conducted on state-of-the-art driving simulators. These computer-driven simulators, which use widescreen plasma video panels where the windshield and side windows would be, can be programmed to replicate a variety of driving scenarios and road conditions.
EMERGENCY VEHICLE RESPONSE AND PURSUIT DRIVING MAKING GOOD DECISIONS SIMULATOR
This one-day course uses state-of-the-art driving simulators to place the student in several virtual world-driving scenarios. During each scenario, the students ability to evaluate all factors involved and choose the appropriate driving response will be challenged. Studies have shown that crashes involving police vehicles occur at times because of poor decisions made under stress. The use of these simulators allow introduction of crowded streets and pedestrians in practical driving scenarios in a safe, virtual environment. Legal issues and vehicle handling techniques will also be discussed in a classroom setting.
January 18
London
VEHICLE RESPONSE AND FIREARMS ENCOUNTERS (SIMULATOR)

This two-day course is designed to provide the student with a unique learning environment. State-of-the-art driving and firearms simulators will be used to challenge the students ability to make decisions under the stress created by realistic virtual world scenarios. By training in this way, scenarios can be performed that would otherwise be too dangerous if attempted behind the wheel of an actual vehicle or with live fire. Virtual urban streets and innocent by-standers can be introduced as part of the environment with no danger of injury. Classroom theory concerning vehicle handling, legal issues and use of force will be discussed.
December 6-7
05-416-11-01
London
Jeff Eggleston & James D. Daniels
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MODERN REPORT WRITING

This course assists report writers and reviewers in preparing accurate, concise and complete investigative reports. Topics covered include communication, parts of speech, report-writing guidelines, grammar usage and report forms and formats.
February 23 May 25 November 22

01-045-11-01 01-045-11-02 01-045-11-03
Dave Peters
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BARRICADE, HOSTAGE AND SUICIDE SCENARIOS

This course provides students with two days of intense involvement in critical incident scenarios. These scenarios are for patrol officers, hostage negotiators, SWAT team members and command officers. Scenarios include dealing with the suicidal, the hostage taker and barricaded subject(s).
PREREQUISITE: Basic Hostage Negotiations and Advanced Hostage Negotiations. The hours in this course are flexible and may include evening sessions. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
July 26-27
COST: COORDINATOR: Jerry
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Dana
London Farbacher
$305
COMMANDERS ROLE IN A BARRICADE, HOSTAGE OR SUICIDE SITUATION

This one-day course provides guidance to command personnel at the scene of a critical incident. Topics include development of agency policies and procedures, scene management from the commanders perspective, officer safety, mutual aid and multijurisdictional concerns, flow charting (pro-active and reactive), and media relations.
NOTE: This DATE(S)
program does not train personnel to function as hostage negotiators.

March 21
London Farbacher
DISPATCHER RESPONSIBILITIES AT A BARRICADE, HOSTAGE OR SUICIDE SITUATION

This two-day course assists dispatchers in handling critical incident calls. Topics include communication center responsibilities in a critical incident situation, development of agency policies and procedures, communication techniques and commonly available resources.
NOTE: This DATE(S)

March 22-23
London Farbacher
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FIGHT FOR LIFE SEMINAR

The fight for Life seminar will focus on perfecting your ability to survive a physical assault on your life when confronted with a combative subject(s). The course will address the mental and physical conditioning needed to win the fight both in the street and in the courtroom. The course will also examine how the right gear plays a very important role in high risk encounters.
October 20-21
London
FIRST RESPONDERS ROLE IN A BARRICADE, HOSTAGE OR SUICIDE SITUATION

This two-day course provides guidance to officers responding to critical incidents. Topics include guidelines for the first responding officer in a critical incident situation, development of agency policies and procedures, communication techniques, setting the tone of the situation, scene management, and officer safety.
NOTE: This DATE(S)

March 24-25
05-350-11-01 Jerry Zacharias

London Farbacher
HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS BASIC

This course provides students with basic skills to manage all facets of hostage and barricade situations. Topics include history, philosophy, practical hostage techniques, scene management and containment. Students participate in a negotiation scenario on the final day.
February 28-March 4 September 26-30

05-020-11-01 05-020-11-02
London London Farbacher
Jerry Zacharias
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HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS ADVANCED

This course builds on skills acquired during Basic Hostage Negotiations. Topics include a review of basic skills and on-scene management tactics, communication skills, case studies of mobile situations, and suicide (suicide by cop and police suicide). Students participate in two practical hostage negotiation exercises.
PREREQUISITE: Basic DATE(S)
Hostage Negotiations or equivalent course.

April 25-28
05-031-11-01 Jerry Zacharias

London Farbacher
NON-LETHAL MUNITIONS INSTRUCTOR

PRINCIPLE PROTECTION (LEVEL I)

This five-day course will cover personal protection for principals/dignitaries and executives. Students will conduct threat assessments and develop an operational plan for the movement of principals (including advance and route planning). Information will include: ambush-counter techniques, bomb searches, and protective formations in both pedestrian and vehicular movements. A portion of the material will be presented from the viewpoint of the protection team. This will assist the student-officer should he/she have a function in the role of dignitary/principal protector, as well as improve the relationship between the law enforcement officers and protection personnel during visits of dignitaries with protection teams. A late evening exercise will be scheduled. Students will use simulators and be placed behind the wheel of OPOTA-provided vehicles for techniques such as J-Turns, Bootleg Turns, Vehicle Cross Blocks and Offensive Escape Ramming.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that students be in good physical condition. Helmets will be provided, but students may bring a DOT-certified helmet of their own if desired. Eye protection will also be needed. Students should bring comfortable tactical clothing and business attire, along with holster gear for each. All students must bring a current drivers/operators license. Shoes or boots which lace and completely cover the entire foot are mandatory. Students will not be permitted to drive with sandal-type footwear. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
March 14-18

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Terrapin
London Group
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REACTIVE SHOOTING COURSE
This course will focus on reactive judgment shooting skills. The courses of fire and scenario training will be intense. Critical thinking in tactical situations coupled with situational awareness will be stressed. Single and multiple officer scenarios will be covered.
NOTE: Extended training hours will be required. Each student must provide suitable range clothing, wrap around eye protection, head cover (ball cap) and hearing protection. They must also provide a side arm, duty belt, holster and at least three sidearm magazines. There will be a low light/night shoot segment in this course. Sidearm ammunition will be supplied if weapons are chambered for 9mm, .40S&W or .45ACP. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 11-12
04-173-11-01 Foy and Jerry Zacharias
London
SWAT TRAINING BASIC

This five-day basic SWAT training is a baseline course for new or prospective tactical operators, and it will include both classroom and practical training. Instructors will challenge students mentally and physically by exposing them to high-risk operations normally handled by specialized units. Topics will include the historical aspects of SWAT, teamwork, warrant service planning and operations, barricaded subjects, use of distraction devices and chemical munitions and scenarios covering entries and operations. The use of non-lethal training aids will enhance the training environment and learning experience. Tactical firearms skills and weapon handling will be evaluated during the course. All students will be trained on the use of and issued a user certificate for Combined Tactical Systems Noise Flash Distraction Devices.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: This will be a physically demanding course. Students should be prepared to perform a full range of motions both in live fire exercises and in force-on-force training scenarios. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Suitable tactical clothing; side arm and at least three magazines; tactical duty belt; body armor; personal protective equipment; wrap around eye protection; hearing protection and head cover (ball cap); hearing and eye protection; 12 gauge shotgun; and submachine gun with at least three magazines. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
August 15-19
05-369-11-01 Foy and Jerry Zacharias
London

Please see course description and dates in the FIREARMS section of the catalog.
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TACTICAL SUB-MACHINE GUN OPERATORS COURSE

This course is directed toward officers who seek operational skill training in an SMG weapon system. Instruction focuses on firearm safety, operational procedure and tactical shooting skills. Weapons operating systems and care of these systems will also be addressed. Any full automatic fire capable 9mm, 40 S&W, 45ACP or .223 caliber firearm is acceptable in this course.
NOTE: Extended training hours are required. Each student must provide suitable range clothing, wrap around eye protection, head cover (ball cap) and hearing protection. They must also supply a police rifle or carbine and at least three 30-round SMG magazines, side arm, duty belt, holster and at least three sidearm magazines and 750 rounds of SMG ammunition. There will be a night shoot/low light segment in this course. A complete list of required equipment will be supplied upon application. Sidearm ammunition will be supplied if weapon is chambered in 9mm, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
June 14-16
London
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A.C.T.A.R PREPARATION COURSE

This two-day course is for officers who plan to take the A.C.T.A.R. examination on November 9, 2011. A.C.T.A.R certified instructors will be available to answer questions, and a practice test will be conducted. There is no cost to the student or the agency for the A.C.T.A.R. Preparation Class.
PREREQUISITE: DATE(S)
Traffic Collision Reconstruction or equivalent

November 7-8
COST: No cost INSTRUCTOR: Ron
03-154-11-01 Thayer
London
ADAP (ALCOHOL DETECTION AND PROSECUTION)

Successful completion of this course will certify the student in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) procedures including the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. Subject material to be covered includes OVI detection, note-taking, proper SFST testing legal issues, and a mock trial. Volunteer drinkers are used to test the students proficiency of conducting the SFST test during tow live drinking sessions. This class is a prerequisite for the ADAP Instructor class.
NOTE: This class may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Applicants should contact the coordinator after September 2009 for verification of available funding. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
January 31-February 3 March 21-24 April 18-21

COST: $275-All Sites INSTRUCTOR: David Peters
06-121-11-01 06-121-11-02 06-121-11-03 All Sites
London Norwood P.D. Academy Lucas Co. OVI Task Force
ADAP INSTRUCTOR (ALCOHOL DETECTION AND PROSECUTION)

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ADVANCED TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (LEVEL II)

This two-week course is for officers who investigate traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include techniques in measuring and mapping, vehicle behavior, and analysis of vehicle lamps and safety systems. Students will apply mathematical formulas to determine velocity, airborne, time, and distance. An introduction to pedestrian and motorcycle-involved collisions is included in the course. Students will need a scientific calculator and will participate in outside exercises.
PREREQUISITE:
Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I) or equivalent course.
NOTE: This course may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Students should contact the coordinator after September 2009 for verification of available funding. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
June 20-24 June 27-July 1 July 11-15 July 18-22

COST: $550 INSTRUCTOR: Ron
Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2 Thayer
03-413-11-01 03-413-11-02
London London
Ross & Michael Stechschulte
ADVANCED TRAINING FOR THE VC3000 AND THE VC4000

This three day course is for officers who investigate and reconstruct traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include training with the VC3000DAQ/PC and the VC4000DAQ/PC and working with Profile Professional 3, 4 or 5 software. Some of the topics covered in the familiarization class are presented in more detail with greater class participation. Laptop PCs are required. It is recommended that no more than two students share a laptop. Class size is limited to 14 students. Students will participate in actual testing with the Vericom computer. Students should bring a police vehicle equipped with a Vercom computer to the class (if available). This class is A.C.T.A.R. approved for 12 CEUs.
PREREQUISITE: Traffic DATE(S)
Collision Investigation (Level I) or equivalent course.

July 26-28
06-454-11-01 Ron Thayer
London Rick Jobe, Vericom Computers Inc.
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AIRCRAFT INCIDENT RESPONSE AND INVESTIGATION

This three day course will instruct students how to respond to and investigate aircraft incidents. Topics will include aircraft nomenclature and basic aeronautics. Students will learn incident reporting procedures and understand the legal requirements of the FAA (Federal Aeronautics Administration) and the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board). Practical exercises will include aircraft familiarization and investigation of a staged aircraft incident. Students will need a calculator and will participate in outside exercises.
Traffic Collision Investigation or equivalent course.

August 23-25
06-448-11-01 Ron Thayer Bob Westfall
London
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT (LEVEL II)

This five-day course covers enforcement of the RC as it applies to commercial motor vehicles. Topics covered in this course of instruction include weight enforcement, load securement and safety inspection procedures. Students will receive training from representatives of the Ohio Department of Transportation. Students will participate in outside exercises and stop, inspect, and weigh commercial motor vehicles. Students will be certified as Ohio Weight Enforcement Officers. This course does not certify officers in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP).
May 23-27
06-247-11-01 Thayer
London Jeff Honefanger & David Waggoner
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION (LEVEL I)

This five-day course is an introduction to commercial motor vehicles. Topics covered in this course of instruction include inspection procedures, weights, loads, and enforcement of the Ohio Revised Code as it applies to commercial motor vehicles. Students will receive training from the Ohio Department of Transportation and the YRC (Yellow-Roadway Corporation). Students will participate in outside exercises and will have the opportunity to drive a commercial motor vehicle. This course does not certify officers in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP).
April 25-29
06-246-11-01 Thayer
FEATURED INSTRUCTORS: Jeff
London Honefanger & David Waggoner
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COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION INVESTIGATION LEVEL III

This five day course is for officers who investigate collisions involving Commercial Motor Vehicles. Topics covered in this course of instruction include types of collisions, dealing with Hazardous Materials, mechanical and brake inspections, rollover and single vehicle crashes and the application of formula in determining speed, velocity, time and distance. Students should be familiar with Ohio Commercial Vehicle inspection procedures before attending this course.
PREREQUISITE: NOTE:
Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection Level 1
Students will need a scientific calculator and will participate in outside exercises.
DATE(S)
August 8-12
06-449-11-01 Thayer
London
DRAG FACTOR DETERMINATION FOR THE TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATOR

This one day course is for officers who investigate traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include an understanding of friction, braking systems, acceleration, and how to use a Vericom Brake Testing Computer. Students will participate in actual testing with the Vericom computer. Students should bring a police vehicle equipped with a Vericom computer to the class (if available).
PREREQUISITE: Traffic DATE(S)
Collision Investigation (Level I) or equivalent course

March 29
06-453-11-01 Thayer
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Rick
London Jobe, Vericom Computers, Inc.
ELECTRONIC SPEED MEASURING DEVICE (ESMD) INSTRUCTOR

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FORENSIC MAPPING FOR THE TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATOR

This three day course is for officers who document collision scenes and crime scenes with electronic measuring devices. Topics covered include an introduction to forensic mapping and computer aided design software. Students should bring their electronic measuring devices, laptop computers and should be prepared to participate in outside exercises. The third day of the course includes an introduction to Crash Zone / CAD software. The cost of the course includes a licensed copy of the Cad Zones Quick Scene Software.
Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I) or equivalent course

March 8-10 April 19-21

COST: $325 INSTRUCTOR: Ron Thayer FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Mark
56-450-11-01 06-450-11-01
Summit County Sheriffs Office London
Rice, Michael Stechscuhulte & Jon Seiter
INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES FOR TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION

This one-day course is for officers who investigate traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include an introduction to human factors, types of interviews, general interviewing techniques, driver, occupant and witness statements, and uncooperative witnesses. Students will be provided samples of witness statement forms. An introduction to the use of computer statement forms is included in the course. Students should be familiar with Ohio crash reporting forms and procedures before attending this course.
February 8
03-409-11-01 Thayer
London
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INVESTIGATING AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE INCIDENTS

This one day course is for officers who investigate traffic collisions and incidents involving Agricultural Equipment and All-terrain vehicles. Topics covered in this course of instruction will include signing, lighting, and reflectivity standards for agricultural vehicles and ATVs. Students will learn enforcement of SMV emblems, and other farm vehicle safety requirements. PREREQUISITE: Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I) or equivalent course.
June 1-2
05-458-11-01 Ron Thayer
London
INVESTIGATION OF COLLISIONS INVOLVING MOTORCYCLES

This three-day course is for officers who investigate motorcycle-involved traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include an introduction to motorcycles, motorcycle dynamics, motorcycle braking, motorcycle helmets and the investigation of collisions. Students will learn mathematical formulas to determine, time and distance. Demonstrations of motorcycles maneuvering, accelerating, braking and skidding will be included in the course. Students will need a scientific calculator and will participate in outside exercises.
Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I) or equivalent course.

May 3-5
06-460-11-01 Ron Thayer

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:Will
London Wright
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INVESTIGATION OF COLLISIONS INVOLVING PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLES

This two-day course is for supervisors and officers who investigate public safety vehicle-involved traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include investigation techniques, IACP(International Association of Chiefs of Police) and OPOTA (Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy) suggested guidelines for investigations, evidence documentation, administrative requirements, and legal and liability issues.
February 15-16
06-440-11-01 Thayer
London
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Jeff
Eggleston, Marc Basye, Paul Hicks, Jon Schade, Kurt Althouse and Robert Fitzgerald
IPTM ADVANCED PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE CRASH INVESTIGATION

This five day course will discuss the latest theories and methodologies of pedestrian and bicycle traffic collisions. This course will concentrate of the analysis of the collision using a systematic approach to gather all of the critical information. The origin of the equations developed to analyze impact speed and pedestrian/cyclist motion will be explored. Vehicle design and pedestrian/ cycist injuries will be discussed. PEDBIKE 2000 Plus software will be provided to each student. Students will need a calculator and will participate in outside exercises. PREREQUISITE: IPTM Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation course or equivalent course.
June 6-10
06-451-11-01 Ron Thayer

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR:Will
London Wright
MATHEMATICS FOR THE TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATOR

This one day course is for officers who investigate traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include an introduction to mathematics, algebra, geometry and trigonometry and the application of mathematics in formula. Students will be introduced to basic Physics. Students will need a scientific calculator for this class.
Feb 23 March 7
06-452-11-01 56-452-11-01 Ron Thayer
London Sumimit Co. Sheriffs Office
100
TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION (LEVEL I)

This ten-day course is for officers who investigate traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include human factors, evidence from vehicles and the roadway, field sketches, measuring, diagramming, and photography. Students will learn mathematical formulas to determine speed, time and distance. An introduction to commercial motor vehicles is included in the course. Students should be familiar with Ohio crash reporting forms and procedures before attending this course. Students will need a calculator and will participate in outside exercises.
NOTE: This course may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Students should contact the coordinator after September 2009 for verification of available funding. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
March 14-18 March 21-25 April 4-8 April 1115 May 9-13 May 16-20
Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2 Thayer
03-415-11-01 03-415-11-02 03-415-11-03
FEATURED INSTRUCTORS:
Mark Ross & Michael Stechnschulte
TRAFFIC COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION (LEVEL IV)
This ten-day course is for officers who reconstruct traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include human factors, Newtons Law of Motion, and basic physics. Students will learn and apply mathematical formulas to determine momentum, vector analysis, energy, speed, velocity, time and distance. This course utilizes project work and students will reconstruct actual and staged collisions involving motor vehicles, pedestrians, motorcycles and commercial motor vehicles.
NOTE: Students
will need a scientific calculator and will participate in outside exercises.
PREREQUISITE: Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I), Advanced Collision Investigation (Level II), and Vehicle Dynamics (Level III) or equivalent courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
September 26-30 October 3-7 October 17-21 October 24-28
Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2
53-417-11-01 03-417-11-01
Summit Co. Sheriffs Office London
COST: $750 INSTRUCTOR: Ron Thayer FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Terry
McClanahan, Mark Rice and Michael Stechschulte
101
VEHICLE DYNAMICS (LEVEL III)

This five-day course is for officers who investigation traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include occupant ejections; vehicle systems; vehicle motion, including yaw and rotation; hydroplaning; and rollovers. Student will learn empirical testing procedures and apply mathematical formulas to determine energy, speed and velocity. Students will need a scientific calculator and will participate in outside exercises.
PREREQUISITE: Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I) and Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation (Level II) or equivalent courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
September 12-16
03-418-11-01 Thayer
London Rice & Michael Stechschul
102
RICHFIELD COURSES
R I CH FI E L D C A M PUS
PEACE OFFICER REFRESHER TRAINING (OPOTC)

This two-day training course meets the requirements for officers who have had a break in service and are required to take the mandated refresher training. This class is OPOTC regulated.
You must have a determination letter from your employing agency.

February 2-3 October 25-26

COST: $100 COMMANDER:
51-486-11-01 51-486-11-02
Richfield Richfield
Chris Cerino
105
CO M PU T E R R E L AT E D CO U R S E S ::
EVIDENCE RECOVERY SPECIALIST IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT CERTIFICATION AND TESTING

After completion of the computer core and elective courses, candidates are eligible to attend this course. Candidates are tested on their mastery of digital evidence processing through written and practical testing. Upon completion of this course, candidates will be certified as an Evidence Recovery Specialist in a Digital Environment. Candidates receive a copy of Scott Muellers Upgrading and Repairing PCs for reference.
PREREQUISITE: Basic, Intermediate, Intermediate Level II and Advanced Computer Data Recovery, Digital Evidence Testimony and 114 hours of elective computer courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
June 13-17 December 5-9

56-208-11-01 56-208-11-02 Careless
Richfield Richfield
EVIDENCE RECOVERY SPECIALIST IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT RECERTIFICATION

During the second year of evidence recovery specialist certification, students can take this course. Students will be tested on their proficiency in digital evidence processing. Testing will be written and practical. During the two-year certification, students must have completed 40 hours of continuing education in the computer forensic field. This education can consist of additional classroom training in computer forensics. Non-OPOTA sponsored courses will be evaluated on an individual basis. Upon completion students will be certified for an additional two-year period.

56-218-11-01 56-218-11-02 Careless
Richfield Richfield
ALTERNATE DEVICE FORENSICS

This course concentrates on the recovery and analysis of data and artifacts from electronic devices outside traditional computer sytems, but which can contain potential electronic evidence. Devices covered include personal data assistants, portable music and video players, digital cameras, and similar devices. Particular emphasis will be placed on consumer game systems that are frequently examined by forensic personnel. Also included is an overview of forensics for photocopiers and fax machines, GPS. THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
PREREQUISITES: Basic Computer Data Recovery or equivalent. An understanding of computer forensic fundamentals is expected. A pre-test may be required for those who have not attended recognized courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 10-12
COST: $150 INSTRUCTOR/COORDINATOR:
56-243-11-01 Todd Careless
Richfield
106
:: CO M PU T E R R E L AT E D CO U R S E S
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS

Only know how to find the power button? Or can you just get your e-mail? Think Google is a foreign language? This class is as basic as it gets. Students will learn basic computer operations in this course, allowing them to be more efficient in their jobs and experience less frustration with common errors and situations with the Windows operating system. This course will concentrate on basic operation of the Windows operating system, word processing tips and tricks, e-mail basics (including replies, forwarding and attachments) and basic level Internet usage. skills.
NOTE: This class is designed for students who need to use a computer better and/or who have little to no computing
DATE(S)
COURSE NUMBER(S)
LOCATION
March 17 September 6
56-001-11-01 56-001-11-02 Careless
Richfield Richfield
BASIC LINUX
This two-day hands-on course is an introduction to the Linux operating system and is designed for the data recovery specialists or cybercrime investigators who want to use Linux for forensic imaging or examination. Students will learn about various Linux distributions and will install both hard disk and Live CD systems during the class. Topics include Linux partitions, file systems, navigation, mounting discs, basic commands and switches. The course includes commands and procedures to use Linux to create a forensic duplicate of suspect media that is compatible with popular data recovery and analysis packages. Completion of practical and written exercises is required.
PREREQUISITE: Computer DATE(S)
Data Recovery - Basic or equivalent data recovery training. A pre-test may be required.
March 2-3
56-213-11-01 Careless
Richfield Drinkard
BASIC NETWORKING
This five-day course presents information on physical and virtual infrastructures of networks. Topics include hubs/switches, routers, firewalls, IPs, servers and workstations, domain controllers, server operating systems, and user permissions. LEADS/ MDT issues for officers/IT administrators will also be addressed.
PREREQUISITE: Internet DATE(S)
Investigations I or equivalent computer knowledge.

February 14-18
56-240-11-01 Careless
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Robert
Richfield Marok
107
COMPUTER CRIME FIRST RESPONDER

This one-day class is for officers or investigators likely to encounter computers, digital media or electronic devices during an investigation. Topics include computers or media as either tools or targets of crimes and laws related to computers, methods of searching, securing and transporting a computer system without destroying evidence, and how to submit the equipment to a computer crime specialist or unit. Additional time-sensitive topics related to the seizure of the above items as well as e-mail and other Internet records will also be discussed. This course is restricted to law enforcement personnel.
January 18 May 31 November 9

51-137-11-01 51-137-11-02 51-137-11-03 Careless
Richfield Richfield Richfield
COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY BASIC

This 40-hour course is for law enforcement personnel responsible for forensic data recovery. Topics include legal issues, computer filing systems, imaging data from an evidence perspective, identification and recovery of electronic evidence, recovering erased files, lab planning and polices, and related subjects. Hands-on exercises are included. Students receive a copy of Runtime Softwares FAT & NTFS Disk Explorer Bundle and a set of basic DOS utilities for investigations. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
February 7-11
56-183-11-01 Careless
Richfield
COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL I

This 40-hour course builds on skills acquired during Computer Data Recovery - Basic. Topics include an introduction to Windows forensics, such as spool, swap and link files; Windows registry; hashing; and an introduction to automated tools. Students participate in hands-on exercises throughout the course. Students are issued a forensic reference manual. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
must have completed Computer Data Recovery - Basic.

April 11-15
56-196-11-01 Careless
Richfield
108
COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL II

This 40-hour course builds on skills acquired during Computer Data Recovery Basic and Intermediate. Topics include advanced Windows forensics, such as alternate data streams; EFS; Internet artifacts from chat programs and Web browsers; and an introduction to basic encryption. Students participate in hands-on exercises throughout the course. Students are issued a hard drive and external drive enclosure. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
must have completed the Computer Data Recovery - Basic and Intermediate.
July 11-15
56-238-11-01 Careless
Richfield
COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY ADVANCED
This 40-hour course builds on skills acquired in the previous Data Recovery courses. It provides advanced training on forensic tools in a Windows environment. Other topics include Windows Vista forensics, analyzing RAM, forensic uses of virtualization, RAID and cell phone issues. Students perform hands-on exercises throughout the course. Students are issued a hardware write blocker to use for acquisition and analysis in a Windows environment. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed the Computer Data Recovery - Basic and Intermediate and Intermediate Level II. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
October 3-7
56-205-11-01 Careless
Richfield
CREATING A LAW ENFORCEMENT WEBSITE

This two-day workshop is for those responsible for creating or maintaining a law enforcement presence on the World Wide Web. Students will learn design considerations and basic HTML language. Students will also learn helpful website features using artwork and photographs, how to deal with copyright and ethics issues, and how to get people to return to your website. Students will create a website during the workshop.
PREREQUISITE: Familiarity DATE(S)
with the Windows operating system is helpful.

October 11-12
51-140-11-01
Richfield
Todd Careless
109
DIGITAL EVIDENCE TESTIMONY

During this two-day course, students will learn how to communicate with individuals who are not familiar with computer terminology. Techniques for use in a courtroom setting are presented to assist the investigator in presenting complex testimony in a manner easily understood by jury members and judges. This course is restricted to law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed Computer Data Recovery Basic, Intermediate, Intermediate Level II and Advanced. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
November 7-8
56-204-11-01 Careless
Richfield
FORENSIC HARDWARE WORKSHOP

This three-day course presents basic components of computers and their function, the steps in building a computer, basic hardware and software troubleshooting, and aspects that make a computer more useful for forensic purposes. Students will build a functional computer in class and receive that computer to take with them.
Students should feel comfortable working with sensitive electronic components.

November 21-23
COST: $1,200 INSTRUCTOR: Todd
56-224-11-01 Careless
Richfield
INTERNET INVESTIGATIONS I
This four-day course is for officers or investigators responsible for investigating crimes involving the Internet. Students will learn about structure and features of the Internet, types of Internet crimes and fraud, investigative resources, legal and ethical issues, case preparation, e-mail and IP tracing. Students will perform hands-on exercises throughout the course. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students should have a strong knowledge of the Windows operating system, such as creating and renaming folders, and saving information collected from the Internet. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION

56-185-11-01 56-185-11-02 Careless
Richfield Richfield
110
INTERNET INVESTIGATIONS II
This five-day course is a continuation of Internet Investigations I. Students will learn how to identify and respond to various types of Internet-related criminal complaints. Topics include case documentation, Internet groups, Internet blogs, online gaming, wireless device issues and wardriving. Students are required to complete comprehensive investigation projects. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
Internet Investigations I
September 12-16
56-239-11-01 Careless
Richfield
LINUX FORENSICS
This two-day class is a continuation of the Basic Linux course and targets both the use of Linux as a tool for forensic imaging and analysis. Topics include imaging of large partitions and external devices, splitting images, effective searching and data carving methods, and the use of popular Linux forensic tools. Also covered is an overview of logs, artifacts, and other files of interest during examinations of seized Linux systems.
Basic Linux or equivalent hands-on introductory course. A pre-test may be required.

September 7-8
56-244-11-01 Careless
Richfield Drinkard
NETWORKING FORENSICS
This five-day class provides computer forensic examiners information about network log aggregation, data identification and preservation. Topics include identifying intruders or rogue accounts; identifying or recreating actions of a user; identifying security measures bypassed or subverted; identifying and preserving stored, deleted or tampered information; and isolating compromised resources. This course is restricted to law enforcement officers.
PREREQUISITE: Basic Networking or equivalent computer knowledge, completion of Evidence Recovery Specialist in Digital Environment certification or actively involved in computer forensics. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
October 31 November 4
56-241-11-01
INSTRUCTOR: Robert
Richfield Marok
Todd Careless
111
POWER POINT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

This three-day course is designed for public safety personnel who need to give presentations to all types of audiences. Students will learn the structure of a presentation and learn to use basic and advanced tools of Microsofts Power Point program. They will also learn how to tailor a presentation to a given audience. Students will create an original presentation, using the skills taught during the class. Students will learn how to use both Microsoft Power Point 2003 and 2007.
NOTE: While not required, students are encouraged to have a working knowledge of the Windows operating system and good word processing skills. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
March 14-16
56-242-11-01 Careless
Richfield
UNDERCOVER ONLINE INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES

In this three-day course, students will learn basic investigative techniques, technical setup, chatting techniques and legal issues that must be addressed when conducting undercover online investigations with an assumed identity. This course is designed to follow accepted investigative techniques and protocols. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Students should have strong computer skills and be familiar with the Internet and the use of Windows and Web browsing. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
August 30 September 1
56-225-11-01
Richfield
Careless
WIRELESS NETWORKS
This three-and-a-half day course starts with the fundamentals of wireless networking, then moves into configuring and troubleshooting wireless networks, followed by advanced techniques to include discovery and tracking, digital network intelligence, wireless security, war driving, and methods used by criminals to attack wireless networks. Hands-on sessions accompany each block of instruction and field work will be required. Also, each student will build a directional antenna. This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
PREREQUISITE: Computer Data Recovery or equivalent data recovery training, as well as a basic understanding of computer networking. A pre-test may be required. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
June 6-9
56-245-11-01 Careless
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Tactical
Richfield Network Solutions
112
CRIME SCENE MANAGEMENT AND EVIDENCE CLASSIFICATION

This one-day course is for first-responding officers. It provides students with the basics of crime scene determination, control and integrity. The students will also learn about various types of evidence that may be encountered and what collection methods are appropriate for each.
February 4 June 24 October 14

COST: INSTRUCTOR: OPOTA
53-421-11-01 53-421-11-02 53-421-11-03 Staff
$50
DRUG IDENTIFICATION AND FIELD TESTING SEMINAR - 6 HOURS THEORY / 2 HOURS LAB
This eight-hour course provides an awareness of drug identification and field testing. It begins with the physiology of drugs and their effects on the body and covers forms of controlled substances, manufacturing and packaging methods. Common drugs of abuse such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, date rape drugs and ecstasy are among the substances discussed. Use of NIK field test kits includes hands-on testing of controlled substances. Students learn to use and interpret test kits and understand the politicking system of drug field testing.
February 1 October 11 December 13

COST: $125 COORDINATOR: OPOTA
53-147-11-01 53-147-11-02 53-147-11-03 Staff
EVIDENCE ROOM MANAGEMENT

This two-day course is for personnel assigned to property and/or evidence rooms. The student will learn about different types of evidence, types of packaging, chain of custody, accountability, security and operating procedures.

53-017-11-01 53-017-11-02 Staff
Richfield Richfield
113
LATENT PRINT DEVELOPMENT - 4 HOURS THEORY / 12 HOURS LAB

This two-day hands-on course provides the latest instruction in various methods of latent print development. This course is valuable for personnel assigned to processing crime scenes and collecting evidence. Topics covered include a review of basic fingerprint classification, powder and chemical selection for porous and nonporous surfaces, powder and chemical development of latent prints and use of cyanoacrylate (superglue) fuming and lifting techniques.
NOTE: This course is not for those students who have or are planning to enroll in the Evidence Technician courses. These techniques are covered in those courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
February 2-3 June 22-23 October 12-13

COST: $165 COORDINATOR: Lynette
53-138-11-01 53-138-11-02 53-138-11-03 Rodrigue
METHAMPHETAMINE/CLANDESTINE LAB AWARENESS/POBT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

METHAMPHETAMINE: RECOGNITION, IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY CONCERNS OF CLANDESTINE LABORATORIES

This one-day course is for law enforcement and criminal justice personnel. Topics include the affects of methamphetamine on the body, the manufacturing process, user identification, enforcement methods and tactics, investigative techniques, chemicals and equipment identification, drug laws, and officer safety.
February 24 October 27
COST: $50 COORDINATOR: Chris
53-354-11-01 53-354-11-02 Cerino

Richfield Richfield Methamphetamine Eradication Unit
114
BASIC PRECISION RIFLE SKILLS

Instructors for this three-day course will introduce students to the scoped rifle in a relevant and detailed manner. The course is designed for students with little to no scoped rifle experience. Instruction includes scoped rifle operation and marksmanship skills including weapon and equipment setup, care and maintenance. Proper mounting and use of optic sights including MOA and personal rifle DOPE will be covered in detail.
PREREQUISITE: This course or a documented equivalency is a prerequisite to attend the OPOTA Scoped Rifle Operator course. SPECIAL CONCERNS: Each student must provide a quality scoped rifle weapon system and 150 rounds of match grade ammunition. Nonbolt action rifles will need prior approval. This is a base level course and serves as a foundation for all further OPOTA scoped rifle classes. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 18-20
COST: $250 INSTRUCTOR: Drake
54-168-11-01 Oldham
Richfield
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FLYING ARMED

This three-hour course meets the requirements of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for officers who are required to fly armed and are providing protective escort, hazardous surveillance operations, prisoner escort (all segments of round trip to pickup and/or deliver a prisoner) or for a law enforcement officer on official travel required to report to another location armed and prepared for duty. The course will begin at 9:30 a.m.
February 25 September 9
COST: No cost INSTRUCTOR: Chris
54-071-11-01 54-071-11-02 Cerino
Richfield Richfield
NED CHRISTIANSEN AR15/M16 ARMORER

This course is for the operator that wants to thoroughly understand the operation of the AR15/M16. Maintenance, disassembly, reassembly, common malfunctions, and the weapons strengths and weaknesses will be discussed. Manufacturing shortcuts, identification and the corresponding corrective action will be covered.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Student DATE(S)
are required to bring an AR15/M16, eye protection, and basic cleaning kit.
March 28-29
COST: $250 COORDINATOR: Drake
54-004-11-01 Oldham
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Ned
Richfield Christiansen,Michiguns
115
POLICE CARBINE OPERATOR

This three-day course is designed to develop basics of patrol carbine. Students will gain a base level understanding combined and skill proficiency. Students will progress from cleaning, care and maintenance to deployment, basic handling and marksmanship skills and on to advanced shooting drills. This course will cover techniques commonly used in urban and rural environments. Training is based on fundamental principles that will increase speed, accuracy and confidence with the carbine.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: AR15 or M16 variant rifle with three magazines, sling, pistol, holster, belt, three pistol magazines, pistol magazine holders, eye and ear protection, weapons cleaning kit, water bottle and foul weather gear, 1000 rounds rifle ammunition, and 250 rounds pistol ammunition. NOTE: This DATE(S)
course is held at the Wadsworth Police Department outdoor firing range.

April 26-28 June 21-23

54-153-11-01 54-153-11-02 Chris Cerino
Richfield Richfield
SCOPED RIFLE OPERATOR

This dynamic three-day course is for officers that have attended the OPOTA three-day Basic Precision Rifle Skills course or who have an existing knowledge of their scoped rifle. This training will be especially useful to individuals who are assigned to a tactical unit as a precision marksman. Instruction will cover fundamentals of marksmanship, equipment selection, maintenance, camouflage and hide construction. Students will fire from conventional and unconventional shooting positions, engaging targets from 21 feet to 400 yards during range exercises. Dry fire and live fire drills will be used to help improve performance. All course content is taken from instructors real-world experience and training background.
PREREQUISITE: Basic
Precision Rifle Skills or a solid working knowledge of scoped rifle systems. match
grade ammunition.
NOTE:
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Each student must provide a serviceable precision weapon system and 250 rounds of
This course is being run at an offsite location. Registered students will be notified by mail.
DATE(S)
June 28-30
54-177-11-01 Oldham
Richfield
116
SEMI-AUTO PISTOL OPERATOR

This is a three-day course for law enforcement officers and firearms instructors who desire to fine tune marksmanship and weapons handling skills. Instruction focuses on a mastery of the basics in a highly diagnostic and hands-on fashion. Students will utilize dry fire and live fire drills to create necessary weapons handling and manipulation skills. This training combines fundamentals of marksmanship and principles of combat shooting, and then places them into a hierarchy of necessity and importance. Students will master critical aspects of handgun shooting including: muscular and skeletal alignment, platform, draw/ presentation, grip, sight alignment and trigger manipulation. Techniques including multiple targets, spread fire techniques, reloads and malfunction drills are covered. Common misconceptions regarding shooting will be dealt with appropriately.
NOTE: This is a physically demanding course with extensive amounts of shooting and weapon manipulation. 1000 rounds of ammunition are required. PREREQUISITE: This course or a documented equivalency is a pre-requisite to attend the OPOTA Revolver Instructor, Semi-Auto Pistol Instructor and the Multiple Weapons Firearms Instructor courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
February 15-17 April 5-7 September 27-29 November 1-3

COST: $225 INSTRUCTOR: Chris
54-007-11-01 54-007-11-02 54-007-11-03 54-007-11-04 Cerino
Richfield Richfield Richfield Richfield
SIGARMS ACADEMY ARMORERS

Sigarms Academy coordinators instruct this course. This hands-on program provides students with training in assembly, disassembly and maintenance of Sigarms pistols. Sigarms provides all tools, weapons and manuals for the course.
November 8-9
54-030-11-01 Oldham
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Sigarms
Richfield Academy Staff
SMITH & WESSON M&P PISTOL ARMORER

This course includes: field stripping; maintenance; safety functions; detailed disassembly, trouble shooting, and repair procedures for Smith & Wesson M & P Series pistols.
NOTE:
Students must provide wrap around industrial grade eye protection.

DATE(S)
February 24
54-163-11-01 Drake Oldham Smith & Wesson Academy
Richfield
INSTRUCTOR:
117
SUBMACHINE GUN OPERATOR

This three-day course is designed to develop basics of the submachine gun. Students will gain a base level understanding combined and skill proficiency. Students will progress from cleaning, care and maintenance to deployment, basic handling and marksmanship skills and on to advanced shooting drills. This course will cover techniques commonly used in urban and rural environments. Training is based on fundamental principles that will increase speed, accuracy and confidence with the submachine gun.
NOTE: This DATE(S)
course is held at the Wadsworth Police Department outdoor firing range.

May 10-12
COST: INSTRUCTOR: Drake
54-002-11-01 Oldham
Richfield
$225
UNDERCOVER AND CONCEALED CARRY TACTICS

Another aspect of Combat Marksmanship is being able to function with your firearm when you are not on uniformed duty status. Oftentimes officers or agents are assigned to plain clothes or undercover assignments. This brings new considerations to operating in a safe, effective and economical fashion with your firearm. Instructors in this one-day course will introduce students to new ways to operate in a concealed fashion without loosing the tactical edge. Topics include: dressing to conceal, concealment garments, concealment holsters and tactical considerations of concealment to include quick accessibility to your firearm versus deep concealment and the loss of reactionary speed. In addition to classroom instruction, students will also participate in dry fire and live fire drills. This is a one-day (eight-hour) class.
NOTE:
This course is held offsite.

DATE(S)
March 16 December 8
54-148-11-01 54-148-11-02 Chris Cerino
Richfield Richfield
WEAPON TRAINING & REQUALIFICATION SEMINAR

118
:: FIT N E SS -W E LLN E SS CO U R S E S
BULLETPROOF MIND
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (RET) - an expert in the field of human aggression, violence and violent crime instructs this course. As a career Army officer and U.S. Military Academy instructor, Grossman has made major contributions to the study of violent crime and healing processes. He has appeared on national television programs such as 60 Minutes and Dateline NBC and has also appeared on CNN and other networks. The primary course objective is to teach students to do for the mind and spirit what body armor does for the torso. Topics covered include conflict physiology and psychology; training to overcome resistance to use of lethal force; and cause and effect of violence throughout the world.
August 30
55-182-11-01 Oldham
INSTRUCTOR: LTC
Richfield David Grossman
119
H U M AN R E L AT I O N CO U R S E S ::
HUMAN RELATIONS AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

This two-day course is for the patrol officers who have regular contact with citizens in crisis situations. The course fulfills a twopart mission: Patrol officers learn to identify and handle personal conflict and they learn how to reduce conflict with citizens in daily encounters. Other topics include a study of values, morals and a wide range of tools officers can use to manage conflict.
July 20-21
52-009-11-01 Oldham
INSTRUCTOR: Ron
Richfield Michalec
120
ADAP/SFST INSTRUCTOR UPDATE

This course will update current ADAPSFST Instructors using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) SFST curriculum and the OPOTA curriculum. The latest training modules from NHTSA and OPOTA will be used. Electronic copies of the Basic ADAP/SFST Material and the Instructor ADAP/SFST Manual will be made available to the student.
PREREQUISITES: The student must have completed a 32-hour ADAP course, a 40-hour ADAP Instructor course, and an OPOTA recognized Instructor Skills course. COMMENTS: This class may be funded through a federal grant administered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Applicants are to contact OPOTA after September, 2010 for verification of available funds. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
July 7
56-167-11-01 Dave Peters
Richfield

This three-day course prepares students to teach the Community Diversity (3-10) topic in the Peace Officer Basic Training curriculum and meets one of the requirements for certification. Students will be required to: prepare lesson plans, teach from these plans, create a PowerPoint presentation, and use Student-Centered Learning techniques. Students should bring a laptop computer. This course is taught in an adult learning theory setting.
July 13-15
COST: $150 COORDINATOR: Ron Davitt
52-170-11-01
Richfield
121
DIAGNOSTIC FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP

This three-day training course is designed specifically for current firearms instructors who need to fix shooters. The instructors of this course will pass on years of valuable information regarding self-diagnosis, diagnosis of students and remediation of shooters. Instructor/student attitudes, remedial training drills, confidence building drills, target diagnosis, tips, techniques and shooter remediation plans will be covered with classroom and hands-on live fire instruction. Upon completion of this course attendees will have a vastly greater knowledge of how to obtain precision and combat accuracy as well as how to get result from their students. This training will deal primarily with pistol craft but is applicable to all other weapon systems as well.
PREREQUISITE: Attendees
must have attended Semi-Auto Pistol Operator or Combat Marksmanship Course.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Duty belt with holster and magazine carrier, pistol with three magazines, hearing and eye protection, pocket notebook and writing implement, and 1500 rounds pistol ammunition. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
July 19-21 October 18-20

COST: $400 INSTRUCTORS: Chris
54-010-11-01 54-010-11-02 Cerino & Drake Oldham
Richfield Richfield
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR: WEAPON TRAINING AND RE-QUALIFICATION SEMINAR

This course is required for officers seeking OPOTC Firearms Instructor certification. Course content includes: firearms range safety and management, use of force and firearms training liability, and OPOTC firearms training requirements. There is no range activity in this course.
February 23 July 5 November 23

COST: $75 INSTRUCTORS: Chris
54-170-11-01 54-170-11-02 54-170-11-03 Cerino & Drake Oldham
122
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (80 HOURS)

This ten-day course prepares students to write and present lesson plans in a law enforcement setting. Topics include: instruction in the theories of adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development, student learning objectives, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, evaluation and measurement, working with problem learners and training aid usage. This is an academically challenging course merging theory and practice. Students will be required to develop and present a 15-minute lesson plan, a 30-minute lesson plan, and a 45-minute course of instruction using a prepared Commission basic training lesson plan. Students should bring resource materials and requisite props to create and conduct instruction in a law enforcement cognitive or psychomotor skills area. There is evening work to prepare for class projects. Students are encouraged to bring word processing equipment with which they are familiar.
NOTE: This course meets one of the requirements for certification as a unit instructor in Commission- approved programs. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
April 25-29 May 2-6 October 17-21 October 24-28

Week 1 Week 2 Week 1 Week 2 Curtis
56-220-11-01 56-220-11-02
Richfield Richfield
METHAMPHETAMINE/CLANDESTINE LAB AWARENESS/POBT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION BASIC ACADEMY TOPIC 11-18

The purpose of this course is to train and certify instructors who will present Peace Officer Basic Training (POBT) Topic 11-18, Methamphetamine and Clandestine Laboratories-Officer Safety and Awareness (4 hours) to students attending OPOTC approved academies.
March 15 November 9
56-227-11-01 56-227-11-02 Cerino
Richfield Richfield BCI Methamphetamine Eradication Unit
123

This five-day course prepares instructors to teach topics in the legal unit in Peace Officer Basic Training. Topics include: teaching techniques, platform teaching skills, facilitative learning, case briefing, Ohio Revised Code, laws of arrest, search and seizure, civil liability and testifying in court.. Students will be required to brief and present court cases and teach a course of instruction using a prepared Commission basic training lesson plan from the legal unit. Students are encouraged to bring laptop computers. There is evening work to prepare for class projects.
PREREQUISITES: Students must have a minimum of five years of full time law enforcement experience. This course meets part of the requirements for certification by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission as a Basic Training Instructor. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 23-27
53-338-11-01 John Green
Richfield

This five-day course is for officers seeking instructional skills with the M16/AR15 variant rifle or carbine. Instruction covers firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure and tactical shooting skills. Students will learn to instruct techniques commonly used in urban and rural environments. They will learn to teach fundamental principles that will increase students speed, accuracy and confidence with the carbine. Additional topics include: characteristics and accessories, line level maintenance, battle zero, ready positions, deployment, shooting positions, firing techniques, shooting on the move, barricades, and transition drills.
NOTE: AR15 or M16 variant rifle w/3 magazines & sling. 1200 rounds rifle ammunition and 250 rounds pistol ammunition. Any non AR wepon configurations will need prior instructor approval. This course will be held at the Wadsworth Police Department. PREREQUISITE: DATE(S)
Carbine Operator or equivalent training documentation.

May 16-20 August 22-26

54-129-11-01 54-129-11-02 Cerino
Richfield Richfield
124
REVOLVER INSTRUCTOR
This course will prepare students to function as revolver instructors. Students should be skilled with and have a working knowledge of the semi-automatic pistol prior to attending this course. Topics are geared toward the instructor and include: implementation of safe procedures, moving and shooting, shooting on the move, multiple target engagement, pivot drills, managing a hot range, low level light operations, teaching the fundamentals of marksmanship, diagnosing and remedying shooter errors, as well as how to meet OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification and/or Peace Officer Basic Training Firearms Instructor. Completion of this course meets part of the OPOTC weapon requirements for Revolver Instructor certification.
PREREQUISITE: Students attending this course must have attended a Semi-Automatic Pistol Instructor course after 2003 or the Firearms Instructor: Weapons Training and Re-Qualification course before they can take this course. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Students NOTE:
will need to bring a revolver, three speed loaders and 750 rounds of ammunition.
This course will be held at Summit County Sheriff s Office.

DATE(S)
March 22-24 November 15-17

54-172-11-01 54-172-11-02 Cerino & Drake Oldham
Richfield Richfield

This five-day course prepares students to function as semi-automatic pistol instructors. It covers the unique aspect of the semi-automatic pistol and semi-automatic pistol shooting techniques. Students should have a working knowledge of the semi-automatic pistol. Topics include: range management, lead and hearing issues, range safety and analysis, and correction of shooter problems. This course meets part of the OPOTC requirements for approval as an in-service Re-qualification.
NOTE: This DATE(S)
course will be held at Summit County Sheriff s Office.

January 24-28 October 3-7

54-022-11-01 54-022-11-02 Cerino
Richfield Summit County Sheriff s Office
125
SCOPED RIFLE INSTRUCTOR

This intense, five-day instructor-level course is for officers seeking re-qualification certification and instructional skills with the scoped rifle system. Students will learn to teach the fundamentals of marksmanship, care and maintenance, shooting positions, and target engagement from 21 feet to 400 yards. Optical sight adjustments will be covered in detail in the classroom and on the range. Additional topics include: characteristics and accessories, line level maintenance, bore sighting, unconventional positions, deployment, firing techniques, use of cover, and transition drills. Students will be expected to complete the state qualification course of fire, perform a student presentation and pass a written exam. Completion of this course meets part of the OPOTC weapon requirements for Scoped Rifle Instructor certification.
PREREQUISITE: Scoped
Rifle Operator certification. match
grade ammunition.
NOTE:
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Each student must provide a serviceable precision weapon system and 250 rounds of
This course is being held at an offiste location. Registered students will be notified by mail.
DATE(S)
September 19-23
54-006-11-01 Oldham
Richfield
SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR
This three-day course is for officers seeking instructional skills with the shotgun. Instruction covers firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure and tactical shooting skills. Students will learn to instruct techniques commonly used in urban and rural environments. They will learn to teach fundamental principles that will increase students speed, accuracy and confidence with the shotgun. Additional topics include: characteristics and accessories, line level maintenance, ready positions, deployment, shooting positions, firing techniques, shooting on the move, barricades, and transition drills.
PREREQUISITE: Any
prior certified OPOTA firearms instructor course.
NOTE: This course will be held at Wadsworth Police Department. Officers will need to provide a shotgun with sling. 100 slug rounds, 250 buck shot rounds, 250 bird shot rounds and 200 rounds pistol ammunition. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 24-26
54-009-11-01 Oldham
Richfield
126

This five-day course is for officers seeking instructional skills with the submachine gun. Instruction covers firearms safety, administrative procedure, operational procedure and tactical shooting skills. Students will learn to instruct techniques commonly used in urban and rural environments. They will learn to teach fundamental principles that will increase students speed, accuracy and confidence with the submachine gun. Additional topics include: characteristics and accessories, line level maintenance, battle zero, ready positions, deployment, shooting positions, firing techniques, shooting on the move, barricades and transition drills.
PREREQUISTIES: Must
have attended Carbine or SubMachine Operator.
NOTE: This course will be held at Wadsworth Police Department. PISTOL CALIBER SUBGUNS ONLY. Submachine gun w/3 magazines & sling. 1200 rounds of submachine gun ammunition and 250 rounds pistol ammunition.
DATE(S)
COURSE NUMBER(S)
LOCATION
June 6-10
54-050-11-01 Oldham
Richfield
127
CONDUCTING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

This two-day program is designed to instruct law enforcement, fire and public safety personnel in conducting and accurately reporting background investigations on prospective employees. Topics include: role of the background investigator; sources of information; legal issues including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); reporting practices and standards; departmental policies and procedures; and applications for employment. Students are requested to provide a copy of their agency employment application package.
July 6-7
COST: COORDINATOR: Drake
51-051-11-01 Oldham
INSTRUCTOR: Ron
Richfield Michalec
$100
CONTROLLED OR DIRECT BUYS IN DRUG INVESTIGATIONS

This one-day course provides instruction and discussion of the theoretical aspects of undercover operations involving undercover officer buys and confidential informant buys. Topics include: investigative tactics and techniques, cover stories, pitfalls, application of electronic equipment for evidence collection, and report writing. No practical exercises are involved in this course.
July 18
53-362-11-01 Cerino
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Bradley
Richfield Kemp
COVERT CAMERA AND MICROPHONE TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

This five-day course provides introductory guidance and selection, installation, use, care and maintenance of covert electronic surveillance equipment in rooms, vehicles, and body worn applications. It is open to technicians, investigators, and patrol personnel. Topics include: selection, equipment installation 9including making and soldering power, video, and audio cables), concealment, and care of surveillance equipment in a room, vehicle, and body worn applications. It includes an overview of the latest technologies available for intelligence gathering and the support elements associated with each technology. As a class project, students practice installing a camera and microphone with pre-amplifier in walls, ceilings, vehicles, on their person, and other moveable objects during the course.
NOTE: Students are strongly encouraged to bring items to the class they wish to install in a room, vehicle, or body worn application. Students will receive a covert camera and microphone as a part of the courts cost. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
July 25-29
Richfield
INSTRUCTOR:
Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Investigative Unit
128
CULTIVATING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANTS
This one-day course provides a foundation for law enforcement personnel to identify, recruit and utilize confidential informants in investigations. Topics include: policies, informant recruitment and motivation, dos and donts of using informants, managing the informant, and pitfalls and general guidelines to limit potential liability to the agency.
June 1
53-190-11-01 Cerino
INSTRUCTOR: Brad
Richfield Kemp
FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

The course provides basic information on the investigation of suspicious fires. It generally follows the National Fire Protection Associations Guide to Fire and Explosion Investigations 921, 2001 edition. Topics include: a review of Ohio Revised Code arson sections; types of fires; responsibilities of the fire department; basic fire cause and origin; investigative techniques such as exterior examination; internal survey; photography and diagramming; evidentiary issues such as identification, collection and analysis; interviews and interrogation; witness development; and case presentation.
June 2
COST: $75 COORDINATOR: Chris Cerino FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Ohio
53-383-11-01
Richfield
Dept. of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal
INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION INVOLVING DRUG CASES

This one-day course provides students with a foundation to interview subjects in violation of Ohio drug laws. Students are presented techniques useful in recruiting informants, intelligence gathering and gaining confessions in drug cases. Other topics include body language and general drug knowledge.
May 2
53-361-11-01 Cerino
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Bradley
Richfield Kemp
129
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE AND DIVERSION INVESTIGATION

This course provides a national overview of prescription drug abuse and diversion. Topics include: DAWN and NSDUH, two federals databases on drug abuse; the Controlled Substance Act as it applies to prescription and controlled substances; a general overview of prescription drug crimes and their victims; and targeting, investigating and reporting of these offenses. Several case studies are reviewed during the program. Students are also given an information packet containing resource materials on diversion of prescription drugs.
September 13
COST: No COORDINATOR: Todd
53-364-11-01 Careless
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Purdue
Richfield Pharmaceuticals
cost
REID TECHNIQUES FOR INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION BASIC

This three-day program sharpens observation skills and teaches how to use the suspects behavior to reveal when he or she is ready to confess. Topics include identifying the five facial expressions that indicate the emotional state of the suspect and developing a strategic game plan for every interviewing/interrogation based on evaluating the suspect using case facts. Other topics include interview and interrogation preparation, behavior symptoms, Reid Behavior Analysis Interview (BAI), the Nine Steps of Interrogation and more. All registrations will be handled by OPOTA
August 22-24
53-056-11-01 Careless
Richfield E. Reid and Associates
REID TECHNIQUES FOR INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION ADVANCED

This one-day course builds on skills acquired during the three-day basic Reid techniques course. Topics include: stages of the interrogation, screening suspects for interrogation, juvenile interrogations, interrogation on guilty knowledge, playing one suspect against the other and interrogation on multiple crimes.
PREREQUISITE:
Completion of the basic Reid Techniques for Interview and Interrogation.
All registrations will be handled by OPOTA.

August 25

Richfield E. Reid and Associates
130
SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATION

This three-day course is a specialized program for law enforcement personnel working in sex crime units or for those requiring an investigative understanding of deviant sexual behavior, rapist typology profiling, evidence collection, autoerotic fatalities, pedophilia, false rape investigations and sexual homicide.
March 8-10
53-013-11-01 Careless
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Mike
Richfield
STREET DRUGS: RECOGNITION AND IDENTIFICATION

This program is designed for all law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. Topics include: current controlled substances, national and regional trends, substance identification, packaging techniques, types of paraphernalia, concealment locations (personal and vehicle), and legal issues of substance possession and trafficking.
September 20
53-049-11-01 Cerino
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Brad
Richfield Kemp
131
ARREST AND SEARCH AND SEIZURE

During this one-day course students will learn the constitutional standards for making arrest, searches and seizures.
February 1 April 19 October 28

53-444-11-01 53-444-11-02 53-444-11-03 Green
CIVIL LIABILITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

This half-day course will focus on limiting civil liability for law enforcement officers and managers. Officers will understand high liability areas, constitutional standards, legal process and defenses available. Course times will run from 8:00 am12:00 pm.
March 31 October 6
53-440-11-01 53-440-11-02 Green
Richfield Richfield
LEGAL ISSUES IN CONFESSIONS AND INTERROGATIONS

This half-day course will focus on the 5th & 6th Amendments. The course will focus on voluntariness, custody and interrogation from a legal perspective. Course times will run from 8:00 am12:00 pm.
April 1 September 9
53-441-11-01 53-441-11-02
Richfield Richfield
John Green
LEGAL UPDATE
This half-day course will focus on recent court decisions affecting law enforcement officers. Course times will run from 8:00 am12:00 pm.
February 22 August 31 November 22

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53-445-11-01 53-445-11-02 53-445-11-03 Green
OHIO LIQUOR LAWS

Topics discussed in this course include Ohio Revised Code Title 43, legal challenges and issues, sobriety issues, field testing legalities and code enforcement techniques. Additional topics include structure of the liquor and food stamp enforcement agencies, types of permits, police cases, improper conduct violations, food stamp trafficking, gambling offenses, evidence and evidence handling, minor (juvenile) violations, false identifications and joint investigations.
September 1
COST: $50 FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Liquor
51-113-11-01
Richfield
COORDINATOR: Todd Careless Enforcement Division Ohio Department of Public Safety
OHIO PUBLIC RECORDS

This one-day course focuses on the provisions of RC Section 149.43(B). Topics covered include public records, historical overview, RC-1 Form, RC-2 Form, RC-3 Form, Ohio Public Records Act (Sunshine Law), legal considerations, investigative resources, types of records, Internet records and methods of access.
NOTE:
This course begins at 9:00 A.M.

DATE(S)
May 11 September 6
COST: No cost FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Office
51-048-11-01 51-048-11-02
COORDINATOR: Todd Careless of the Attorney Generals Public Records Section
Richfield Richfield

Please course description and dates in the INSTRUCTOR section of the catalog
This course will prepare the student in the legal and practical aspects of search warrant preparation. Students will complete a practical exercise in which they prepare a search warrant from a hypothetical set of facts. Students are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop computer.
SEARCH WARRANTS (PRACTICAL)
January 26 August 3 December 2

53-442-11-01 53-442-11-02 53-442-11-03 John Green
133
This one-day course is for law enforcement, criminal justice, fire and public safety personnel. Topics covered include courtroom strategies, testimony vs. written reports, court preparation, professional conduct and evidentiary concerns.
TESTIFYING IN COURT
March 30 August 2 November 29

53-443-11-01 53-443-11-02 53-443-11-03 John Green
This one-day course will provde officers with the legal standards for using force. Students will understand the constitutional standards for using force in a variety of settings to minimize civil liability. The course will be presented from a practical point of view, understanding officers make split second decisions on a daily basis.
USE OF FORCE LIABILITY AND STANDARDS
March 7
53-439-11-01 John Green
Richfield
134
FIRST LINE SUPERVISION
This five-day course is for new supervisors or those looking to enter supervision. Topics covered include: role of the first line supervisor; communication and motivation; employee development; performance evaluations; internal investigations; discipline and grievance; fundamentals of leadership; styles of management; decision making and problem solving; civil liability; constitutional issues; supervising diverse workers; and dealing with discriminatory practices. The class is presented in the StudentCentered Learning style and is a tested course. The topics are not specifically law enforcement oriented. They apply to most business practices.
NOTE: This DATE(S)
is an entry level supervision course.

February 14-18 September 19-23

51-004-11-01 51-004-11-02 Peters
Richfield Richfield
MANAGING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

This program is designed for detective and investigation personnel. Topics include: criminal investigation management; the role played by the patrol in the investigation process; criminal investigation case management; organization and staffing; selection and training of investigators; unit productivity and performance measurement; major case investigation; and improving the criminal investigation process.
July 18-19
53-211-11-01 Oldham
FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Ron
Richfield Michalec
MID-LEVEL MANAGEMENT
This five-day course is the next level of supervision training, building upon the First Line Supervision course at OPOTA. Topics include: leadership and management skills; recruiting and hiring; employee development and evaluation; department fiscal and budget issues; department planning; corporate decision making; managerial liability; policies and procedures; special projects and planning; media relations; labor relations and the Fair Labor Standards Act; continuing professional training; reports required by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission; and ethics. This is a tested course and is presented in the Student-Centered Learning method. The course aims to prepare the student for advancement in executive leadership.
NOTE:
This is an advanced course, but it can be used by senior First Line Supervisors.
DATE(S)
November 14-18
51-006-11-01 Peters
Richfield
135
WRITING GRANTS FOR POLICE AGENCIES

This course introduces the concepts and steps of the grant-writing procedures to those responsible for acquiring funds for law enforcement agencies. Topics include funding sources, federal assistance and grants from private corporations, the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services, required forms, Internet resources and other resources.
April 6

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: Resource
Richfield Linkage Associates
136
:: PAT R O L CO U R S E S
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO-PTO) PROGRAM (OHIO MODEL)

This five-day course is designed to provide either newly appointed field training officers (FTO) or veteran FTOs wishing to refresh their skills, insights into training and evaluation principals needed while working with a probationary officer. The class emphasizes the FTOs role in assisting new offices in applying the knowledge and skills acquired during basic training. The course highlights instructional techniques, leadership, ethics and role modeling to include discussion of adult learning principals. Consistency in evaluation of trainee performance is practiced during realistic scenarios. Group discussions and case study exercises are a focus of Student-Centered Learning during facilitated presentations. The lesson is adapted from the San Jose Model/California POST Curriculum and presented from an Ohio legal perspective.
NOTE:
Students should come prepared to work in a group setting.

DATE(S)
June 6-10 October 17-21

55-485-11-01 55-485-11-02 Eggleston
Richfield Richfield
PATROL DRUG OPERATIONS

This is a two-day course for all patrol officers. Topics include: the development of street informants; recognition of high risk zones; search methods (single and double); probable cause and search; search warrants; surveillance methods and directed patrol strategies.
June 1-2 September 12-13

COST: $100 COORDINATOR: Chris Cerino FEATURED INSTRUCTORS: Sgt.
53-400-11-01 53-400-11-02
Richfield Richfield
Sean Flanigan & Mark Schoonover
137
RAPID RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATIONS

The Columbine and Virginia Tech active shooter incidents have brought this issue to the forefront. This two-day course will provide students with information for both pre-planning and operational tactics that in recent cases have been successful in countering active shooter-type incidents. Teamwork, weapons skills, tactics and coordinating a multi-agency response will be covered. Recent incidents as well as potential terrorist-related incidents are also covered. There is no live fire in this course.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Appropriate clothing, foul weather gear, personal body armor, any department standard equipment, eye protection, primary entry weapon (SMG, shotgun, patrol rifle), secondary weapon (handgun), and light mount for weapons highly recommended. Bring Airsoft weapons if available. No live ammunition needed. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
March 9-10 September 7-8

55-431-11-01 55-431-11-02 Oldham

INSTRUCTOR: Richfield
Richfield Richfield Staff
THE SUPERVISORS ROLE DURING AND AFTER PURSUITS

This one-day course assists supervisors or officers-in-charge who find themselves supervising a pursuit incident. A comprehensive approach to a pursuit situation is presented and includes pursuit policy, training, supervision and accountability. Guidelines on how to develop or review and modify pursuit policy, establish procedures to control and terminate a pursuit, secure and control the scene, and after-action critiques are provided. Other topics include crossing the jurisdictional line, multi-jurisdictional pursuits and Ohio laws regarding pursuits. Case studies of actual pursuits are discussed.
are required to bring a copy of their agency pursuit policy.

March 16 October 24
51-177-11-01 51-177-11-02 Careless

FEATURED INSTRUCTORS: John
Richfield Richfield Lindsey & David VanPelt
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:: PH OTO G R APH Y- I M AG I N G - G R APH I C S CO U R S E S
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY
This five-day course is for law enforcement officers with little or no experience in photography. The overall goal of this course is to provide students with fundamental skills for producing quality photographs and for problem-solving difficult photographic situations. Through the use of hands-on exercises, students learn the steps in the photographic process, basic camera operations, selecting correct exposure and shutter speeds, controlling depth of field, calculating flash guide numbers, basic color theory, processing techniques and other topics. This course is a PREREQUISITE for the Crime Scene and Evidence Photography course.
SPECIAL CONCERNS: Students should have appropriate clothing for outdoor exercises. Equipment will be provided. This course is equally suited for agencies using either film or digital cameras. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
June 13-17 July 18-22

56-152-11-01 56-152-11-02 Staff

Richfield Richfield Silvi
CRIME SCENE AND EVIDENCE PHOTOGRAPHY

This five-day course is for law enforcement personnel responsible for photographing crime scenes and evidence in nonlaboratory settings with film or digital cameras. The course emphasizes problem-solving using the equipment available to the officer. Students learn to photographically document a crime scene, fingerprints and other small evidence; and enhance evidence photographs through lighting choices and through the use of alternate light sources. Other topics include ethics, legal aspects and court presentations. This course is equally suited for agencies using either film or digital cameras. All equipment is provided during the training.
PREREQUISITE: Basic Photography or equivalent training course. A written pretest may be administered for nonOPOTA equivalent courses. SPECIAL CONCERNS:
outdoor exercises.
DATE(S)
There is one evening exercise. Students should have appropriate clothing for at least two
October 31-November 4
COST: $305 INSTRUCTOR: OPOTA
56-153-11-01
Richfield Silvi
Staff
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PHOTOGRAPHY FOR INVESTIGATORS

This one-day class meets photography course requirements for the Master Criminal Investigator certificate program. This course addresses basic uses of photographs in court, conditions that can affect their acceptability and steps for photographing common types of crimes. Other topics include photographic techniques that can be used to produce better images with automated film or digital cameras.
NOTE: This class does not replace the in-depth Basic Photography course which may be taken as an elective course. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
May 31 November 7
COST: $55 INSTRUCTOR: OPOTA
56-214-11-01 56-214-11-02 Staff
Richfield Richfield
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:: S K I LL S D E V E LO PM E N T CO U R S E S
MODERN REPORT WRITING

This course assists report writers and reviewers in preparing accurate, concise and complete investigative reports. Topics covered include communication, parts of speech, report-writing guidelines, grammar usage and report forms and formats.
July 6
COST: $50 INSTRUCTOR:Dave
51-045-11-01 Peters
Richfield
SURVIVAL SPANISH
Most often field officers may not have time to wait for an interpreter and must respond immediately in order to: 1) ensure safety for themselves and the safety of civilians, 2) maintain immediate control and order of a situation, 3) identify and pursue a suspect, 4) use dynamic entry during a search, and 5) provide general instructions. This two-day workshop on Basic Survival Spanish will provide law enforcement with basic terminology to give commands, obtain general information, and respond to immediate emergency situations while waiting for an interpreter to arrive at the scene or via telephone services.
NOTE: The workshop includes pronunciation and memorization of terminology and phrases, terminology related to insults, role play, and safety guidelines when using basic survival Spanish. The morning session will concentrate on Working with Interpreters. It includes real-life case analysis with interactive applications and instructive video materials. The workshop highlights case lay, Title VIs prohibition against national origin discrimination, and is conducted in a thought-provoking interactive manner. Students will be provided with a commercially produced course book and an audio CD to refresh and improve language skills outside the classroom. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
March 14-15
55-439-11-01 Careless
INSTRUCTOR: Isabel
Richfield Framer
141
TACTICAL TEAM LEADER /OPERATIONS PLANNING

This three-day course is designed for team leaders who assist in planning and implementing tactical operations. The focus will be on leadership principles and tactics for leading an entry team element. Topics include: legal issues, personnel requirements, multi-jurisdictional operations, surveillance missions, response to barricade, suicide and hostage rescue situations. Students will participate in operational planning scenarios and table-top exercises.
August 2-4
COST: $225 COORDINATOR:Drake Oldham INSTRUCTORS: Patrick Fiorilli &
55-457-11-01
Richfield
Jim Mariano
142
CRASH INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES FOR THE PATROL OFFICER

In this three-day course, students will cover basic and advanced investigative skills for dealing with more serious traffic crashes when a technical crash investigator or a traffic crash reconstructionist is not available. Topics include: introduction to traffic crash investigations, traffic crash series of events, crash scene preservation, roadway and vehicle evidence identification, documentation and collection, crash scene photography and field measurements, speed estimates, and documentation through crash reporting. This course will provide a starting point for those who are interested in specializing in crash investigation, but have not attended Traffic Crash Investigation Level I. The course will build upon crash investigation skills presented in basic police training and prepare the student for advanced study in this field.
NOTE: Students who do not want to specialize in technical crash investigation, but are required to handle traffic crashes, will be provided with guidance in proper crash scene documentation. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
June 13-15

INSTRUCTORS: Dave
Richfield Lichoff, Joe Martukovich Jr. & Ty Keefer
This three-day course is for officers who document collision scenes and crime scenes with electronic measuring devices. Topics covered include an introduction to forensic mapping and computer aided design software. Students should bring their electronic measuring devices, laptop computers and should be prepared to participate in outside exercise. The third day of the course includes an introduction to Crash Zone/CAD software. The cost of the course includes a licensed copy of the Cad Zones Quick Scene software
PREREQUISITES: Traffice NOTE:
FORENSIC MAPPING FOR THE TRAFFIC COLLISION INVESTIGATOR
Collision Investigaiton (Level 1) or equivalent course
This course will be held at the Summit County Sheriff s Office Training Bureau.
DATE(S)
March 8-10
56-450-11-01 Ron Thayer
Summit Co Sheriff Office Training Bureau Mark Rice, Michael Stechscuhulte & Jon Seiter
INSTRUCTORS:
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This one day course is for officers who inestigate traffic collisions. Topics covered in this coruse of instruction will include an introduction to mathematics, algebra, geometry and trigonometry and the application of mathematics in formula. Students will be introduced to basic physics. Students will need a scientific calculator for the class.
NOTE:
MATHEMATICS FOR THE TRAFFIC COLLISION
Course will be held at the Summit County Sheriff s Officer Training Bureau.
DATE(S)
March 7
COST: $75.00 INSTRUCTOR:
56-452-11-01 Ron Thayer
Summit Co Sheriff Office Training Bureau
RADAR AND LIDAR OPERATOR (40-HOUR NHTSA CERTIFICATION)
This course merges theory and practical application of traffic RADAR and LIDAR. In addition to formal instruction in the history, operation and courtroom testimony of RADAR and LIDAR, there are two days of field exercises and speed estimations with a certified instructor leading to NHTSA certification as a LIDAR/RADAR operator.
May 9-13
53-357-11-01 Careless
Richfield John Lindsey & Richard Stammitti
TRAFFIC COLLISION RECONSTRUCTION (LEVEL IV)

This ten-day course is for officers who reconstruct traffic collisions. Topics covered in this course of instruction include human factors, Newtons Laws of Motion, and basic physics. Students will learn and apply mathematical formulas to determine momentum, vector analysis, energy, speed, velocity, time and distance. This course utilizes project work and students will reconstruct actual and staged collisions involving motor vehicles, pedestrians, motorcycles, and commercial motor vehicles. Students will need a scientific calculator and will participate in outside exercises. Course will be held at the Summit County Sheriff s Office Training Bureau.
PREREQUISITE: Traffic Collision Investigation (Level I), Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation (Level II), and Vehicle Dynamics (Level III) or equivalent courses. DATE(S) COURSE NUMBER(S) LOCATION
September 26-30 October 3-7
Week 1 Week 2
53-417-11-01
Summit County Sheriff s Office
COST: $750 COORDINATOR: Ron Thayer
INSTRUCTORS: Mark Rice, Michael Stechschulte & Terry McClanahan
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STAFF DIREC TORY
O POTA /O POTC S TAFF D I R EC TO RY
OPOTA/OPOTC GENERAL INFORMATION London Campus........................................................................................................................................................................ (740) 845-2700 London Campus........................................................................................................................................................................ (800) 346-7682 OPOTA/OPOTC Fax ............................................................................................................................................................. (740) 845-2675 Tactical Training Center ........................................................................................................................................................... (740) 845-6300 Tactical Training Center Fax ................................................................................................................................................... (740) 845-6318 Richfield Campus ...................................................................................................................................................................... (330) 659-2311 Richfield Campus ...................................................................................................................................................................... (888) 436-7282 Richfield Campus Fax............................................................................................................................................................... (330) 659-2401
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive Director ...................................................................................................................................Robert Fiatal (740) 845-2700 Administrative Assistant ......................................................................................................................Gaye Gossard, (740) 845-2678 ADVANCED TRAINING DIVISION Assistant Executive Director .................................................................................................................... Louis A. Agosta, (740) 845-6301 Administrative Assistant ................................................................................................................................. Donna Long, (740) 845-6308
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Law Enforcement Training Officer .......................................................................................................Kerry Curtis, (740) 845-6303 Law Enforcement Training Officer ............................................................................................... James D. Daniels, (740) 845-6304 Law Enforcement Training Officer ......................................................................................................... Ron Davitt, (740) 845-2707 Law Enforcement Training Officer ..............................................................................................Jeff A. Eggleston, (740) 845-6305 Law Enforcement Training Officer ........................................................................................................ John E. Foy, (740) 845-6302 Law Enforcement Training Officer ........................................................................................................ John Green, (740) 845-2660 Law Enforcement Training Officer ................................................................................................. David A. Peters, (740) 845-2719 Law Enforcement Training Officer ............................................................................................ Lynnette Rodrigue, (740) 845-2751 Law Enforcement Training Officer ........................................................................................................ Ron Thayer, (740) 845-6307 Law Enforcement Training Officer ..................................................................................................Wayne Wiggins, (740) 845-2717 Law Enforcement Training Officer ...................................................................................................Jerry Zacharias, (740) 845-6322
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registrar................................................................................................................................................Vickie Finchum, (740) 845-2703 Registration Fax................................................................................................................................................................. (740) 845-0362
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REGIONAL TRAINING
Assistant Executive Director..............................................................................................................Frederick Wolk, (330) 659-2311 Office Assistant ......................................................................................................................................Margie Nolan, (330) 659-2311 Office Assistant ........................................................................................................................................Louise Kisha, (330) 659-2311
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Law Enforcement Training Officer ...............................................................................................Todd W. Careless, (330) 659-2311 Law Enforcement Training Officer .......................................................................................................Chris Cerino, (330) 659-2311 Law Enforcement Training Officer ................................................................................................. .Drake Oldham, (330) 659-2311 BUSINESS AND FINANCE OFFICE Business Manager.................................................................................................................................... Scott Weimer, (740) 845-2679
PURCHASING
PurchasingAgent......................................................................... ............................................................Cindy Gullett, (740) 845-2680

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registrar..................................................................................... ...........................................................Vickie Finchum, (740) 845-2703 RegistrationFax.................................................................................................................................................................. (740) 845-0362 Clerk................................................................................................ ........................................................... Terri Hutslar, (740) 845-2713
TUITION, BILLING AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
Accounts Payable Clerk. ......................................................................................................................... Kem Dicken, (740) 845-2681 Accounts Receivable Clerk................................................. .......................................................... Leeann Robertson, (740) 845-2682 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS DIVISION Assistant Executive Director........................................................................................................................To Be Determined (TBD) Administrative Assistant ............................................................................................................................Kelly Shore, (740) 845-2684 OPOTC FIELD AGENTS North Central Region.............................................................. ....................................................................Jonathan Lieber (330) 414-1832 Northeast Region....................................... .......................................................................................................Toni DiSalvo (330) 414-3202 Northwest Region ........................................................................................................................................... Greg Brillhart (740) 412-4993 Southeast Region ..........................................................................................................................................Mike McGreevy (740) 270-9043 Southwest Region.................................................................................................................................................Matt Lyons (937) 367-5654
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OPOTC CERTIFICATION OFFICERS North Central Region................................................................. .................................................................. Sarah Thomas (740) 845-2753 Northeast Region....................................... .......................................................................................................Mary Broyles (740) 845-2699 Northwest Region .................................................................................................................................... TBD Southeast Region ........................................................................................................................................Jill Gregory (740) 845-2693 Southwest Region..................................................................................................................................................Justin Cain (740) 845-2674 CERTIFICATION
BAILIFF/DEPUTY BAILIFF BASIC TRAINING
Instructor Information & Certificates.. .................................................. TBD, (740) 845-2686 Certificates & Duplicate Certificates ....................................................Lynn Henry, (740) 845-2685
CANINE UNIT & EVALUATOR TRAINING
Evaluation Approval & Closing.................................................................................................................Justin Cain, (740) 845-2674 Evaluator Approvals ....................................................................................................................................Justin Cain, (740) 845-2674 Unit Information & Certificates.. .....................................................Lynn Henry, (740) 845-2685 Evaluator Information & Certificates.. .....................................................Lynn Henry, (740) 845-2685
CORRECTIONS OFFICER BASIC TRAINING
Certificates & Duplicate Certificates... ......................................................Lynn Henry, (740) 845-2685

FIREARMS RE-QUALIFICATION
Course of Fire Approval. ..................................................Karen Ressler, (740) 845-2698 Instructor Information & Certificates. .....................................................Lynn Henry, (740) 845-2685
JAILER BASIC TRAINING
Certificates & Duplicate Certificates ....................................................Lynn Henry, (740) 845-2685

PEACE OFFICER BASIC & REFRESHER TRAINING
Instructor Information & Certificates ................................................ TBD, (740) 845-2686 Original Appointments & Certificates ........... .......................................................Sheryl Shaw, (740) 845-2689 School Enrollment Information ..................................................Sheryl Shaw, (740) 845-2689 Criminal History & BMV Checks. ...................................................Sheryl Shaw, (740) 845-2689 Open Enrollment Letters ................................................Sheryl Shaw, (740) 845-2689
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PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION
SF400 General Information. ................................................Judy Wilson (740) 845-2668 Terminations ...............................................Judy Wilson, (740) 845-2688 Transcripts...................................................Judy Wilson, (740) 845-2668 ........................................................................................................................................................Brittany Thompson, (740) 845-2754 Work History................................................ Lori Rinehart, (740) 845-2687 Public Records Requests ........................................................................................................................Mary Broyles, (740) 845-2699 Decertification ................................................Sheryl Shaw, (740) 845-2689
PRIVATE SECURITY BASIC TRAINING
Instructor Information & Certificates.. ................................................. TBD, (740) 845-2686 Certificates & Duplicate Certificates.. ....................................................LaDonna Stoltz, (740) 845-2688
PROBATION/ADULT PAROLE AUTHROITY OFFICER FIREARMS TRAINING
APA Instructor Information & Certificates. ................................................... TBD, (740) 845-2686 Certificates & Duplicate Certificates.. .......................................................Lynn Henry, (740) 845-2685 CONCEALED CARRY PROGRAM Concealed Carry Coordinator......................... .............................................................TBD, 740) 845-2660 Quarterly Reporting.. ...........................................................Lynn Henry, (740) 845-2685 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Duplicate Agency CPT Report . ..........................................................Sheryl Shaw, (740) 845-2689 Agency/Officer Compliance Information . .............................................................. Brittany Thompson, (740) 845-2754 Note: OPOTC program forms are available via the Attorney Generals website at www.ag.state.oh.us, by clicking the Law Enforcement and Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy links. PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING ACADEMY ACCREDITATION Accreditation....................................................................................................................................................... Hope Stout, (740) 845-2664 EDUCATION AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Deputy Director .......................................................................................................................................William Walker, (740) 845-2696 Administrative Secretary ............................................................................................................................... Kim Hahn, (740) 845-2712 Special Projects Coordinator .......................................................................................................................... Lori Wachtel, (740) 845-2690 Policy Development Specialist ......................................................................................................................... Lisa Murray, (740) 845-2673 Drug Programs Manager .............................................................................................................................Erin Cummins, (740) 845-2677 Test Administrator .....................................................................................................................Portia Gonzalez-McDade, (740) 845-2694
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REGISTR ATION FORM
COMMON LONDON/RICHFIELD OPOTA 2010 COURSE REGISTRATION EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2009

Please be aware that effective October 1, 2009, all registrations for OPOTA courses scheduled in calendar year 2010, whether offered by OPOTA London or Richfield, will be accepted and processed by the OPOTA business office in London. To assist the applying student, the attached revised Registration Form has been constructed. Students can register for all 2010 OPOTA advanced training courses by submitting a completed registration form, with required authorizing signature, to OPOTA via e-mail at OPOTARegistration@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov; fax to (740) 845-0362; or mail to OPOTA 1650 State Route 56, SW London, OH 43140. All questions concerning registration should be directed to either Vickie Finchum or Tom Richardson at (740) 845-2703. Thank you for you consideration. It is the intent of OPOTA to provide quality law enforcement training as efficiently and effectively possible.
P.O. Box 309 London, OH 43140 PHONE 740/845-2700 800/346-7682 FAX 740/845-2675 www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov 4055 Highlander Parkway Suite B Richfield, OH 44285 330/659-2311 888/436-7282 FAX 330/659-2401
Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission/Academy
OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY
REGISTRATION FORM
London Campus 1650 State Route 56, SW London, Ohio 43140 Phone: (740) 845-2703 Tactical Training Center 1960 US Route 42, SW London, Ohio 43140 Phone: (740) 845-6300 Richfield Campus 4055 Highlander Parkway Richfield, Ohio 44286 Phone: (330) 659-2311
Please fax or e-mail the completed form to (740) 845-0362 or OPOTARegistration@OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name: ____________________________________________________ SSN: ______________________________ Rank: __________________________________
Last First MI
Gender:
DOB: ________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ E-mail: __________________________________

(MM/DD/YY)
AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency: _____________________________________________________________________________ Agency Contact: __________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________________ County: __________________________________ State: ____________ Zip: _________________ Phone: ______________________________________________________________ Fax: _____________________________________________________________
BILLING INFORMATION
(if different from above)
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Billing Contact: __________________________________ City: ______________________________________________ County: __________________________________ State: ____________ Zip: _________________ Phone: ______________________________________________________________ Fax: _____________________________________________________________
COURSE REGISTRATION
Course Title: ______________________________________________________________________________ Course No: __________________________________ Course Date(s): ____________________________________________________________________________ Tuition Fee: __________________________________ (Private Security @ additional $25.00/day)
London and Tactical Training Center Campuses Only Meals are included with tuition fee. All rooms are double occupancy.
Overnight accommodations ($15.00/night) Yes No Arrival Date: _________________________________________________________________________
AGREEMENT: Registered enrollees who do not attend and do not cancel the registration four business days prior to the course will be charged an administrative fee
equal to one-half the total course fee. Upon the conclusion of a course, invoices are processed and forwarded to the designated billing address, check or money order are acceptable forms of payment (no cash or credit cards). The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy will provide instruction in the course under competent instructors and assumes no responsibility other than the opportunity to learn under supervision. The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, and the Office of the Attorney General are hereby relieved of all liability. All courses are subject to cancellation. Enrollment in a course constitutes an acceptance of this agreement and the conditions stated. Signatures indicate approval for attendance, billing and agreement, as well as verification of applicants affiliation with agency.
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Applicants Signature Signature and Rank
_________________________________________
___________________
Date
Authorizing
VISIT w w w.O hioAt tor ney General.gov/OPOTACour ses FOR THE ONLINE VER SION OF THE COUR SE C ATALOG.
Updated course information will be ref lec ted online.
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy

1650 S.R. 56 SW P.O. Box 309 London, OH 43140 (740) 845-2700 Toll Free: (800) 346-7682 FAX: (740) 845-2675

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COURSE CATALOG

OHIO PE ACE OFFICER TR AINING AC ADEMY 2011

Mike DeWine Ohio Attorney General

O H I O PE ACE O FFI CER T R AI N I N G AC AD EMY

Robert Fiatal Executive Director Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission

O H I O PE ACE O FFI CER T R AI N I N G AC AD EMY

COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

O POTA M ISSI O N AN D V ISI O N

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY

VISION STATEMENT OF THE OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING ACADEMY

O POTA FACI LI T I E S D E SCR I P T I O N

TUITION, CANCELLATION, STAND-BY (COURSE FULL), AND INVOICING

T H E O H I O PE ACE O FFI CER T R AI N IN G COM M ISSI O N

THE OHIO PEACE OFFICER TRAINING COMMISSION

MR. JOHN LENHART

OPOTA Instructional Staff ........................................................4 LONDON COURSES

FIREARMS AND SPECIALTY MUNITIONS COURSES CONTINUED

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES

INVESTIGATIONS COURSES CONTINUED

Modern Report Writing .............................................................88

SPECIAL OPERATIONS COURSES

Peace Officer Basic Refresher ................................................ 105

OHIO PE ACE OFFICER TR AINING AC ADEMY

Bulletproof Mind ..................................................................... 119

Human Relations and Conflict Management....................... 120

Modern Report Writing .......................................................... 141 Survival Spanish ....................................................................... 141

Tactical Team Leader /Operations Planning ....................... 142

LOC ATIONS AND INSTRUC TORS

OHIO PE ACE OFFICER TR AINING AC ADEMY

O POTA I NS T RU C T I O NAL S TAFF

OHIO PE ACE OFFICER TR AINING AC ADEMY

O POTA I NS T RU C T I O NAL S TAFF

O POTA I NS T RU C T I O NAL S TAFF

OHIO PE ACE OFFICER TR AINING AC ADEMY

O POTA I NS T RU C T I O NAL S TAFF

PEACE OFFICER REFRESHER TRAINING (OPOTC)

Feb. 16-17 Nov 16-17

01-486-11-01 01-486-11-02 D. Daniels

CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT/MISSING PERSONS INSTRUCTOR

COMMUNITY DIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR CRISIS INTERVENTION

CRISIS INTERVENTION INSTRUCTOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INSTRUCTOR

JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM INSTRUCTOR

MISSING CHILDREN INVESTIGATIONS AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM

MISSING CHILDREN INVESTIGATION INSTRUCTOR

OHIO PE ACE OFFICER TR AINING AC ADEMY

MISSING PERSONS UPDATE

January 12* December 1*

01-195-11-01 01-195-11-02 James D. Daniels

EVIDENCE RECOVERY SPECIALIST IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT

40 Hours 40 Hours 40 Hours 40 Hours 16 Hours 176 Hours

32 Hours 8 Hours 16 Hours 32 Hours 24 Hours 16 Hours 16 Hours 24 Hours 84 Hours

OHIO PE ACE OFFICER TR AINING AC ADEMY

A pre-test may be required.

COMPUTER CRIME FIRST RESPONDER

computer experience is necessary for this class.

COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY BASIC

COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL I

must have completed Computer Data Recovery - Basic.

COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2

OHIO PE ACE OFFICER TR AINING AC ADEMY

COMPUTER DATA RECOVERY ADVANCED