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Police Academy

Police Academy

Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training is the starting block for individuals seeking a career in the law enforcement field. The Sandusky Police Academy consists of 740 hours to ensure our cadets are prepared for the OPOTA Certification Exam.

Calendar

Program Start Date:
August 4, 2025

Curriculum

740 Hours
• Administration
• Legal
• Human Relations
• Firearms
• Driving
• Subject Control Techniques
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• Patrol
• Civil Disorders
• Traffic
• Investigation
• Physical Conditioning
• Homeland Security

Contact Us!

Deadline to apply is June 20, 2025!

Cost

Tuition:
$10,155.00
 
Books:
$71.00
 
Fees & Supplies:
$1,334.00
 
Total Cost:
$11,560.00
 
Students seeking financial aid assistance must complete the FAFSA and associated Financial Aid paperwork before the first day of class. Otherwise, payment arrangements including a minimum of 20% down must be in place. 
 

Textbooks

*Subject to change
 
Ohio Criminal Law and Motor Vehicle Handbook 
ISBN 979-8-89029-160-8 
$71.00

Academy Commander

Ken Rankins, Commander
Phone: 419-357-7690

Student Handbook

Accreditation

Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission
P.O. Box 309
London, OH 43140
Phone: 740.845.2700 800.346.2675
Fax: 740.845.2675
www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov

Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road
Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
Phone: 770.396.3898    
Phone: 800.917.2081
www.council.org
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