LCCC Police Academy
The course of instruction offered at the Lorain County Community College (LCCC) PoliceTraining Academy will qualify the student to take the required Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) certification test for the position of Police Officer.
Our current Police Academy class is full. The next class will be scheduled in September, 2008.
The LCCC Police Academy course of training consists of approximately 640 hours of instruction, which exceeds the minimum OPOTC requirement of 576 curriculum hours. Classes will generally be scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, the LCCC Police Training Academy reserves the right to schedule limited evening and Saturday sessions for specialized training.
LCCC will award 12 hours of equivalent Criminal Justice class credit to those candidates that successfully complete the Police Training Academy. This credit will be available to those students that enroll in a regular academic program at LCCC at a later date. Those candidates with previous college credits for equivalent criminal justice classes will be considered as non-credit students.
The tuition for the Police Training Academy will be approximately $3,800 for open enrollment students. This tuition includes all required firearms ammunition, copies of the Ohio Revised Criminal and Traffic Code as well as other classroom related supplies. In addition, a partial uniform consisting of LCCCPTA shirts, hats and physical conditioning shorts will be provided. Students must provide their own handguns, duty gear (holsters, handcuffs etc.), ear and eye protection, as well as uniform pants and black law enforcement style shoes or boots.
Specific information relative to awarded college credits and tuition will be provided to those candidates selected for admission to the Police Academy.
Eligibility Requirements
The first step in the selection process is determining your eligibility for Police Academy training. The following guidelines will assist you in determining whether you meet the basic open enrollment qualifications as dictated by the OPOTC and the LCCC Police Training Academy:
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Citizen of the United States.
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Age: 21 years of age or reach that age by January 10, 2008.
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High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
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Possess a valid Ohio Driver's License.
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No person convicted of a felony. This may include felony convictions that have been sealed or expunged.
Enrollment Process
If you feel that you meet the criteria, the second phase in the application process is to complete the Open Enrollment Packet, which you can receive by completing the Online Request Form or by calling 440-366-4021. Forms must be complete and should be typed or printed. Incomplete or illegible enrollment forms will not be processed.
Completed applications should be returned as soon as possible, as class size is limited.
Physical Standards
An integral part of the OPOTC Police Training Academy curriculum is physical fitness and Subject Control (Defensive Tactics). Police Trainees are required to pass minimum standards as determined by the OPOTC. These include timed pushups and sit-ups, a 1.5 mile run as well as other agility related standards.
It should be noted that the LCCC Police Training Academy physical conditioning curriculum exceeds those hours mandated by the OPOTC.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the LCCC Police Academy, please contact the Division office located in Room 106 of the Physical and Social Sciences Building on the LCCC campus at telephone number 440-366-4021.
Lorain County Community College
Police Training Academy
Department of Social and Human Sciences
1005 Abbe Road North
Elyria, OH 44035