Applications for Spring 2027 Peace Officer Training Academy Being Accepted

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy at Edison State Community College is accepting applications for the approximately 23-week program that will prepare students for a career in law enforcement.

Students in the program will meet six days each week beginning in January and, upon successful completion, will graduate from the program in June. The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission has certified the curriculum, which covers all aspects of law enforcement training, including administration, firearms, subject control, and investigation.

Prospective students must submit their completed application by Monday, November 23, 2026. Per the State of Ohio regulations, applicants must pass a physical assessment either on Monday, November 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon or from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., or on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The spring academy will run from January 4 to June 12, 2027.

Prospective cadets can download the program-specific application by visiting www.edisonohio.edu/peace-officer-academy. Completed applications should be returned to Student Affairs, to the attention of Commander Joe Mahan or Morgan Wick. Contact Wick with questions by emailing or calling 937.381.1537.