Southern State’s Peace Officer Training Academy earns 100-percent pass rate
By Elizabeth Burkard
Director of Marketing
Southern State Community College
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) at Southern State Community College is pleased to announce that all cadets have passed the State Certified Exam, granting the program a 100-percent pass rate on the exam portion and a 100-percent pass rate on the physical fitness assessments.
The State Certified Exam is a 200-question test and the cadets must earn a score of 70% or higher to pass, with only 2½ hours to complete it.
“I could not be prouder of these cadets,” Program Commander James Daniels says. These cadets have worked hard to get where they are today,” he adds.
The academy at Southern State will be scheduling dates, times, and locations in October, November, and December for the Pre-Entrance Physical Fitness Assessment that is required for entry into the program.
A new academy will begin on January 8, 2024, and attendees must be 18 years of age or older. To learn more, or request an enrollment packet, please email Daniels at jdaniels3@sscc.edu.
In addition to the Peace Officer Training Academy, Southern State offers a variety of services designed to meet the needs of the community including associate degree programs in the areas of business, computer technology, engineering, education, human and social services, health sciences, and law enforcement, as well as one-year certificate programs in accounting, aviation: general, airframe and powerplant, medical assistant technology, phlebotomy, practical nursing, and real estate.
Students can also enjoy bachelor’s degree completion opportunities through on-site partnership agreements, adult basic literacy courses, and workforce training programs.
For additional questions, or to learn more about Southern State, please call 1-800-628-7722 or visit www.sscc.edu today.