Approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, Butler Tech’s Basic Police Academy is one of the top programs in the state. The scenario-based curriculum prepares cadets for employment in law enforcement upon graduation.
Industry Recognized Credentials
Our cadets will be street ready in:
- First aid/CPR/AED
- Alcohol detection
- Apprehension, and prosecution
- Speed measuring devices
- Emergency vehicle operations (CEVO)
- OPOTC firearms qualification
- Chemical agents/impact weapons
- CCW Certificate of Competency
To be eligible for OPOTC certification as a peace officer, cadets will need to successfully complete certain skill-based student performance objectives (SPO’s), meet higher physical fitness assessment standards, and pass a written state certification exam (SCE) showing knowledge of cognitive-based SPO’s.
Butler Tech Police Academy is a Certified STAR Academy.
Enrollment open
In Person
Full Time
Basic Police Academy
Course Highlights
Both full-time and part-time programs are available.
- State-of-the-art facility with indoor 20-lane firing range and on-site fitness center
- OPOTC-certified instructors who are subject matters experts
- Use of academy uniforms, firearms, holster, magazine pouch, handcuffs, case expandable batons, lead free ammunition, and Ohio Revised Code Law Books
- Use of computerized driving & firearm training simulators
- Only Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certified driving pad in the Tristate area
- Available college credit
Schedule WorkKeys
Tuition
$8,000
Books / Supplies
$1,505
Total Costs
$9,505
Median Pay
$76,550 per year, $36.80 per hour
Next Upcoming Program
May 5
Basic Peace Officer Academy: 05-05-2025 - 09-17-2025
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Public Safety Liberty Twp Campus
September 8
Basic Peace Officer Academy: 09-08-2025 - 01-23-2026
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Public Safety Liberty Twp Campus
January 12
Basic Peace Officer Academy: 01-12-2026 - 06-03-2026
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Public Safety Liberty Twp Campus
May 4
Basic Peace Officer Academy: 05-04-2026 - 10-05-2026
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Public Safety Liberty Twp Campus