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Edison
State’s thirty-fifth Police Officer Academy students
were honored during a ceremony in December. Back Row (L to R): Cody
Williams (Piqua), Charles Graves (Piqua), Coltin Stump (Greenville),
Cody Ferguson (Sidney), Jordan Hamlin (Troy), Nicholas Kelch (Sidney),
Brock Boyter (Greenville), Commander Joseph Mahan; Front Row (L-R):
Richard Archer (Celina), Thomas Combs (Piqua), Anthony Hickman
(Sidney), Justin Daniel (Covington), Austin Knight II (Sidney), Colin
Lamprecht (Dayton).
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Edison State Students
Complete Police Training
Edison State Community College’s Peace Officer Academy honored thirteen
students in December following their successful completion of the
21-week program.
Students of the program met for six days each week since January,
totaling over 680 hours of training. The curriculum of the program is
certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) and
covers all aspects of law enforcement training including
administration, firearms, subject control, and investigation.
“This was a great group of cadets. They all have the potential to
become excellent police officers,” said Joseph Mahan, Basic Peace
Officer Academy Commander.
Edison State offered the first Basic Peace Officer Academy in 2003 and
the class that completed academic requirements this spring was from the
thirty-fifth academy. Throughout its fourteen-year history, the program
has graduated 455 students.
Many students have become officers throughout the region, though they
are certified to seek an officer position anywhere in the State of Ohio.
“The job market for law enforcement officers is strong,” added Mahan.
“They just need to seek out those agencies that are hiring and apply. I
wish the best of luck to all of them in the pursuit of their chosen
career.”
Academy students can continue their education at Edison State and earn
an associate’s degree by taking classes on campus or online. Following
successful completion of the police officer program, cadets are
required to pass the state certification exam.
“I am very proud of each and every graduate and thankful for the
sacrifices they made to attend and will continue to make throughout
this career,” said Dr. Tony Human, Dean of Professional and Technical
Programs. “You do not select Law Enforcement, it selects you. I
encourage them all to wear their badge with pride and remember: To
protect, you must first serve.”
For more information about joining the upcoming academy, contact
Veronica French at vfrench@edisonohio.edu or 937-778-7865. Those
interested in entering the academy must be 21 years of age and eligible
to own a weapon.
Fall 2017 Police Officer Academy students who successfully completed
credit hour requirements:
Celina: Richard Archer
Covington: Justin Daniel
Dayton: Colin Lamprecht
Greenville: Brock Boyter, Coltin Stump
Piqua: Thomas Combs, Charles Graves, Cody Williams
Sidney: Cody Ferguson, Anthony Hickman, Nicholas Kelch, Austin Knight,
II
Troy: Jordan Hamlin
Now in its fifth decade of service, Edison State Community College is
committed to providing higher education and advanced training
opportunities for the people of the greater Miami Valley. Edison State
is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is recognized with
the highest order attainable by the Ohio Board of Regents. With
campuses in Piqua and Greenville, Edison State provides a Personal
Experience and Rewarding Education. Visit us online at
www.edisonohio.edu.
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