The 2014 autumn semester Police Academy class at Hocking College received a perfect pass rate on their physical conditioning test and the State certification exam in January 2015. The fall semester class consisted of 19 full time cadets and one prior equivalent cadet. This success was achieved by the last four academies, due to the excellent teaching skills of OPOTA instructors.

The Police Science program at Hocking College prepares students to become a law enforcement professional in the state of Ohio. This program provides hands on training in criminalistics, photography, interrogation techniques and dispatching practices.

"This success was due to the work of our adjunct instructors and the drive instilled in the cadets." Roger Deardorff, Hocking Police Academy Commander, said. "From the very first day of the Academy they are told failure is not an option. We expect a 100 percent pass rate."  

Career opportunities for law enforcement officers are available at the state and local level in police departments, sheriff offices and state enforcement agencies. Career opportunities for private security include providing security for medical, chemical, financial, commerce, housing, retail and entertainment industries.

For more information about the Hocking College Police Academy, visit
http://www.hocking.edu/programs/police