Sandusky Police Academy
Kenneth Rankins
Police Academy Commander
419-625-9294 krankins@scs.k12.net
• Sergeant with Cedar Point Police Department since 1990
• Ceritifed Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy Instructor since 1997
• Certified Cultural Diversity Instructor (OPOTA) since 1999
• Graduate of The Sandusky Police Academy
• Football Coach for Sandusky High School
Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training
For individuals seeking employment in the law enforcement field, this is the starting block:
the Basic Police Academy.
This course consists of 600 hours of required training and approximately 40 hours of additional training. Students who successfully complete the course will receive their Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Basic Certifications.
In addition, students receive additional training and/or certifications in the following areas:
• Interview & Interrogation
• Drug Interdiction
• Computers in Law Enforcement - Forensics Crime
• Gangs/Cults
• Hazardous Materials Awareness/Incident Command System
• Homeland Security
Students seeking admission must complete an application for acceptance. Students must also successfully complete career testing and a physical agility exam. Once these are complete, the student will be
called for an interview with the Academy Commander. After the interview, students will be notified of their acceptance or denial.
New Class for 2008: Sept. 2,2008- March 23, 2009
Hours: 6 pm - 10 pm Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays
Cost: $4,200
PRICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Call 419-625-9294 for an application packet. Applications will be
available February 1, 2008.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 8, 2008
Click here to print Police Academy Application and Instructions
