The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) at Southern State Community College has announced that all cadets have passed the State Certified Exam, granting the program a 100% pass rate on the exam portion and a 100% 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 2.5 hours to complete it.

“I could not be prouder of these cadets,” Program Commander James Daniels said. “These cadets have worked hard to get where they are today.”

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 Jan. 8, 2024, and attendees must be 18 years of age or older. To learn more, or request an enrollment packet, email Daniels at [email protected].

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, air frame and power plant, 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, call 1-800-628-7722 or visit www.sscc.edu.

Submitted by Elizabeth Burkard, director of marketing, Southern State Community College.