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We have changed the application process for the Sinclair Basic Peace Officer Academy starting with the June 2026 Academy.

 

Please see the link to the left for instructions.

Day Academy hours vary from as early as 7:30 a.m. to as late as 5:30 p.m. on some days Monday-Friday.  Hours on some Saturdays may be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

You will have a few full day Sundays for driving and RADAR/LIDAR.

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement but not yet old enough to attend a police academy?

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office offers a great starting point. Consider beginning your career as a Corrections Officer, where you can gain valuable hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and build a strong foundation in public safety. Once you reach 20 years of age, you may enroll in the Sinclair Criminal Justice Training Academy to pursue your goal of becoming a police officer. If this opportunity interests you, please contact Sergeant Michael Beach at beachm@mcohiosheriff.org or call 937-496-7542 for more information.

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SPECIAL NOTICE:

The Sinclair Criminal Justice Training Academy is seeking accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).  As part of our process they are seeking public input.  

Accreditation Public Comment Portal

The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding an agency's compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide the participating agency with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence.

IMPORTANT: CALEA is not an investigatory body and subsequently the public portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes.  Additionally, there will be no response other than acknowledgement to submissions; however, the information will be considered in context to its relevancy to compliance with standards and the tenets of CALEA® Accreditation.  

Please visit the portal:  http://cimrs2.calea.org/1354

We thank you for your input!

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About Sinclair's Training Academy

The Training Academy, part of the Department of Criminal Justice at Sinclair Community College, offers both pre-service and in-service training to support the needs of area law enforcement and corrections agencies. Peace Officer Basic and Corrections training offered through the Criminal Justice Training Academy follows the curriculum and standards of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, and all commanders and instructors are certified by OPOTA. We also add content to the Basic curriculum beyond that required by the State.

The Training Academy is located inside Building 19 at 214 South Wilkinson Street, near the corner of Fifth and Wilkinson Streets.

The programs of the Criminal Justice Training Academy are organized to train and retrain individuals for careers and professions in the Law Enforcement and Corrections Fields. Education should challenge the human spirit to improve the human condition. Therefore, we are committed to creative leadership in our educational programming and in fostering values that stimulate individuals to be innovative and progressive.

The Criminal Justice Training Academy recognizes that it is a valuable community resource. We will work to meet the needs of the community by identifying and assisting those who need its services, stimulating the development of new concepts, providing leadership for economic and cultural development, and serving as a resource center for community-based initiatives.

Please contact us if you have any questions:
sinclair.academy@sinclair.edu
937-512-2270

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  5. Constitutional Rights Warnings
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