Ohio peace officers will have access to advanced training courses in traffic safety and impaired driving enforcement at no cost, following the announcement of a new grant by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The grant, totaling $279,750, was awarded by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and will cover six advanced courses offered through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).
Attorney General Yost emphasized the importance of this initiative: “Well-trained officers are the backbone of a safe and just society. Investing in training empowers officers to protect our communities without straining local resources — a true win for everyone.”
The available courses include Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, Traffic Crash Level 1 - Collision Investigation, Vehicle Dynamics, RADAR and LIDAR ESMD Operator, and RADAR and LIDAR ESMD Instructor with NHTSA-approved certification.
Officers interested in these free courses can register via the OPOTA Online process. There are no upfront costs involved for participants. The funding from this grant is available until September 2025.