University of Akron Police Academy

The University of Akron / Summit County Sheriff's Office
POLICE ACADEMY

We are an Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission-certified academy | Part of UA's College of Applied Science and Technology

Our Fall Full-time Day Academy and Part-time Evening Academy will start August 12, 2019

***Please contact Kathy Shaffer at kfshaff@uakron.edu for more information.

Information Sheet for Prospective Students

THOROUGH AND COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING

The University of Akron/Summit County Sheriff’s Office OPOTA Certified Training Academy is a unique collaboration in law enforcement training. The instructors will consist of both experienced law enforcement officers and well-respected University of Akron faculty members.

This academy will provide thorough and comprehensive training to develop policing skills, enhance leadership abilities, and promote a solid ethical foundation to all cadets. The program provides over 711 hours of basic training and prepares each cadet to pass the Ohio State Peace Officer’s Certification Exam.

Cadets must pass all of the following psychomotor skills to be eligible to sit for the state exam:

  • Driving
  • Handgun
  • Shotgun
  • First Aid/CPR/AED/NARCAN
  • NHTSA speed measuring device training
  • Subject control
  • Impact weapons
  • Patrol techniques
  • Building searches
  • Stops & approaches
  • NHTSA standardized field sobriety testing
  • Hazmat & WMD awareness
  • Incident command system
  • National incident management system
  • Subject-control techniques
  • Classroom training
  • Physical training
  • Scenario-based training

Also, throughout the entire training, core values of professionalism, obligation, leadership, integrity, courage, and excellence are stressed and reinforced. When the cadets complete the academy, they will enter the world of policing with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform their duties as law enforcement officials.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

The Alexander J. Rohr Memorial Scholarship Fund  

The Alexander J. Rohr Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 by the family and friends in loving memory of Alex Rohr who was a student at The University of Akron and had interest in a career in law enforcement. Endowment income is available for students enrolled in the Police Academy, who have demonstrated financial need. Recipients will be selected by members of Alex Rohr’s family based on recommendations by the Office of Student Financial Aid. There will be a $1000 scholarship awarded. The funds may be used for tuition, fees or to purchase books for the classes. Click here to read more about Alex.

The scholarship application must be turned into Kathy Shaffer, Polsky 327.

Scholarship Application Form

ATE Ballistic Helmet Scholarship Fund

The ATE Ballistic Helmet Scholarship Fund is designed to help those who want to serve in law enforcement. Candidates need to meet the following requirements to considered for the scholarship:

      • Must be pursuing careers in the fields of law enforcement full time.
      • Must be accepted for full-time enrollment at an accredited two-year American university and seek to become a police officer.
      • Must include an official high school transcript signed by their guidance counsellor.
      • Must write and submit a 1000-word essay outlining why you want to pursue a career in law enforcement.
      • Must include two letters of of recommendation.

For more information, visit https://www.hardheadveterans.com/pages/ate-ballistic-helmet-scholarships

Note for students interested in applying for a scholarship: The Department of Development at The University of Akron does not accept applications for, or distribute, scholarships.

For more information, please contact:

Kathy Shaffer
Polsky Room 327
Phone: 330-972-8240
E-mail: kfshaff@uakron.edu

VIDEO: ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Commander William Holland outlines the benefits of training for a law enforcement career with The University of Akron / Summit County Sheriff's Office Police Academy.

CONTACT US

Police Commander William Holland

Polsky 308
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 44325-4304
330-643-2114 Office
330-972-5476 Fax

Kathy Shaffer

Polsky 327
330-972-8240 Office
330-972-5476 Fax

kfshaff@uakron.edu