To be eligible for admittance to Lakeland's Basic Police Academy, a student must attain the minimum score for all three skills as set on the Entrance Physical Assessment Form. Failure to meet all three skills disqualifies entry to the academy. There are no exceptions.
*NOTE: The SF114bas Student Health Data Form (located in the application packet) must be completed by a medical doctor (MD), osteopath (DO) or physician assistant (PA) licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio or by a certified nurse practitioner (CNP) licensed by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
To be eligible to graduate from Lakeland's Basic Police Academy, a student must attain at least the minimum for all three skills as set on the SF195bas Final Physical Assessment Form near the end of the Academy. Failure to meet the minimum in all three skills will result in dismissal from the academy. There will be no exceptions.
There is a $150 application fee. The in-county tuition fee is $5,650.
Cadets who have completed Lakeland's Basic Police Academy, passed the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy final exam, and submitted all required Lakeland paperwork are eligible to receive eighteen (18) college credits toward an Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice.
The Basic Police Academy is not a federal financial aid eligible program; therefore, federal funds (Pell Grant and/or federal student loans) cannot be used to pay tuition. There are scholarships funds and the Charles E. Schell loan program that students are encouraged to apply for. Applications for scholarships and the Schell loan program are in the enrollment packet. For more information, contact Lakeland's Financial Aid department.
If you are an open enrollment cadet, a firearm will be provided.
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Council requires applicants to have a National WebCheck performed. The SF 102bas form is included in your application packet.
A mandatory psychological examination will take place at Lakeland Community College
Once per year.
Full-time: Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Some evenings and weekends
If you have any further questions or need additional information, please contact Lakeland's Basic Police Academy
