SSCC Basic Peace Officers complete training
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CUTLINE: Students who completed the Basic Peace Officers Training Program at Southern State Community College include: (front) Byron G. Gustin of Washington C.H.; (center, l-r) Robert W. Souder of Georgetown, Dustin A. Long of Jeffersonville, William V. Childers Jr. of Sabina, Robin T. Morris of Lynchburg; (back, l-r) Mike Warnecke of Washington C.H., Ashley M. Hester of Leesburg, Brendan L. Culberson of Clarksville, Johnny R. Lake of Leesburg and Jevin D. Smith of Hillsboro.
SSCC Basic Peace Officers complete training
The cadets of Southern State Community College’s Basic Peace Officers Training Program were recognized at a special ceremony held Dec. 15, 2010, at the college’s Fayette Campus in Washington Court House.
Thirteen cadets were recognized for completing the six-month program which covers the fundamentals of entry-level peace officer training and includes courses in laws, administrative functions, firearms, human relations, criminal investigations, traffic accident investigations, traffic enforcement, patrols, civil disorders and prisoner bookings.
Guest speaker for the ceremony was Capt. Edwin F. Schmid III of the Fayetteville Police Department, who advised the new cadets about the rigors of the job.
Schmid encouraged the cadets to by further their education in peace keeping. In concert with the Basic Peace Officers Training Program, Southern State also offers an associate’s degree in law enforcement, as well as a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice through a partnership with Ohio University-Chillicothe.
Following Schmid’s address to the students, Robin Roche, commander of the Greenfield Peace Officers Academy, announced award winners. Perfect attendance awards were presented to Brendan L. Culberson, Byron G. Gustin, Robin T. Morris, Jevin D. Smith and John M. Warnecke. The Fighting Spirit Award, in memory of Sgt. Tim Fryer and in recognition of outstanding psychological survival fortitude, was presented to Dustin A. Long. The Top Gun Award, in memory of Deputy Harry Smithson and in recognition of outstanding handgun performance, was presented to Jevin D. Smith. In recognition of outstanding performance by obtaining the highest final score and in recognition of demonstrating outstanding leadership and teamwork, Brendan L. Culberson was presented with both the Academic Award and the Leadership Award.
Presenters at the Dec. 15 event included: Kevin Boys, Ed.D., President of Southern State Community College, who delivered the opening remarks; graduating cadet John M. Warnecke, who provided student remarks; Nicholas L. Thompson, Chief of Police for the city of Hillsboro, who conducted the mock swearing-in ceremony for the police academy; and Ryan McCall, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs at Southern State Community College, who delivered the closing remarks.
Students who completed the training program include William V. Childers Jr. of Sabina, Brendan L. Culberson of Clarksville, Byron G. Gustin of Washington C.H., Ashley M. Hester of Leesburg, Johnny R. Lake of Leesburg, Dustin A. Long of Jeffersonville, Robin T. Morris of Lynchburg, Jevin D. Smith of Hillsboro, Robert W. Souder of Georgetown and John M. Warnecke of Washington C.H.
Most coursework for the training program takes place at Southern State’s Fayette Campus in Washington C.H. Instructors are recruited from various Ohio county agencies, sheriff and police departments, as well as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Local judges and attorneys also share their experiences and professional knowledge with the students.
For more information about the Basic Peace Officers Training Program, please call Angel Souther at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 5610, for registration information.
The cadets of Southern State Community College’s Basic Peace Officers Training Program were recognized at a special ceremony held Dec. 15, 2010, at the college’s Fayette Campus in Washington Court House.
Thirteen cadets were recognized for completing the six-month program which covers the fundamentals of entry-level peace officer training and includes courses in laws, administrative functions, firearms, human relations, criminal investigations, traffic accident investigations, traffic enforcement, patrols, civil disorders and prisoner bookings.
Guest speaker for the ceremony was Capt. Edwin F. Schmid III of the Fayetteville Police Department, who advised the new cadets about the rigors of the job.
Schmid encouraged the cadets to by further their education in peace keeping. In concert with the Basic Peace Officers Training Program, Southern State also offers an associate’s degree in law enforcement, as well as a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice through a partnership with Ohio University-Chillicothe.
Following Schmid’s address to the students, Robin Roche, commander of the Greenfield Peace Officers Academy, announced award winners. Perfect attendance awards were presented to Brendan L. Culberson, Byron G. Gustin, Robin T. Morris, Jevin D. Smith and John M. Warnecke. The Fighting Spirit Award, in memory of Sgt. Tim Fryer and in recognition of outstanding psychological survival fortitude, was presented to Dustin A. Long. The Top Gun Award, in memory of Deputy Harry Smithson and in recognition of outstanding handgun performance, was presented to Jevin D. Smith. In recognition of outstanding performance by obtaining the highest final score and in recognition of demonstrating outstanding leadership and teamwork, Brendan L. Culberson was presented with both the Academic Award and the Leadership Award.
Presenters at the Dec. 15 event included: Kevin Boys, Ed.D., President of Southern State Community College, who delivered the opening remarks; graduating cadet John M. Warnecke, who provided student remarks; Nicholas L. Thompson, Chief of Police for the city of Hillsboro, who conducted the mock swearing-in ceremony for the police academy; and Ryan McCall, Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs at Southern State Community College, who delivered the closing remarks.
Students who completed the training program include William V. Childers Jr. of Sabina, Brendan L. Culberson of Clarksville, Byron G. Gustin of Washington C.H., Ashley M. Hester of Leesburg, Johnny R. Lake of Leesburg, Dustin A. Long of Jeffersonville, Robin T. Morris of Lynchburg, Jevin D. Smith of Hillsboro, Robert W. Souder of Georgetown and John M. Warnecke of Washington C.H.
Most coursework for the training program takes place at Southern State’s Fayette Campus in Washington C.H. Instructors are recruited from various Ohio county agencies, sheriff and police departments, as well as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Local judges and attorneys also share their experiences and professional knowledge with the students.
For more information about the Basic Peace Officers Training Program, please call Angel Souther at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 5610, for registration information.
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