Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy shows how officers prepare for life-or-death situations

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) in London is giving a first look at how the state’s law enforcement officers train for life-or-death situations.

As shown on News Center 7 at 5:30, instructors walked our crew through different search scenarios, and even showed off how to do a PIT maneuver.

    “Our main goal here at OPOTA is to train for confidence, not completion,” James Cyphers, OPOTA’s executive director, said.

    Cyphers said the state’s peace officers have to get a yearly certification…

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