Nine graduates from the Northwest State Community College Law Enforcement Academy were honored last evening during a special ceremony. The class successfully completed both the state certification exam and the physical fitness requirements of the program. All nine graduates have also passed the 200-question Ohio Peace Officer Training Association (OPOTA) Certification examination, which is a requirement to become a law enforcement officer in the State of Ohio.
The following graduates were recognized:
Brianne Basilius (New Bavaria), Emilyanne Cox (West Unity), Ashlyn Figy (West Unity), Kelley Foor (Defiance), Zane Garber (Liberty Center), Austin Krueger (Toledo), Cole Niese (Leipsic), Isaiah Rittenhouse (Colverdale), Dillon Schwiebert (Holgate)
Several students from the graduating class received additional recognition:
Top Gun Award: Brianne Basilius
Top Driver Award: Dillon Schwiebert
Top Test Score Award: Cole Niese (97%)
Deputy Allen D. Ohlrich Outstanding Cadet Award: Emilyanne Cox
The Northwest State Community College Law Enforcement Academy is an eight-month program that is offered annually. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 5:00-10:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. A new class is forming now and is scheduled to begin in August. For more information on the academy, contact the NSCC admissions team at 419.267.1320 or visit NorthwestState.edu online.
