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• Introduction to Crime Prevention & CPS Certification - Reynoldsburg, Ohio Class 01-2026 (CPT & ILETB Approved)

  • Start
    Tuesday, March 03, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, March 05, 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Reynoldsburg Police 7240 E. Main St. Reynoldsburg Ohio 43068
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  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Reynoldsburg Police Department
  

  
  

  The CPS Certification is also recognized in Indiana and Wisconsin, and 21 hours of Indiana ILETB are approved. 

  Ohio CPT Approved

  Crime Prevention Specialist (21 Assignment-Based hours)

  course number 26CPT376

  
  

  The Ohio Crime Prevention Association will be presenting a three-day Introduction to Crime Prevention Course for sworn and non-sworn professionals interested in beginning crime prevention initiatives or those interested in refreshing their knowledge. Effective Crime Prevention has been seen as a key strategy in reducing crime and violence in our communities. This comprehensive course is designed to address local community needs, ranging from physical security to violence prevention. The course is tailored to the needs of today’s crime prevention and community policing practitioners, with a strong emphasis on programmatic initiatives. It provides practitioners with the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to perform their jobs successfully. 

  
  

  Crime Prevention is the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce it. Crime Prevention means working in partnership, rather than in isolation, and working with concerned citizens to address ways to prevent crime and drug abuse. It means communities and individual citizens learning how to protect themselves and to work together to keep their neighborhoods crime and drug-free. It means law enforcement working with communities, businesses, and service organizations to develop action plans based on information about crime and other problems.

  
  

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:

  
  

  History & Theory of Crime Prevention: Historical overview, theory, and practice

  
  

  Professional Resource & Development: Community programs, youth issues and

  programs, crime analysis, crime prevention marketing, presentation and facilitation, time management, identity, and growing potential leaders, challenges

  
  

  Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: Security Surveys

  
  

  Physical Security: Burglary prevention, facility security, farm/rural crime prevention, loss prevention

  
  

  Personal Safety and Security: Personal safety, crime prevention for youth, crime

  prevention for seniors, prevention of cyber-crimes, violence prevention

  
  

  INSTRUCTORS

  Instructors are known in their profession throughout Ohio with multiple years of expertise in law enforcement, crime prevention, and loss prevention. All instructors for this course are Ohio Certified Crime Prevention Specialists, are active in their profession, and are members of and certified to instruct by the Ohio Crime Prevention Association.

  
  

  
  

  TRAINING INFORMATION

  $375.00 for the 3-day course. Training will be held daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an open lunch break. The Crime Prevention Specialist Exam (CPS) is included with registration cost and will be offered on the last day of the course. Training registration includes: training materials, networking opportunities, a certificate of completion upon successful exam passing, a CPS certificate, and a uniform pin.  And, Ohio BMV produced a CPS license plate. Lodging is the responsibility of each attendee. Also included is a one-year membership to OCPA.  Note: To maintain your CPS certification, you must stay current with your OCPA membership. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  Questions: 

  
  

  Contact:  PRESIDENT JOHN DIPIETRO

  Email:      John.dipietro@ocpa-oh.org

  
  

  The CPS Certification is also recognized in Indiana and Wisconsin, and 24 hours of Indiana ILETB is approved. 

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• District Four Meeting

  • When
    Friday, March 06, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Amazon Distribution Center 3191 River Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45204

   DISTRICT FOUR MEETING:

  Amazon Distribution Center DK4Y

  3191 River Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45204

  9:30AM -1130AM

  Meeting will include a Law Enforcement related presentation along with a tour of the Amazon Distribution Facility.  Attendance will be limited to 30 registrants.  Please register if you plan on attending.  If you show up and are not registered, you may be turned away.  The meeting space inside of the facility has a very limited capacity. Registration will be open thru March 3rd, 2026.

  Light refreshments will be served.

  Parking Instructions:

  When arriving to site from River Rd. regardless of direction you will turn into the 2^nd drive way (passing either the TDR lot coming from the East or passing the Delivery Van lot coming from the west. Follow the Green walking path to get to the front entrance and enter the building at the GFreen circle.

   

   

  
  

  
  

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• House of Worship Security & Risk Management Training - South Central Wisconsin

  • When
    Monday, March 09, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Sauk Prairie Police Dept. 640 13th Street Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
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    11

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  ACTIVE SHOOTER IN PLACES OF WORSHIP

  Houses of Worship can be extremely vulnerable to active shooter attacks because of their location, population, and open-door mentality. There are steps the leadership team can take to minimize the risk of involvement in an active shooter incident. This training will cover those steps and best practices for surviving these types of incidents.

  OTHER CRIMES IN PLACES OF WORSHIP
  

  In addition to active shooter incidents, there is a growing number of property crimes being committed against Houses of Worship, especially theft of funds, burglary, arson, and vandalism.  Even more disturbing, House of Worship members and staff are just as vulnerable to occurrences of personal and physical abuse as in any other location.  Those intent on victimizing the vulnerable know that the forgiving culture and easy-access environment of the House of Worship can inadvertently foster an opportune place to strike.  House of Worship leaders have the responsibility to conscientiously screen candidates, set boundaries, maintain an atmosphere of ethical behavior, and sustain a safe overall environment that is a hallmark of the House of Worship as a place of refuge and peace.

  TRAINING PRESENTATION

  Our presentation will cover topics to educate members, staff, leadership, and clergy on how to protect people and property; prevent accidents, injuries, and neglect; safeguard against loss from crime and theft of funds; and protect members and staff from abuse, liability, false claims, and lawsuits. Protecting those entrusted to your care is a key element of a House of Worship. Taking these proactive steps will demonstrate your care and concern for members, staff, and guests.

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
  

  • Active Shooter
  • Physical Security
    
  • Personal Security
    
  • Youth Safety and Programs
    
  • Risk Management and Emergency Operations Planning
    
  • Financial Security
    
  • Electronic Data Security
  • Organizational Protocol
  • CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) & Crime Prevention Strategies

  WHY ATTEND THIS CLASS

  This training course is designed to inform and educate those responsible for maintaining a safe environment for the people and property associated with churches, chapels, synagogues, temples, mosques, or any other place of worship we reverently call a House of Worship.  This course will assist in helping House of Worship leaders learn how to prevent, avoid, and control various risks associated with the members, staff, guests, and buildings that make up your House of Worship.  Fortunately, most of the crimes mentioned above are preventable!

  FBI statistics reveal that property crimes listed above are the primary ones that are costing Houses of Worship nearly 500 Million Dollars in lost funds and insurance costs, not to mention the loss of parishioners. 

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  Clergy - Management - Security Teams - Staff - Religion Members - Crime Prevention Practitioners - Community Policing Officers

  INSTRUCTORS

  OCPA instructors are experienced law enforcement officers who have earned the Ohio & Wisconsin Crime Prevention Association's Certified Prevention Specialist designation. They are well-versed in safety and committed to delivering the course with a professional, insightful approach.

  Questions? Please contact President John DiPietro, CPS, ICPS, CLEE, NCPS II

  EMAIL:   john.dipietro@ocpa-oh.org

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• 2026 Midwestern States Conference Attendee Registration

  • Start
    Sunday, March 22, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Garden Inn - 6165 Levis Commons blvd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
  • Spaces left
    250
  • Registered
    39 registrants

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  3-Day Conference Fee:
  OCPA Member $349
  Non-member $399

  HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Attendees/guests may make their reservation for the nights of Sunday, March 22nd through Wednesday, March 25th by using the reservation link or calling (419)873-0700  and referencing "OCPA 2026 Annual Conference". 

  The special group rate of $110.00 plus applicable taxes per night is available through [March 19, 2026] at 11:59 p.m. or until all blocked rooms have been reserved, whichever comes first.  

  PAYMENT: All guests must provide a card when making a reservation. This card will only be charged if a guest does not show up on their arrival date. Otherwise, all guests are asked for a method of payment upon arrival that will pay for their stay. 

  If an attendee will not have the physical card paying for their room at check in (or would prefer to otherwise pre-arrange payment), they should make arrangements with the hotel prior to arrival. 

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• 2026 Midwestern States Crime Prevention Conference Exhibitor Registration

  • Start
    Sunday, March 22, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Garden Inn - 6165 Levis Commons blvd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
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    24

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  Exhibitor Table

  We would like to invite all interested exhibitors to display their services and products on Monday, March 23rd through Tuesday, March 24th at the conference exhibitor showcase. Exhibit hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.  The exhibitor showcase will be held in the open area where lunch will be served to attendees and will give your organization the opportunity to share your resources with crime prevention practitioners from throughout the Midwest.

  Exhibitor space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  Exhibitor benefits include a conference registration list including email addresses, invitations to evening networking events, and a listing in the conference program.

  Exhibitor space includes one eight-foot table, two chairs, access to a 5-amp electrical drop, and free Wi-Fi.

  Exhibitor Table Costs:

  For-profit Organization: $350.00

  Non-profit Organization with 501-C-3/4:$135.00

  Government Agency: Free (Does not include lunches or special event attendance)

  Additional Tables: $100.00

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• 2026 Midwestern States Crime Prevention Conference Sponsor Registration

  • Start
    Sunday, March 22, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Garden Inn - 6165 Levis Commons blvd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

      ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRAINING SPONSOR.pdfPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

  
  

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• Introduction to Crime Prevention & CPS Certification - Whitehouse, Ohio Class 02-2026 (CPT & ILETB Approved)

  • Start
    Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, May 01, 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Whitehouse Police 6925 Providence Street Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
  • Spaces left
    23
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Whitehouse Police Department
  

  
  

  The CPS Certification is also recognized in Indiana and Wisconsin, and 21 hours of Indiana ILETB are approved

  21 hours of Ohio OPTOA CPT are approved 

  
  

  The Ohio Crime Prevention Association will be presenting a three-day Introduction to Crime Prevention Course for sworn and non-sworn professionals interested in beginning crime prevention initiatives or those interested in refreshing their knowledge. Effective Crime Prevention has been seen as a key strategy in reducing crime and violence in our communities. This comprehensive course is designed to address local community needs, ranging from physical security to violence prevention. The course is tailored to the needs of today’s crime prevention and community policing practitioners, with a strong emphasis on programmatic initiatives. It provides practitioners with the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to perform their jobs successfully. 

  
  

  Crime Prevention is the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce it. Crime Prevention means working in partnership, rather than in isolation, and working with concerned citizens to address ways to prevent crime and drug abuse. It means communities and individual citizens learning how to protect themselves and to work together to keep their neighborhoods crime and drug-free. It means law enforcement working with communities, businesses, and service organizations to develop action plans based on information about crime and other problems.

  
  

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:

  
  

  History & Theory of Crime Prevention: Historical overview, theory, and practice

  
  

  Professional Resource & Development: Community programs, youth issues and

  programs, crime analysis, crime prevention marketing, presentation and facilitation, time management, identity, and growing potential leaders, challenges

  
  

  Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: Security Surveys

  
  

  Physical Security: Burglary prevention, facility security, farm/rural crime prevention, loss prevention

  
  

  Personal Safety and Security: Personal safety, crime prevention for youth, crime

  prevention for seniors, prevention of cyber-crimes, violence prevention

  
  

  INSTRUCTORS

  Instructors are known in their profession throughout Ohio with multiple years of expertise in law enforcement, crime prevention, and loss prevention. All instructors for this course are Ohio Certified Crime Prevention Specialists, are active in their profession, and are members of and certified to instruct by the Ohio Crime Prevention Association.

  
  

  
  

  TRAINING INFORMATION

  $375.00 for the 3-day course. Training will be held daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an open lunch break. The Crime Prevention Specialist Exam (CPS) is included with registration cost and will be offered on the last day of the course. Training registration includes: training materials, networking opportunities, a certificate of completion upon successful exam passing, a CPS certificate, and a uniform pin.  And, Ohio BMV produced a CPS license plate. Lodging is the responsibility of each attendee. Also included is a one-year membership to OCPA.  Note: To maintain your CPS certification, you must stay current with your OCPA membership. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Click Here to Download Training Announcement

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Questions: 

  
  

  Contact:  PRESIDENT JOHN DIPIETRO

  Email:      John.dipietro@ocpa-oh.org

  
  

  The CPS Certification is also recognized in Indiana and Wisconsin, and 24 hours of Indiana ILETB is approved. 

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• House of Worship Security & Risk Management Training NORTHEAST OHIO CPT APPROVED

  • When
    Thursday, June 25, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Stark County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Training Center 143 1st ST SE Massillon, Ohio 44646
  • Spaces left
    34
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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   OPOTA CPT APPROVED: 5 Assignment-Based hours course number 26CPT269 

   Indiana Law Enforcement Academy: ILETB Hours Approved 

   HOSTED BY 

  
  

   STARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE  

  ACTIVE SHOOTER IN PLACES OF WORSHIP

  Houses of Worship can be extremely vulnerable to active shooter attacks because of their location, population, and open-door mentality.  There are certain steps the leadership team can take to minimize the risk of being involved in an active shooter incident and this training will not only cover those steps, but will also cover best practices to survive these types of incidents.

  OTHER CRIMES IN PLACES OF WORSHIP
  

  In addition to active shooter incidents, there is a growing number of property crimes being committed against Houses of Worship, especially theft of funds, burglary, arson, and vandalism.  Even more disturbing, House of Worship members and staff are just as vulnerable to occurrences of personal and physical abuse as in any other location.  Those intent on victimizing the vulnerable know that the forgiving culture and easy-access environment of the House of Worship can inadvertently foster an opportune place to strike.  House of Worship leaders have the responsibility to conscientiously screen candidates, set boundaries, maintain an atmosphere of ethical behavior, and sustain a safe overall environment that is a hallmark of the House of Worship as a place of refuge and peace.

  TRAINING PRESENTATION

  Our presentation will cover topics to educate members, staff, leadership, and clergy on how to protect people and property; preventing accidents, injury, and neglect, safeguarding against loss from crime and theft of funds, protecting members and staff from abuse, liability, false claims, and lawsuits.  Protection of those entrusted to your care is a key element of a House of Worship.  Taking these proactive steps will demonstrate your care and concern for the members, staff, and guests.

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
  

  • Active Shooter
  • Physical Security
    
  • Personal Security
    
  • Youth Safety and Programs
    
  • Risk Management and Emergency Operations Planning
    
  • Financial Security
    
  • Electronic Data Security
  • Organizational Protocol
  • CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) & Crime Prevention Strategies

  WHY ATTEND THIS CLASS

  This training course is designed to inform and educate those responsible for maintaining a safe environment for the people and property associated with churches, chapels, synagogues, temples, mosques, or any other place of worship we reverently call a House of Worship.  This course will assist in helping House of Worship leaders learn how to prevent, avoid, and control various risks associated with the members, staff, guests, and buildings that make up your House of Worship.  Fortunately, most of the crimes mentioned above are preventable!

  FBI statistics reveal that property crimes listed above are the primary ones that are costing Houses of Worship nearly 500 Million Dollars in lost funds and insurance costs, not to mention the loss of parishioners. 

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  Clergy - Management - Security Teams - Staff - Religion Members - Crime Prevention Practitioners - Community Policing Officers

  INSTRUCTORS

  OCPA  instructors are experienced law enforcement officers who have earned the Ohio Crime Prevention Association's Certified Prevention Specialist designation.   They are well-versed in safety and are committed to presenting the course using a professional and insightful approach.

  Questions? Please contact President John DiPietro, CPS, ICPS, CLEE,  NCPS II

  EMAIL:   john.dipietro@ocpa-oh.org

  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLIER
  

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