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Pictured: Notebooks and diploma on wooden table, chair with soldier uniform against flag of United States indoors. Military education.

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November 8, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: Columbus The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 174th Academy Class graduated today after 30 weeks of intense training. Director Andy Wilson, Ohio Department of Public Safety; and Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent; provided remarks. United States Marshal Michael D. Black, Southern District of Ohio, delivered the commencement address to the 40 members of the Patrol’s 174th Academy Class. Judge David A. Trimmer, Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, issued the Oath of Office. Courses completed by the 174th class include crash investigation, criminal and traffic law, detection of impaired drivers, firearms, physical fitness, self-defense, and emergency vehicle operations.

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11 Wright State University Lake Campus men and women are now one step closer to protecting and serving residents. On Monday evening in Celina, cadets with the Wright State University Lake Campus Police Academy graduated and received their certificates from the program. The cadets completed 770 of academy training that covered a wide range of law enforcement curriculum including education in firearms, self defense, driving, crisis intervention, criminal investigations, and so much more. Many of Monday night's graduating cadets already have jobs lined up in area police departments, something that Wright State instructors say is a huge need in society.

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The Summer Safety City Academy wraps up another year of teaching kids’ various ways to stay safe. Friday afternoon was the final group of graduates to get their certificates from safety city. Around 250 kids graduated this summer from the four weeks they held the academy.   During the week, the students learn about how to deal with strangers, some self-defense moves, fire safety, and what to do if you come across a gun or an unfamiliar pet.   

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Lifewise Academy is getting ready to spread the word of the Lord to more students across the state and country this coming school year. They are holding a two-day summit in Van Wert for their bible focused instructors before the next school year starts. Lifewise is a religious instruction program, that happens during the school day but off of school property.