2026 Training Opportunities

Our primary responsibility is the professional development and education of police personnel, representing the values of professionalism embraced by the City of Columbus and Division of Police.

The below classes unless noted otherwise are open to all certified law enforcement officers who are presently employed by a law enforcement agency. A Columbus Police Officer will confirm your employment prior to your attendance. Registration for these classes will be completed by email only. If you have questions regarding any of these classes please email the Advanced Training Staff. For internal Columbus Police Personnel, follow DD 9.01 and fill out the Elective Course Registration Form(PDF, 114KB) .

2026 Training Opportunities

Course Name Date Cost Details Register
Leadership for Women in Policing August 10-12, 2026 $500 Course Objectives In law enforcement today, women experience unique obstacles and barriers when seeking opportunity and promotion within their respective police agencies. Register Now
LexisNexis – Accurint One August 20, 2026 FREE Attendees will experience cutting-edge technology through interactive demonstrations of the Accurint One™ platform. Register Now
Basic Bike School September 7-11, 2026 $375 This 40-hour course is designed to equip officers with the skills and mindset needed to safely and effectively utilize a police bicycle for patrol duties. - learn more(PDF, 716KB) CLASS IS FULL
Thought to Threat: Behavioral Patterns of High-Risk Offenders September 8-11, 2026 $475 This immersive course provides an in-depth exploration of the behavioral, psychological, and criminal patterns that precede violent and sexually motivated offenses. Register Now
Basic Shooting Incident Analysis & Reconstruction September 14-18, 2026 $950 This course is an in-depth look at shooting reconstruction covering topics from the firearms and evidence to documentation and testimony. - learn more(PDF, 4MB) Register Now
Introduction to Financial Crime and Cryptocurrency Investigations September 21-22, 2026 $400 Instruction focuses on identifying the type of financial crime along with collecting and preserving evidence. Register Now
Basic Bike School September 21-25, 2026 $375 This 40-hour course is designed to equip officers with the skills and mindset needed to safely and effectively utilize a police bicycle for patrol duties. - learn more(PDF, 716KB) CLASS IS FULL
Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations September 21-22, 2026 Undetermined This 40-hour course includes classroom instruction and controlled exercises structured to give law enforcement officers practical experience in the evaluation of the adverse effects of alcohol/drugs on driving ability. Registration TBD
OVI 2 - Advanced SFST September 21-25, 2026 FREE Instruction focuses on identifying the type of financial crime along with collecting and preserving evidence. - learn more(PDF, 184KB) Register Now
Force Science -Advanced Instructional Methods Course September 29 - October 1, 2026 $1,595 This hybrid course takes a transformative approach, blending self-paced online modules with dynamic, in-person workshops designed to emphasize the practical application of material tailored to your specific area of law enforcement training. Register Now
Leadership for Troubling Times October 5-7, 2026 $425 This course, utilizing practical exercises and department-tested theories, teaches the core principles needed of every leader from new recruits to chiefs. Register Now
LEVA Forensic Audio Fundamentals October 5-9, 2026 $1,875 Students will learn how to improve audio recording issues with currently available software tools, including an in depth review of the iZotope RX software features and processes.  Attendees will also receive information on forensic audio reference resources. Register Now
Dialogue Training October 5-9, 2026 $375 Immerse yourself in a transformative learning experience, gaining certification as a pioneer of 21st century public order policing. - learn more(PDF, 1MB) Register Now
LEVA Forensic Audio Advanced October 12-16, 2026 $2,250 This course builds on the concepts of the Forensic Audio Fundamentals course. Students will learn through lecture and hands-on exercises, how to work with audio hardware and software tools, to perform more complex audio editing, processing, and signal analysis. Multiple hands-on exercises will be included during each module. Register Now
5-Day Homicide Investigations October 12-16, 2026 $550 This five day training module will provide the attendee with the skills and competency to conduct complete and thorough homicide investigations with prosecutorial merit.  Register Now
Analyzing Criminal Behavior October 14-16, 2026 $475 The goal of this high impact, interactive course is to provide the participant with the knowledge, tools and investigative steps necessary to conduct thorough investigations.  Register Now
OVI 4 (ARIDE) October 19-20, 2026 FREE This course provides a review of the SFST administration, as well as an overview of seven drug categories as used in the Drug Evaluation and Classification program. - learn more(PDF, 186KB) Register Now
Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior November 16-18, 2026 $400 This course introduces, identifies, and evaluates the concepts of normal and abnormal behavior leading to dangerousness.  Register Now
TriTech Forensics Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis November 16-21, 2026 $1,050 The purpose of the course is to provide a fundamental understanding of the underlying scientific principles related to bloodstain pattern analysis and their application to actual casework. Register Now
Cell Phone Investigations November 17-19, 2026 $350 Cell phones evidence can exist in many places, the records, the device, and even the cloud. And in a best case scenario, we will want to get all of that data and compare it. This course will cover all of those ways, explain how to get the evidence, preserve is, and prepare it for trial. Register Now
Killers and Their Victims December 14-15, 2026 $400 Discussions will include who killers are, their motivations to kill, what weapons they utilize to kill, and what they do with their victims’ remains. Register Now
Death Investigation for the 1st Officer on Scene December 15-16, 2026 $325 This two-day training provides first responders and supervisors with the knowledge, skills, and procedures necessary to conduct thorough initial and follow-up investigations into deaths. Register Now
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