2024 FEBRUARY PISTOL WORKSHOP
2024-02-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Amberley Village Police Department, 7149 Ridge Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45237, United States
DATE: February 29, 2024
TIME: 9:00-10:00; 10:00-11:00; 11:00-12:00
LOCATION: Amberley Village Police Department Range
TRAINING TOPIC OF THE MONTH: Grip
A firm and consistent grip of the pistol, through rapid strings of fire, is key to maintaining precision and accuracy. We will focus on establishing a proper grip of the pistol and maintaining consistent pressures during dry and live strings of fire, to minimize unnecessary influence into the gun.
We will run three separate 1-hour block sessions. Please arrive at either 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 for your block of training.
ROUND COUNT: 100
1 HR CPT APPROVED – 24CPT219
Amberley Village Police Department
7149 Ridge Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45237
For questions contact: Kenney Bertz: kbertz@montgomeryohio.gov Mike Lang: mlang@indianhill.gov John Burton: jburton@amberleyvillage.org

2024 March Social Meeting
2024-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | R. G. Cribbet Center (Fairfax Recreation Center), 5903 Hawthorne Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45227, United States
March 14th, 2024
Fairfax Recreation Center
Hawthorne and Lonsdale Avenues (Next to Fairfax PD)
6:00 PM Kickoff
Meeting immediately following dinner

Host Agencies
Fairfax PD, Clermont Co SO, Children’s Hospital Security, Mariemont PD, Milford PD, Newtown PD, Ohio State Patrol, Terrace Park PD, Bramble Towing, Business Intelligence Inc.

2024 April Social Meeting
2024-04-11 18:00 | Delhi Senior Center, 647 Neeb Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45233, United States
April 11th, 2024
Delhi Senior Center
647 Neeb Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
6:00 PM Kickoff
Meeting immediately following dinner

Host Agencies
Delhi Twp PD, Addyston PD, Cheviot PD, Mt St Joe PD, ADT Security, Delhi Citizens on Patrol, Rumpke Safety Dept, IRS

HCPA Target Shoot And HR 218 Certifications
2024-04-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association, 6501 River Rd, Harrison, OH, 45030, United States
2024
H.C.PA. Monthly Shoot Dates and HR.218 Certifications
April 18, June 20, August15 and October 17. Time: 0900 to 1500 hrs.
Eye and hearing protection is mandatory.
Where: Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association, 6501 River Road, New Baltimore, Ohio 45030
Note: Modified hours of operation and revised course of fire for monthly shoots:
Stage 1. Distance: 2 yards Time: 25 seconds Rounds: 12
Action: On signal, draw and fire 6 rounds with dominant hand and six rounds with non-dominant hand. Holster.
Stage 2. Distance: 3 yards Time :6 seconds Rounds: 6
Action: On signal, draw and fire two rounds into the scorable area of target , and one round to the head. (Head shot is 10 points). Holster. Repeat.
Stage 3A. Distance: 3 yards Time : 8 seconds Rounds: 6
Action: On signal, draw and fire 6 rounds into scoreable area of target with dominant hand only. Remain at the high ready position with the handgun in the dominant hand.
Stage 3B. Distance: 3 yards Time: 8 seconds Rounds: 6
Action: On signal, transfer handgun to non-dominant hand and fire 6 rounds into the scoreable area of target. Holster.
Stage 4. Distance: 7 yards Time 8 seconds. Rounds 6
Action: On signal, draw and fire six rounds into the scoreable area of target. Holster.
Stage 5. Distance 15 yards Time: 12 seconds. Rounds: 6
Action: On signal, draw and fire three (3) rounds). Remove magazine, reinsert and fire three (3) rounds into scoreable area of target.
Stage 6. Distance: 20 yards. Time: 8 seconds Rounds: 8
Action: On signal draw and fire eight rounds into scorable area of target.
Unload and make pistol safe (Magazine out, slide locked back and chamber empty) Holster.
Total 50 rounds. Cost $5.00. H.R.218 Cost $10.00
Each course of fire counts as one shoot for awards program. Award participants must register four scores in 2024 and shoot on a minimum of two different dates for award eligibility.
Open to all City, County, Federal, and private police agencies including retired members.
Contact: David W. Voss dvoss@cheviot.org

2024 May Social Meeting
2024-05-09 18:00 - 22:00 | The Grove, 9158 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45231, United States
May 9th, 2024
The Grove
9158 Winton Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
6:00 PM Kickoff
Meeting immediately following dinner

Host Agencies
Springfield Twp PD, Glendale PD, Mt Healthy PD, North College Hill PD, Forest Park PD, BCI, Lockland PD

2024 Brew N Badges
2024-06-01 17:30 - 22:00 | St Benard Pavilion, 4700 Aquatic Ctr Dr, St Bernard, OH, 45217, United States
BREW N’ BADGES
JUNE 1, 2024
5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
St Bernard Pavilion, 4700 Aquatic Ctr Dr, St Bernard, OH 45217
$20 Per Person ~ 2 Drink Tokens, Stainless Steel Beer Cup & Food Token
Pickleball Tournament ~ $10 Per Team
Limited Edition Collaboration with Wiedemann’s Brewery ~ Collector’s Edition 6 packs Featuring Each HCPA Special Team’s Label
ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT FOR $20!!!

2024 June Social Meeting
2024-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Amberley Village Fire Dep, 7149 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45237, United States
June 13th, 2024
Amberley Village FD
7149 Ridge Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237
6:00 PM Kickoff
Meeting immediately following dinner

Host Agencies
Amberley Village PD, Deer Park PD, Golf Manor PD, DEA, FBI, US Secret Service, Ohio Casino Control, Cincinnati State PD, Pension Corp of America, Cinti Bell Security

HCPA Target Shoot And HR 218 Certification
2024-06-20 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association, 6501 River Rd, Harrison, OH, 45030, United States

2024 July Social Meeting
2024-07-11 18:00 - 21:00 | St Gertrude School, 6543 Miami Ave, Madeira, OH, 45243, United States
July 11th, 2024
St Gertrude Church
6543 Miami Ave
Madeira, Ohio 45243
6:00 PM Kickoff
Meeting immediately following dinner

COME GET YOUR ICE CREAM AS WELL TO COOL DOWN FROM THESE SCORCHING TEMPS!!!!

Host Agencies
Madeira PD, Montgomery PD, Indian Hill PD, Autoworks, American Financial, ATF, Tri Health Security, Loveland PD, Miller-Valentine Group

July HCPA Monthly Pistol Training
2024-07-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Indian Hill Range, 7270 Glendale Milford Road, OH, 45150, United States
HCPA Monthly Pistol Training

DATE: July 17, 2024
TIME: 9:00-10:00; 10:00-11:00; 11:00-12:00
LOCATION: Indian Hill Rangers Police Department Range

TRAINING TOPIC OF THE MONTH: Lateral Movement
Students will receive instruction on lateral movement. This block of instruction demonstrates the most efficient ways of entering and exiting from a shooting position. This block will also discuss the concept of shooting multiple targets while moving laterally. Students will perform dry and live fire drills on the range.
We will run three separate 1-hour block sessions. Please arrive at either 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 for your block of training. Please use the following link to sign up for your block of instruction. If all spots have been filled, please email John Burton to let him know and we will add additional slots.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A48ABAE2EA1FD0-50143477-hcpa#/
ROUND COUNT: 50-100
**The July Pistol Workshop is approved for CPT credit under course number 24CPT969**
Indian Hill Rangers Police Range
7100 Glendale Milford Road Milford, OH 45150

For questions contact:
Kenney Bertz: kbertz@montgomeryohio.gov
Mike Lang: mlang@indianhill.gov
John Burton: jburton@amberleyvillage.org

2024 August Social Meeting
2024-08-08 18:00 - 21:00 | OTR Stillhouse, 2017 Branch St, Cincinnati, OH, 45214, United States
August 8th, 2024
OTR Stillhouse
2017 Branch St
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
Next to Cincinnati FOP Lodge
6:00 PM Kickoff
Meeting immediately following dinner
Host Agencies
Cincinnati PD, Cincinnati Associate Police Captains, COPFCU, FOPA Lodge #4, Galls, Cincinnati Safety Upfitters, Cincinnati Reds, UCPD

August HCPA Monthly Pistol Training
2024-08-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Indian Hill Range, 7270 Glendale Milford Road, OH, 45150, United States
HCPA Monthly Pistol Training
DATE: August 29, 2024
TIME: 9:00-10:00; 10:00-11:00; 11:00-12:00
LOCATION: Indian Hill Rangers Police Department Range

TRAINING TOPIC OF THE MONTH: Forward/Rearward Movement
Students will receive instruction on forward and rearward movements. This block of instruction demonstrates the most efficient ways of driving and retreating from a target, while aggressively shooting on the move. Students will perform dry and live fire drills on the range.
We will run three separate 1-hour block sessions. Please arrive at either 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 for your block of training. Please use the following link to sign up for your block of instruction. If all spots have been filled, please email John Burton to let him know and we will add additional slots.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A48ABAE2EA1FD0-50380521-hcpa#/
ROUND COUNT: 50-100
**The August Pistol Workshop has been submitted for approval for CPT credit.**
Indian Hill Rangers Police Range
7100 Glendale Milford Road Milford, OH 45150

For questions contact:
Kenney Bertz: kbertz@montgomeryohio.gov
Mike Lang: mlang@indianhill.gov
John Burton: jburton@amberleyvillage.org

2024 September Social Meeting
2024-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Cincinnati Donauschwaben, 4290 Dry Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45252, United States
September 12th, 2024
Cincinnati Donauschwaben
4290 Dry Ridge Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45252
6:00 PM Kickoff
Meeting immediately following dinner
Host Agencies
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Hamilton County Coroner’s Office, Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office, Hamilton County Bailiff’s Office, Hamilton County Probation, Hamilton County Communications Center, Hamilton County Parks

October Social Meeting
2024-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Green Twp Senior Citizens Center, 3620 Epley Lane, cincinnati, OH, 45247, United States
October 10th, 2024
Green Twp Senior Center
3620 Epley
Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
6:00 PM Kickoff
Meeting immediately following dinner
Host Agencies
Green Twp PD, Springdale PD, Greenhills PD, US Marshals, Federal Reserve, Mobilcomm, SPCA, Xavier Univ PD, Norwood PD, Elmwood PD

October HCPA Monthly Pistol Training
2024-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Indian Hill Range, 7270 Glendale Milford Road, OH, 45150, United States
DATE: October 23, 2024
TIME: 9:00-10:00; 10:00-11:00; 11:00-12:00
LOCATION: Indian Hill Rangers Police Department Range

TRAINING TOPIC OF THE MONTH: Reloads (Static/On the Move)
Students will receive instruction on reloads. This block of instruction will focus on efficient reloads, both static and on the move. Students will perform dry and live fire drills on the range.
We will run three separate 1-hour block sessions. Please arrive at either 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 for your block of training. Please use the following link to sign up for your block of instruction. If all spots have been filled, please email John Burton to let him know and we will add additional slots.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A48ABAE2EA1FD0-51170114-hcpa#/
ROUND COUNT: 50-100
**The October Pistol Workshop has been submitted for approval for CPT credit.**
Indian Hill Rangers Police Range
7100 Glendale Milford Road Milford, OH 45150
For questions contact:
Kenney Bertz: kbertz@montgomeryohio.gov
Mike Lang: mlang@indianhill.gov
John Burton: jburton@amberleyvillage.org

November Social Meeting
2024-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Colerain Twp Senior Cener, 4300 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, Oh, 45251
November 14th, 2024
Colerain Twp Senior Center
4300 Springdale Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
6:00 PM Kickoff
Meeting immediately following dinner
Host Agencies
Colerain Township Pd, Reading Pd, Harrison PD, Wyoming PD, Woodlawn PD, Lockland PD, JTM, SKYE, Summit Behavioral

Vennemeier Benefit Bengals Watch Party
2024-11-17 15:00 - 21:00 | Jim And Jack’s, 3456 River Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45204, United States

December Social Meeting
2024-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Evendale Recreation Center, 10500 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
December 12th, 2024
Evendale Recreation Center
10500 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
6:00 PM Kickoff
Meeting immediately following dinner
Host Agencies
Evendale Pd, Sharonville Pd, Blue Ash PD, RCIC, Parr Public Safety Equipment

Strategic Suspect Interview Techniques
2025-01-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Sharonville Fire Department Station 86, 11637 Chester Rd, Sharonville, OH, 45246, United States
Hamilton County
Fire Investigation Unit
Strategic Suspect Interview Techniques
For Law Enforcement and Fire Investigators

Strategic interviewing is a vital, yet often overlooked, component of fire and explosive investigative methods and tools. During the presentation, previous interview videos will be utilized as examples. Presented by ATF Special Agent Dino Balos, this course provides easy and realistic suspect interview techniques to strengthen arson and explosive cases.

Course Topics:
– Rapport Simplified (including serial arsonists)
– How to Recognize a Suspect’s “Cooperation Bait”
– Miranda Matters: How to Spot Overlooked Opportunities
– How to Pass the Ultimate Test of Voluntary Suspect Statements
– Strategic Bluffs
– Boxed in by Lies (“The False-X Factor”)
– Situational Themes, De-escalation, and the CSI Effect
– Gathering the Elements of the Offense & Covering the Legal Defenses
– Recording Interviews / Report Writing for the millennial & Gen Z audience
– Closing and Trial Readiness
– The Strategic Use of Federal firearms, explosives, and arson laws
Location: Sharonville Fire Department Station 86, 11637 Chester Rd. Sharonville, Oh 45246

Date/Time: January 15, 2025, or January 16, 2025, starting at 8:00am (Doughnuts and lunch provided)

Cost: $45
Instructor: Special Agent Dino Balas, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). ATF Special Agent Dino Balas is a 26-year federal law enforcement officer. He is a certified ATF instructor who has investigated hundreds of firearms, explosives, and arson cases — many of which were supported by reliable confessions as evidence — and has testified concerning confessions or admissions made to him as part of the prosecution’s case-in-chief.

Use the following website to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strategic-suspect-interview-techniques-tickets-1048927409117?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=

2025 Annual Awards & Installation Banquet
2025-01-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Montgomery Inn, 9440 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH, 45242, United States

SOCIAL MEDIA & OPEN SOURCE INVESTIGATIONS
2025-02-20 08:30 - 2025-02-21 16:30 | Colerain Twp Police Department, 4200 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45251, United States
This two-day Social Media & Open Source Investigations course is designed to equip law enforcement officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to gather information from publicly available sources, such as social media, websites, and other online platforms. The course will cover a range of topics, including the legal and ethical considerations involved in conducting social media & Open Source (OSINT) investigations, the identification and evaluation of online sources, and the use of specialized tools and techniques for data analysis and verification. Participants will learn how to leverage social media platforms to identify and track criminal activity, monitor threat indicators, and gather evidence for investigations.
Throughout the training, officers will be encouraged to practice their skills through hands-on exercises and case studies, enabling them to develop a practical understanding of how to use social media and OSINT in real-world scenarios.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Legal issues regarding Social Media & Open Source Investigations
Anonymizing techniques
Open Source investigations
Social Media investigations
(Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat)
Handling exigent circumstances on Social Media
Execution of legal process to Social Media
How to document your search
How to preserve digital evidence
Exercises for students to demonstrate proficiency
Students will be given a FREE list of investigative resources in the class and shown numerous free databases/resources during the class.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Officers, Detectives, SRO’s,
Dispatchers, Crime Analysts, etc.
RESTRICTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
PERSONNEL
WHAT TO BRING:
This is a hands-on course, students
are required to bring a laptop or
tablet with internet access.
COST:
$375 per student
$325 groups of three or more

February HCPA Monthly Pistol Training
2025-02-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Amberley Village Police Department, 7149 Ridge Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45237, United States
DATE: February 24, 2025
TIME: 9:00-10:00; 10:00-11:00; 11:00-12:00
LOCATION: Amberley Village Police Department Range
TRAINING TOPIC OF THE MONTH: Grip
The February H.C.P.A. training block will focus on the skill of establishing a proper grip when shooting a pistol.
We will run three separate 1-hour block sessions. Please arrive at either 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 for your block of training. Please use the following link to sign up for your block of instruction. If all spots have been filled, please email John Burton to let him know and we will add additional slots.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A48ABAE2EA1FD0-54885037-hcpa
ROUND COUNT: 50-100
**The February Pistol Workshop has been submitted for approval for CPT credit.**
For questions contact:
Kenney Bertz: kbertz@montgomeryohio.gov
Mike Lang: mlang@indianhill.gov
John Burton: jburton@amberleyvillage.org

Honor The Fallen Fundraiser
2025-03-01 14:00 - 22:00 | Karrikin Distillery, 3717 Jonlen Drive, Fairfax, Ohio, 45227

March HCPA Monthly Pistol Training
2025-03-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Indian Hill Range, 7270 Glendale Milford Road, OH, 45150, United States
DATE: March 10, 2025
TIME: 9:00-10:00; 10:00-11:00; 11:00-12:00
LOCATION: Indian Hill Police Range
TRAINING TOPIC OF THE MONTH: Trigger Press
The March H.C.P.A. training block will focus on developing an efficient trigger press at speed.
EQUIPMENT: Please bring your duty pistol, 3 magazines, a belt-mounted holster, hearing and eye protection, and 50-100 rounds of ammunition.
We will run three separate 1-hour block sessions. Please arrive at either 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 for your block of training. Please use the following link to sign up for your block of instruction. If all spots have been filled, please email John Burton to let him know and we will add additional slots.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A48ABAE2EA1FD0-55126264-hcpa#/
ROUND COUNT: 50-100
**The March Pistol Workshop has been submitted for approval for CPT credit.**
For questions contact:
Kenney Bertz: kbertz@montgomeryohio.gov
Mike Lang: mlang@indianhill.gov
John Burton: jburton@amberleyvillage.org

2025 March Social Meeting
2025-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 | R. G. Cribbet Center (Fairfax Recreation Center), 5903 Hawthorne Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45227, United States

WILLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
2025-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | 11083 Hamilton Ave, 11083 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45231, United States

2025 April Social Meeting
2025-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Delhi Event Center, 5031 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45238, United States
April 10th, 2025
Location:
Delhi Event Center
5031 Delhi Rd
Delhi, Oh 45238
6:00 PM Kickoff
Come Get You Some Proud Rooster’s Fried Chicken
and Ice Cream for dessert!!
Meeting immediately following dinner
Host Agencies
Delhi Twp PD, Addyston PD, Cheviot PD, Mt St Joe PD, ADT Security, Delhi Citizens on Patrol, Rumpke Safety Dept, IRS
