2025 August Social Meeting
2025-08-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Montgomery Inn Boathouse, 925 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
August 14th, 2025
Location:
Montgomery Inn Boathouse
925 Riverside Dr
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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

HR 218 Certifications Monthly Shoot
2025-08-21 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association, 6501 River Rd, Harrison, OH, 45030, United States
HR.218 Certifications Monthly Shoot
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 2025 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

Cigars, Bourbon and Badges IV
2025-08-23 18:00 - 22:00 | The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Campus, 8485 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45236, United States
🚔 All Units, Be Advised: Good Times Incoming! 🚔
Cigars, Bourbon & Badges IV📅 August 23, 2025🕕 1800 hours📍 Your official destination for off-duty fun
For just $50, you’ll get event access plus a fully loaded swag bag valued at $78—no need for backup, we’ve got you covered.
Come kick back with the crew, enjoy premium cigars, bold bourbon, and the kind of camaraderie that doesn’t need a radio call.
👮‍♂️ Law enforcement, bourbon lovers, and supporters—this one’s for you.Let’s make this a night to remember.10-4, we’ll see you there. 🥃🚬
🔗 Use the link below to purchase your tickets:

General Admission to Cigars, Bourbon and Badges IV

August HCPA Monthly Pistol Training
2025-08-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Indian Hill Range, 7270 Glendale Milford Road, OH, 45150, United States
DATE: August 25, 2025
TIME: 9:00-10:00; 10:00-11:00; 11:00-12:00
LOCATION: Indian Hill Police Range
TRAINING TOPIC OF THE MONTH: Movement

The August H.C.P.A. training block will focus on efficient forward and rearward movement.

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/8050A48ABAE2EA1FD0-57537602-hcpa#/

ROUND COUNT: 50-100

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

2025 September Social Meeting
2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Montgomery Inn Boathouse, 925 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
September 11th, 2025

Montgomery Inn Boathouse
925 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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, Spring Grove

September HCPA Monthly Pistol Training
2025-09-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Indian Hill Range, 7270 Glendale Milford Road, OH, 45150, United States
DATE: September 22, 2025
TIME: 9:00-10:00; 10:00-11:00; 11:00-12:00
LOCATION: Indian Hill Police Range
TRAINING TOPIC OF THE MONTH: Use of Barricades and Shooting from Cover
CPT Hours Approved 25CPT420
The September H.C.P.A. training block will focus on the use of barricades and shooting from cover.
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.
HCPA Monthly Training: HCPA Shoot – September 22nd
ROUND COUNT: 50-100
For questions contact:
Kenney Bertz: kbertz@montgomeryohio.gov
Mike Lang: mlang@indianhill.gov
John Burton: jburton@indianhill.gov

2025 October Social Metting
2025-10-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Green Twp Senior Citizens Center, 3620 Epley Lane, cincinnati, OH, 45247, United States
October 9th, 2025
Location:
Green Township 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

OVI/SFST Refresher
2025-10-16 08:00 - 16:00 | Colerain Twp Police Department, 4200 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45251, United States

Battle of First Responders: Team Police vs. Team Fire (Oct. 24)
2025-10-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Madison Bowl, 4761 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45227, United States
We are getting ready for Round 3!
The Battle of First Responders ” The Fight Towards Breast Cancer Edition” will be on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM, and we’re calling on all who are ready to represent Team Police in this friendly but fierce showdown against Team Fire.
Spots are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis — so don’t wait!
Team Requirements:
• Team Police must include at least 2 active or retired law enforcement officers or civilian personnel.
• Team Fire must include at least 2 active or retired firefighters or fire civilian personnel.
If you’re interested in joining or forming a team, please email the following team details to Sgt. Mitchell at Anthony.Mitchell@cincinnati-oh.gov, as soon as possible to lock in your spot.
• Team name, along with if you are representing Team Police or Team Fire.
• Names of each bowler
• T-shirt sizes for each bowler
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A GOOD BOWLER TO PARTICIPATE LOL!
Let’s show our pride, our teamwork, and our competitive spirit. See you there!

Detective Legal Update2025
2025-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Hamilton County Educational Services Center, 11083 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45231, United States

2025 November Social Meeting
2025-11-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Colerain Twp Senior Cener, 4300 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, Oh, 45251
November 13th, 2025

Colerain Township Senior Center
4300 Springdale Rd
Cincinnati, Oh 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

2025 December Social Meeting
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Evendale Recreation Center, 10500 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
December 11th, 2025
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

Criminal Investigative Interview Training
2026-01-06 08:00 - 2026-01-08 17:00 | Cincinnati Police Department, 800 Evans St, Cincinnati, OH, 45204, United States

2026 Annual Awards & Installation Banquet
2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Montgomery Inn, 9440 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH, 45242, United States

TASER Energy Weapon Instructor Course
2026-02-16 08:00 - 2026-02-20 17:00 | Colerain Twp Police Department, 4200 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45251, United States
Description: TASER X26P, X2, TASER 7, TASER 7 CQ, and TASER 10 Instructor certification course. With the release of Version 24, we have enhanced the instructor course to teach students how to develop and safely execute scenarios and isolation drills and provide more in-depth scenario training. You will be certified to instruct others on the use of the X26P, X2, TASER 7, TASER 7 CQ, and TASER 10 energy weapons. Students will be required to complete an interactive on-line experience prior to attending the two-day in-classroom training.
Registration: Cost of the course is $895 per student. All registrations for this course close 21 days in advance. Students wanting to access the system must first have an account and login or create a new account: Access Axon Academy through Axon Evidence.
What to bring:
• Dress -Appropriate training attire
• Department issued TASER holster-if applicable
• Duty belt and training pistol (if available)
What not to bring:
• No firearms
• No ammunition
• No TASER energy weapons (will be provided by Axon)
• No defense sprays
• No weapons of any kind
REMINDER:
All students will complete the same on-line course and attend BOTH days of practical training.
Date and Time:
02/19/2026 -02/20/2026
0800-1700
Training Location:
Colerain Township Police Department
4200 Springdale Road
Cincinnati, OH 45251
Host:
Joe Hendricks
jhendricks@colerain.org
513-923-5090

Police Vs Fire Chili Cook-Off
2026-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | OH

🚔 Armorer Week – Law Enforcement Training
2026-02-23 08:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00 | Colerain Twp Police Department, 4200 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45251, United States
LAW ENFORCEMENT ARMORER WEEK

Colerain Township Police Department

February 23 – 27, 2026

Train with FBI & NRA Certified Instructors and get hands-on certification to keep your department’s weapons mission-ready:

Feb 23 – Bolt Action Sniper Rifle Armorer Course
Feb 24–25 – AR15/M16/M4/AR308 Armorer Course
Feb 26–27 – Law Enforcement Shotgun Armorer Course

This training is for sworn officers, armorers & rangemasters only. Sharpen your skills. Protect your team.

Bolt Action – $300 | AR15/M16/M4/AR308 – $550 | Shotgun – $550

Register now at TheDefensiveEdge.com
Sully@SLR15.com
| (763) 712-0123

Digital Data & Cellular Record Analysis with Nighthawk
2026-03-06 08:00 - 2026-03-07 16:00 | Colerain Twp Police Department, 4200 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45251, United States

WILLS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
2026-03-07 09:00 - 14:00 | West Chester Township Administration Building, 9113 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester, Ohio, 45069

Crime Scene Reconstruction - Level 1
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-13 17:00 | OPOTA Main Campus, 1650 State Route 56 SW, London, OH, 43140, United States
This Crime Scene Reconstruction I course is being hosted by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). The training will be held at 1650 State Route 56 SW London, OH 43140.
Tuition is $725.00 per student. All students will receive the textbook Practical Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction written by Ross M. Gardner and Tom Bevel.
The instructors are Ross M. Gardner and Tom “Grif” Griffin. The hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday and 8 am to 2 pm or 3 pm on Friday. The dress is casual.

March HCPA Social
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:30 | R. G. Cribbet Center (Fairfax Recreation Center), 5903 Hawthorne Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45227, United States

VOICE STRESS ANALYZER (VSA) VIPRE® SYSTEMS & CVSA® CERTIFICATION & RECERTIFICATION COURSE(S)
2026-03-16 08:30 - 2026-03-20 16:30 | Colerain Twp Police Department, 4200 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45251, United States

Advanced Cellular And Timing Advance Area Search Investigations
2026-03-23 08:30 - 16:30 | Colerain Twp Police Department, 4200 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45251, United States

Technology Warrants: From Drafting To Data
2026-03-24 08:30 - 16:30 | Colerain Twp Police Department, 4200 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45251, United States

April HCPA Social Meeting
2026-04-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Delhi Event Center, 5031 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45238, United States

AR-15 Advanced Armorer Course
2026-04-13 08:00 - 2026-04-14 17:00 | City of Madeira, 7451 Dawson Rd, Madeira, OH, 45243, United States
AR-15 Advanced Armorer Course
When: April 13-14 OR April 15-16, 2026 from 8:00-5:00
Where: City of Madeira – 7451 Dawson Rd. – Madeira, OH 45243
Cost: $500

Day 1
Day 2

History and Rifle Evolution
Function & Safety Checks
Cycle of Operation
Basic Troubleshooting
Field Stripping
Cleaning/ Preventive Maintenance
Advanced Troubleshooting (piston and gas)
Full Disassembly
Wear Component Measurement
Gauging
Reassembly
Lubrication

Students should bring their own rifle, cased, and unloaded. Leave rifle in vehicle until told to bring it to the lab.
All tools, equipment, and manuals will be supplied.
This class will provide the skills necessary to perform armorer inspection for wear, as well as diagnose and mitigate more complex malfunctions of gas and piston AR-15 style rifles. This will include thorough measurement and gauging of wear components to evaluate dimensional tolerance as an overall annual “wellness check” of the rifle and to identify and resolve potential failures before they occur.
Course taught by Ryan Skabroud, President of Precious Metals Gunsmithing, LLC a Wisconsin FFL 07/02 SOT
Registration information:
April 13&14: https://Madeirarifle.rsvpify.com
April 15&16: https://Madeirarifle2.rsvpify.com

H.C.P.A. Shoot Date and H.R. 218 Certifications
2026-04-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association, 6501 River Rd, Harrison, OH, 45030, United States
H.C.P.A. Shoot Date and H.R. 218 Certifications
Thursday, April 16th, 2026 Time: 0900 to 1500 hrs. (Eye and hearing protection is mandatory.)
Where: Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association, 6501 River Road, New Baltimore, Ohio 45030
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.
Each course of fire counts as one shoot for awards program. Award participants must register four scores in 2026 and shoot on a minimum of two different dates for award eligibility. Other dates tba.
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**H.R. 218: Cost $10.00. $15.00 for two guns. 8 rounds required per course of fire.
Bring extra ammo as course requires 100% score to pass.
Open to all City, County, Federal, and private police agencies including retired members.
Contact: David W. Voss email: davidwvoss1@yahoo.com text only 513.446.3351

April Monthly HCPA Training Shoot
2026-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Indian Hill Range, 7270 Glendale Milford Road, OH, 45150, United States
The April H.C.P.A. training block is set, and this session will focus on a critical skill set — the visual aspect of shooting a carbine. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your fundamentals and improve target acquisition, sight tracking, and overall shooting efficiency.
Spots are limited, so please select an available time below to reserve your place.
SIGN UP HERE
Training Details:
Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Location: Indian Hill Police Range
7270 Glendale Milford Rd
Milford, OH 45150
Required Equipment:

Reliable modern carbine (preferably with a zeroed red dot)
Minimum of two magazines
Hearing and eye protection
100 rounds of ammunition

We encourage you to come prepared and ready to train. This block is designed to be practical, engaging, and immediately applicable in the field.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to seeing you on the range.
Stay safe!

HCPA Monthly Shoot
2026-05-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Indian Hill Range, 7270 Glendale Milford Road, OH, 45150, United States
