Crime Scene Reconstruction - Level 1
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-13 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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

May HCPA Social Meeting
2026-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | St Gertrude School, 6543 Miami Ave, Madeira, OH, 45243, United States

Succession Planning for the 21st Century
2026-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Delhi Event Center, 5031 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45238, United States

June HCPA Social
2026-06-11 18:00 - 21:30 | Amberley Village Fire Dep, 7149 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45237, United States

H.C.P.A. Shoot Date and H.R. 218 Certifications
2026-06-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association, 6501 River Rd, Harrison, OH, 45030, United States
H.C.P.A. Shoot Dates and H.R. 218 Certifications
Thursdays, June 18, 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.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
**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

HCPA June Monthly Shoot
2026-06-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Indian Hill Range, 7270 Glendale Milford Road, OH, 45150, United States
🚔 H.C.P.A. JUNE TRAINING BLOCK 🚔

MOVING & SHOOTING WITH A CARBINE

🎯 TRAINING FOCUS
Sharpen your skills and build confidence while learning the fundamentals of moving and shooting with a carbine. This hands-on training block is designed to improve weapon handling, movement techniques, target engagement, and overall operational readiness.
⚠️ Limited Spots Available
Select an available time slot and reserve your position today.
SIGN UPS FOR HCPA Monthly Training Shoot – June 22nd

📅 TRAINING DATE
Monday, June 22, 2026
📍 LOCATION
Indian Hill Police Range7270 Glendale Milford RoadMilford, Ohio 45150

🔫 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
✔ Reliable modern carbine✔ Zeroed red dot optic (preferred)✔ Minimum of two magazines✔ Eye protection✔ Hearing protection✔ 100 rounds of ammunition

🚓 TRAIN HARD. TRAIN SAFE. STAY READY.
Hamilton County Police Association
“Preparation today is survival tomorrow.”

July HCPA Social
2026-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Forest Park Senior Center, 11555 Winton Rdoad, Cincinnati, OH, 45240, United States

H.C.P.A. Shoot Dates and H.R. 218 Certifications
2026-08-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association, 6501 River Rd, Harrison, OH, 45030, United States
H.C.P.A. Shoot Dates and H.R. 218 Certifications
Thursdays August 27, 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.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
**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

H.C.P.A. Shoot Dates and H.R. 218 Certifications
2026-10-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Fairfield Sportsmen’s Association, 6501 River Rd, Harrison, OH, 45030, United States
H.C.P.A. Shoot Dates and H.R. 218 Certifications
Thursdays October 15, 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.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
**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

Crime Scene Reconstruction - Level 2
2026-11-02 08:00 - 2026-11-06 17:00 | OPOTA Main Campus, 1650 State Route 56 SW, London, OH, 43140, United States
This Crime Scene Reconstruction II course is 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. The instructors Ross. M. Gardner and Cele Rossi. The hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday thru Thursday and 8 am to 2 pm or 3 pm on Friday. The dress is casual.
