COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio law enforcement will receive advanced traffic safety and impaired driving training at no cost through a $279,750 grant announced by Attorney General Dave Yost.
The funding, allocated via the Ohio Department of Public Safety, will support seven specialized courses offered by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). Courses include Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Instructor, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and various Traffic Crash investigation levels.
Yost emphasized the importance of specialized training, stating, “Specialized training equals better policing and safer streets. This is a winning investment for Ohio.” Officers can register for the courses online without any upfront costs.
The grant will be available until September 2026, allowing ample time for agencies to participate. This initiative aims to bolster public safety by equipping officers with the necessary skills for effective traffic law enforcement and collision investigations, ultimately working to reduce impaired driving incidents across the state.