Academy standards are set by the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission. Areas covered include, but are not limited to: administration, legal, human relations, firearms, driving, investigation, traffic, patrol, civil disorders, unarmed self-defense, and first aid. After successful completion of both courses the student is then eligible to take the state examination for a police officer. Admission for the academy requires a felony clear background check, fingerprinting, and photograph by the Academy Commander. LAC 2030 and LAC 2040 must be taken consecutively.