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Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) recently graduated 11 students from its Peace Officer Basic Academy (POBA). As a result of the high demand for law enforcement officers, nearly all cadets had job offers prior to completing the program.
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24 January 2023

WSCO Celebrates Graduation of POBA Cadets

MARIETTA— Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) recently graduated 11 students from its Peace Officer Basic Academy (POBA). As […]

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corrections officers from area agencies recently completed the Ohio Corrections Officer Basic Training Academy. Shown are front row, left to right: Cody Brooks, Rebecca Carson, Tara Spaun, DaKota McCoy, and WSCO POBA Commander and Director of Public Safety Joseph Browning. Second row, left to right: Tabitha Schafer, Kaleigh Hinton, David Oliver, and Kyle Sisson. Back row, left to right: Matthew Borman, Joshua Cummings, Traci Chapman, Justice Klusty, and Adam Blackstone.
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18 January 2023

WSCO Recognizes Corrections Academy Grads

MARIETTA—Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) announced that 13 corrections officers from area agencies recently completed the Ohio Corrections […]

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Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) Student of the Month Michelle VanWay is fulfilling a lifelong dream of a career in law enforcement. While life events delayed the 33-year-old’s pursuit of a degree, they ultimately gave her the experience that will serve her well in her chosen profession.
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14 December 2022

Delayed Dream Comes True for CJ Student

MARIETTA—Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) Student of the Month Michelle VanWay is fulfilling a lifelong dream of a […]

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Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) recently recognized graduates of its Peace Officer Basic Academy (POBA).
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2 June 2022

WSCO Recognizes POBA Graduates

MARIETTA, OHIO —Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) recently recognized graduates of its Peace Officer Basic Academy (POBA). Graduates […]

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Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) announced that 10 corrections officers from area agencies recently completed the Ohio Corrections Officer Basic Training Academy. The course, certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, included 148 hours of training in seven subject areas required for certification to be employed as Corrections Officer in an Ohio facility.
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26 April 2022

WSCO Recognizes Corrections Academy Grads

MARIETTA, OHIO — Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) announced that 10 corrections officers from area agencies recently completed […]

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Dakota Walters Student of the Month
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12 January 2022

Student Relentless in Pursuit of His Dreams

MARIETTA, OHIO—When it comes to law enforcement, you want someone with a never-give-up-attitude and that’s exactly how you […]

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Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) announced that eight corrections officers from area agencies recently completed the Ohio Corrections Officer Basic Training Academy. The course was certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission and included 148 hours of training on seven subject areas required for certification to be employed as a Corrections Officer in an Ohio facility.
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27 July 2021

Local Corrections Officers Complete Academy at WSCO

MARIETTA, OHIO— Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) announced that eight corrections officers from area agencies recently completed the […]

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Joseph Browning, former Gallia County Sheriff, is joining Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) as its new Peace Officer Basic Academy (POBA) Commander.
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28 May 2021

Browning WSCO’s New POBA Commander

MARIETTA, OH — Joseph Browning, former Gallia County Sheriff, is joining Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) as its […]

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Criminal Justice

Local law enforcement agencies are looking for men and women, like you, to protect and serve. Get started […]

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5 October 2018

Get ready for Peace Officer Basic Academy (POBA)

WSCO is proud to train future members of the law enforcement community through our Peace Officer Basic Academy […]

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