The Miami Valley Crime Prevention Association

09/11/2026

The Miami Valley Crime Prevention Association (MVCPA) is currently in discussions about developing a Regional Citizens Police Academy.

The goal would be to bring multiple police agencies together to create one regional academy while sharing the workload, resources, and instruction. The academy would consist of five sessions, held one day per week, with each session hosted by a different participating police agency.

Each agency would be responsible for hosting and teaching a specific block of instruction, giving participants the opportunity to learn about different aspects of law enforcement while also seeing how different agencies operate.

The academy would be open to citizens throughout the Miami Valley. An agency does not have to be one of the five agencies providing instruction in order to participate. Any police department could advertise the academy to members of its community and encourage their residents to attend.

We believe this could be a great way to reenergize interest in Citizens Police Academies. Participants would get to experience different agencies, instructors, facilities, and perspectives throughout the academy, helping keep the program fresh and interesting.

If your agency is interested in helping with the development or instruction of the academy, or if you would simply be interested in advertising the program to your community, please reach out and let us know.

Please email [email protected] if you are interested or would like additional information.

We look forward to hearing from agencies throughout the Miami Valley and working together to build a program that benefits both law enforcement and the communities we serve. It would be limited to 30 residents, if the interest is high we will likely host 2 per year if all goes to plan. This is not designed to take the place of an your existing Citizens Police academy if you already have one.

09/08/2026

REMINDER!

Meeting / Crime Prevention Round Table
Date: September 10
Time: 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Location: Huber Heights Police Division
Address: 6121 Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, OH
We will be hosting a Crime Prevention Round Table focused on resource sharing, upcoming events, training opportunities, and ideas for strengthening youth public safety programs in our area.
This is an open invitation to all Cadet, Police Explorer, and Youth Police Advisors. We will have an opportunity to discuss how our programs operate, ways we can work together, and how we can share training ideas and resources.
We will also have a discussion for agencies that are interested in starting a Youth Public Safety Cadet program. Topics will include program costs, liability considerations, best practices, and recommendations for getting a program started in your area.
This meeting is not limited to current members. Agencies and individuals interested in youth public safety programs are welcome to attend.
Please RSVP to [email protected] to confirm your attendance.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing everyone!

08/18/2026

Meeting / Crime Prevention Round Table

Date: September 10
Time: 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Location: Huber Heights Police Division
Address: 6121 Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, OH

We will be hosting a Crime Prevention Round Table focused on resource sharing, upcoming events, training opportunities, and ideas for strengthening youth public safety programs in our area.

This is an open invitation to all Cadet, Police Explorer, and Youth Police Advisors. We will have an opportunity to discuss how our programs operate, ways we can work together, and how we can share training ideas and resources.

We will also have a discussion for agencies that are interested in starting a Youth Public Safety Cadet program. Topics will include program costs, liability considerations, best practices, and recommendations for getting a program started in your area.

This meeting is not limited to current members. Agencies and individuals interested in youth public safety programs are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP to [email protected] to confirm your attendance.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing everyone!

07/15/2026

Public Affairs Round Table Postponed

Due to receiving only a few RSVPs, tomorrow's Public Affairs Round Table has been postponed. We will hold it during the next scheduled MVCPA meeting in August.

If you would still like to discuss any National Night Out (NNO) topics, as the event is quickly approaching, please feel free to email [email protected], and I will contact you directly.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing everyone in August!

07/14/2026

If anyone is coming to the round table to discuss NNO and other community program sharing please email and RSVP to [email protected] asap

The Miami Valley Crime Prevention Association invites you to a Crime Prevention Roundtable discussion focused on National Night Out operations and resource sharing. The session will facilitate the exchange of vendor information, event dates, and community initiatives, while also addressing recruitment strategies and deployment methods. Vice President Drew Olinger of Huber Heights PD will lead the discussion at HHPD's community room. All law enforcement professionals and administrators with similar objectives are welcome to attend, regardless of membership or role. Please RSVP to [email protected] to ensure adequate refreshments.

06/25/2026

The Miami Valley Crime Prevention Association invites you to a Crime Prevention Roundtable discussion focused on National Night Out operations and resource sharing. The session will facilitate the exchange of vendor information, event dates, and community initiatives, while also addressing recruitment strategies and deployment methods. Vice President Drew Olinger of Huber Heights PD will lead the discussion at HHPD's community room. All law enforcement professionals and administrators with similar objectives are welcome to attend, regardless of membership or role. Please RSVP to [email protected] to ensure adequate refreshments.

06/04/2026

Still time to RSVP!

Please join us for a FREE training / guest speaker event to all! The MVCPA has organized a presentation with Retired Chief Scott Hughes for Patrol Tactics! Please see the below flyer and RSVP ASAP! Located at UD Arena, 1801 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton.

Chief Scott Hughes has been an esteemed member of the law enforcement community since 1997. Throughout his career, he has held several leadership positions in numerous departments and has been instrumental in driving cultural transformations through effective leadership, personnel management, and accountability.

Chief Hughes has been a distinguished instructor with the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Commission for over two decades. He collaborates with attorneys to teach use of force, tactics, and case law. Additionally, he is a respected contributing writer and instructor for Calibre Press on various topics, including leadership, officer safety, and the "Legally Justified, But Was It Avoidable" training course.

Chief Hughes is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, session 291 and possesses a Graduate Certificate from the University of Virginia in Criminal Justice Education. Chief Hughes holds a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston and is a member of the Association of Force Investigators. He has earned the prestigious Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) designation, a testament to his vast knowledge and expertise in law enforcement.

Chief Hughes chairs the Professional Services Committee for the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and is also a member of the Education Committee. He is a subject matter expert on various legal issues, such as use of force, police procedures, and police policy. In addition, he serves as a Law Enforcement Client Advisor with Fireproofed Leadership, where he works with clients on various law enforcement leadership and culture change initiatives, coaching, audits, and more.

Currently, Chief Hughes holds the position of Chief of Police in one of Ohio's fastest-growing suburbs, where he continues to serve with distinction and dedication. In 2025, Scott founded Crosden Consulting; a public safety consulting firm that specializes in expert witness services.

04/30/2026

Please join us for a FREE training / guest speaker event to all! The MVCPA has organized a presentation with Retired Chief Scott Hughes for Patrol Tactics! Please see the below flyer and RSVP ASAP! Located at UD Arena, 1801 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton.

Chief Scott Hughes has been an esteemed member of the law enforcement community since 1997. Throughout his career, he has held several leadership positions in numerous departments and has been instrumental in driving cultural transformations through effective leadership, personnel management, and accountability.

Chief Hughes has been a distinguished instructor with the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Commission for over two decades. He collaborates with attorneys to teach use of force, tactics, and case law. Additionally, he is a respected contributing writer and instructor for Calibre Press on various topics, including leadership, officer safety, and the "Legally Justified, But Was It Avoidable" training course.

Chief Hughes is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, session 291 and possesses a Graduate Certificate from the University of Virginia in Criminal Justice Education. Chief Hughes holds a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston and is a member of the Association of Force Investigators. He has earned the prestigious Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) designation, a testament to his vast knowledge and expertise in law enforcement.

Chief Hughes chairs the Professional Services Committee for the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and is also a member of the Education Committee. He is a subject matter expert on various legal issues, such as use of force, police procedures, and police policy. In addition, he serves as a Law Enforcement Client Advisor with Fireproofed Leadership, where he works with clients on various law enforcement leadership and culture change initiatives, coaching, audits, and more.

Currently, Chief Hughes holds the position of Chief of Police in one of Ohio's fastest-growing suburbs, where he continues to serve with distinction and dedication. In 2025, Scott founded Crosden Consulting; a public safety consulting firm that specializes in expert witness services.

04/09/2026

We extend our gratitude to all who participated in our training session today with the esteemed Ret. Det. Doyle Burke. This class marked a significant success and represented our second highly attended training course of the year. If your agency is not yet involved with the MVCPA, we invite you to consider joining in 2026. Our organization will be hosting round table discussions, training sessions, and events tailored to various areas of law enforcement. An agency membership fee of $25 provides unlimited access to all events for your officers throughout the year.

04/07/2026

Revised Meeting Details: The MVCPA meeting location has been updated to the Franklin Fire Division building at 45 E. Fourth Street, Franklin, 45005, in anticipation of a large turnout for our guest speaker. The event starts on 4/9 at 9:45am. A regular meeting will take place from 9-9:45am, and you are welcome to attend if desired.