Required Training Equipment

Below is a list of equipment that must be provided by either the department or the student.

Provided by the Department (Subject to department policy)

Locations that supply uniforms can be found:

Uniform shirts and pants can be purchased through any authorized Fechheimer dealer.

Standard Law Uniforms (Cleveland) - (440) 942-2800

Agencies unconcerned with the region, there are multiple vendors that sell Fechheimer throughout Ohio. You should be able to contact each store directly and request to speak to someone in law enforcement sales.

Galls (Roy Tailors) Columbus - (614) 351-1566

Galls (Roy Tailors) Cincinnati (513) 621-4787

Red Diamond Uniforms (Youngstown) (330) 270-9653

AE David Uniforms (Dayton) - (937) 228-7753

Orders can also be directed through several online retailers, the most familiar one being Galls.com

Any of these companies should be able to provide the Chino Khaki style pants. OSHP utilizes the brand Red Kap PT10 (in gray). They are easily purchased online through several outlets. One location that always seems to provide very good pricing can be seen at the link below:

  • Three (3) long sleeve, light blue shirts with department shoulder patch

Flying Cross (Women’s);Item #: 139R5425

Flying Cross (Men’s);Item #: 15W5425

  • Three (3) pair dark blue uniform slacks

Fechheimer; Item #: 38200

  • Two (2) pair chino/khaki pants

Red Cap; Item #:PT60KH

  • Two (2) black, clip-on ties
  • Sam Browne belt
  • Magazine pouch
  • Handcuffs / Keys
  • Handcuff case
  • Holster
  • Ohio Criminal Law Handbook (current edition)
  • Protective vest
  • Blue Inert Handgun that fits their holster
  • Department issued impact weapon (ASP, Baton, etc…)
  • Handgun service weapon
  • 2,500 rounds of non-frangible, copper jacketed, clean-fire/reduced lead encapsulated ammunition equivalent in grains to duty ammunition
  • Shotgun (if the department does not utilize Remington 870 shotguns)
  • Two (2) cases of duty buckshot ammunition (500 rounds)
  • One (1) case of duty slug ammunition (250 rounds)
  • (Firearms and ammunition are not needed until approximately Week # 3 of the Academy)

Provided by the Student (Subject to department policy)

  • One (1) pair black, hard leather, plain uniform shoes (no patent leather/corofram)
  • One (1) pair athletic (running) shoes
  • One (1) pair wrestling shoes
  • One (1) mouth guard
  • One (1) black long sleeve compression shirt
  • Five (5) white, crew neck t-shirts
  • One (1) knee-length or longer bathrobe
  • Five (5) pairs of black uniform socks
  • Five (5) pairs of white athletic socks
  • One (1) standard duty, black leather trouser belt (1 ¾ wide, standard silver buckle)
  • One (1) conservative swim suit, dark in color (one-piece for females)
  • One (1) pair of black leather gloves
  • Necessary underclothing (underwear and white t-shirts)
  • Necessary toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
  • One(1) black,heavy-duty, hooded pullover sweatshirt with hand pouch
  • One(1) pair black, heavy-duty sweatpants with drawstring
  • One(1) black, knit toboggan cap
  • One(1) pocket notebook
  • Three (3) pairs of black compression shorts
  • One (1) pair rubber shower shoes
  • Protective cup (males); females (optional)
  • Alarm clock without radio
  • Mesh Laundry bag with drawstring

**Officers are encouraged not to bring any more than the required training equipment

**Please provide for each applicant the appropriate size of PT shorts and T-shirt ASAP

(Items to be supplied by OSHP on Day #1)