AWARDS

Named for the NTOA’s founder, Capt. John Kolman (ret.), this award is presented each year to the person who contributes the most to further the goals of the tactical community. A selection committee bases its decision on an evaluation of his or her performance, dedication and leadership. The award recognizes the recipient for:

• Unselfish dedication to the enhancement of the tactical unit capabilities.
• Unstinting efforts to increase tactical officer safety through training and mutual exchange of information.
• Epitomizing the highest standards of professionalism and honor in all aspects of law enforcement.

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Which award? *

• John Kolman Award of Excellence
• Award of Valor
• Unit Citation for Valor
• K9 SWAT Deployment Award
• TEMS Award
• Spirit of NTOA Award

Nominee Details

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AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

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Why are you nominating this person for this award? *

In 600 words or less, write a narrative describing why this person deserves this award. Do not simply paste an incident report.

Supporting Documentation

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Letters of recommendation, incident reports, etc. Up to 5 files at no larger than 10mb each may be uploaded.

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This award is presented each year to the person or persons who distinguish themselves through valorous actions during a tactical operation. A selection committee reviews a situation in which the nominated individual clearly acted without regard for his or her own life to save a fellow officer or an innocent victim.

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Choose the Award

Which award? *

• John Kolman Award of Excellence
• Award of Valor
• Unit Citation for Valor
• K9 SWAT Deployment Award
• TEMS Award
• Spirit of NTOA Award

Nominee Details

Nominee Name *

First

Middle

Last

Nominee Email *

Nominee Phone *

Nominee Agency *

Nominee Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Why are you nominating this person for this award? *

In 600 words or less, write a narrative describing why this person deserves this award. Do not simply paste an incident report.

Supporting Documentation

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Letters of recommendation, incident reports, etc. Up to 5 files at no larger than 10mb each may be uploaded.

Nominated By

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Email *

Phone *

Agency *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

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The NTOA is honored to introduce the K9 SWAT Deployment Award to our roster of prestigious honors. This award will be presented to the canine handler who successfully utilizes a police dog during a SWAT operation and whose actions demonstrate extraordinary courage and dedication to the protection of the fellow officers and the public.

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Choose the Award

Which award? *

• John Kolman Award of Excellence
• Award of Valor
• Unit Citation for Valor
• K9 SWAT Deployment Award
• TEMS Award
• Spirit of NTOA Award

Nominee Details

Nominee Name *

First

Middle

Last

Nominee Email *

Nominee Phone *

Nominee Agency *

Nominee Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Why are you nominating this person for this award? *

In 600 words or less, write a narrative describing why this person deserves this award. Do not simply paste an incident report.

Supporting Documentation

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Letters of recommendation, incident reports, etc. Up to 5 files at no larger than 10mb each may be uploaded.

Nominated By

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Email *

Phone *

Agency *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

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NTOA is honored to introduce the Negotiations Award to our roster of prestigious honors. This award is presented to the person(s) who significantly contributed to the crisis negotiations field by exemplifying in a real-life situation the skills and techniques needed to defuse a critical incident; by instructing nationally recognized negotiation concepts; or by advancing the negotiations/tactical team concept.

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Choose the Award

Which award? *

• John Kolman Award of Excellence
• Award of Valor
• Unit Citation for Valor
• K9 SWAT Deployment Award
• TEMS Award
• Spirit of NTOA Award

Nominee Details

Nominee Name *

First

Middle

Last

Nominee Email *

Nominee Phone *

Nominee Agency *

Nominee Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Why are you nominating this person for this award? *

In 600 words or less, write a narrative describing why this person deserves this award. Do not simply paste an incident report.

Supporting Documentation

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Letters of recommendation, incident reports, etc. Up to 5 files at no larger than 10mb each may be uploaded.

Nominated By

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Email *

Phone *

Agency *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

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This award is presented each year to the person whose contributions result in the significant advancement of Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS). These contributions include but are not limited to research and academic endeavors, direct medical care and other clinical activities, and system advancement.

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Choose the Award

Which award? *

• John Kolman Award of Excellence
• Award of Valor
• Unit Citation for Valor
• K9 SWAT Deployment Award
• TEMS Award
• Spirit of NTOA Award

Nominee Details

Nominee Name *

First

Middle

Last

Nominee Email *

Nominee Phone *

Nominee Agency *

Nominee Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Why are you nominating this person for this award? *

In 600 words or less, write a narrative describing why this person deserves this award. Do not simply paste an incident report.

Supporting Documentation

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Letters of recommendation, incident reports, etc. Up to 5 files at no larger than 10mb each may be uploaded.

Nominated By

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Email *

Phone *

Agency *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

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This award is presented each year to a SWAT/tactical unit whose members distinguished themselves through valorous actions during a tactical operation. A selection committee reviews a situation in which members of the nominated unit clearly act without regard for the safety of their own lives in order to neutralize a suspect, thus protecting fellow officers and/or innocent victims and bystanders.

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Choose the Award

Which award? *

• John Kolman Award of Excellence
• Award of Valor
• Unit Citation for Valor
• K9 SWAT Deployment Award
• TEMS Award
• Spirit of NTOA Award

Nominee Details

Nominee Name *

First

Middle

Last

Nominee Email *

Nominee Phone *

Nominee Agency *

Nominee Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Why are you nominating this person for this award? *

In 600 words or less, write a narrative describing why this person deserves this award. Do not simply paste an incident report.

Supporting Documentation

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Letters of recommendation, incident reports, etc. Up to 5 files at no larger than 10mb each may be uploaded.

Nominated By

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Email *

Phone *

Agency *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

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This award honors an individual, corporation or organization whose work epitomizes the ultimate vision of the NTOA – to save lives. Consideration is given to those who have a long-term commitment to promote officer safety, collegiality, sound tactics and professionalism.

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Choose the Award

Which award? *

• John Kolman Award of Excellence
• Award of Valor
• Unit Citation for Valor
• K9 SWAT Deployment Award
• TEMS Award
• Spirit of NTOA Award

Nominee Details

Nominee Name *

First

Middle

Last

Nominee Email *

Nominee Phone *

Nominee Agency *

Nominee Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Why are you nominating this person for this award? *

In 600 words or less, write a narrative describing why this person deserves this award. Do not simply paste an incident report.

Supporting Documentation

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

Letters of recommendation, incident reports, etc. Up to 5 files at no larger than 10mb each may be uploaded.

Nominated By

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Email *

Phone *

Agency *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

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