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NTOA Announces Section Chair Opening – Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS)
The NTOA is now accepting applications for a Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) Section Chair. NTOA Sections play a critical role in facilitating discussions, researching current issues and developing recommendations for the board of directors on contemporary...
2019 Educational Scholarship Winners Announced
We congratulate the accomplished students who were awarded our 2019 "James Torkar Educational Scholarship." Each winner demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement and community service. This program benefits the children of members of the association and provides...
The NTOA Announces Membership Dues Increase
One of the original goals of the National Tactical Officers Association was to provide the best training at an affordable price. Founder John Kolman recognized most law enforcement officers paid for their own training, and as such, he set the original dues to the NTOA...
NTOA’s Executive Director Thor Eells to speak at the Library of Congress – Improving Outcomes for Justice-Involved Vets with PTSD on May 15, 2019
In collaboration with the Veterans History Project, the National Institute of Corrections will host a panel discussion in anticipation of PTSD Awareness month on May 15, 2019 at the Library of Congress. The panel discussion will bring awareness to post-traumatic...
NTOA Partners with Justice Federal Credit Union (JFCU)
The National Tactical Officers Association is proud to partner with Justice Federal Credit Union (JFCU) to offer you a new member benefit – the benefit of financial products and services with competitive rates and modern conveniences to make your busy life just a...
NTOA Sponsors 4th Annual North American Active Assailant Conference
NTOA Sponsors 4th Annual North American Active Assailant Conference Lessons Learned by Lead Law Enforcement and Fire Service Agencies April 24-26, 2019 Troy, MI The NTOA is proud to sponsor the 4th Annual North American Active Assailant Conference (NAAAC), to be held...
NTOA Announces New Training Program Manager
We are pleased to announce that Buck Rogers will be joining the NTOA as Training Program Manager. In this role, Buck will support the director of training and education and the instructional cadre, develop and implement new courses, and identify emerging trends in...
Announcing New Member Benefit – Discounted Rates at Rosen Shingle Creek – Orlando, FL
The NTOA is pleased to announce that we have negotiated special discounted rates exclusively for you, your family and friends at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, FL Check out these amazing rates! And as an added bonus, the resort fee of $50 has been waived!...
The NTOA Announces New Section Chairs
We are pleased to announce the addition of new Section Chairs to the NTOA. The NTOA Sections play a critical role in facilitating discussions, researching current issues and developing recommendations for the board of directors on contemporary and emerging...
NTOA Releases 2018 Tactical Response and Operations Standard
In July 2017, the NTOA once again began the arduous task of updating the Tactical Response and Operations Standard for Law Enforcement Agencies (TROS). Keeping in mind the impact that this document has on our profession, it was critical that input from our members was...
The UAE SWAT Challenge International Edition
February 9-13, 2020
Dubai, UAE
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