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NTOA Board of Directors Announces 2025 Election Results
We are pleased to announce the results of our 2025 election for the Board of Directors for a three-year term (2026-2028). EASTERN REGION Major Theodore R. Golden IV DeKalb County (GA) Police Department CENTRAL REGION Sgt. Dan Wesolowski (Ret.) Milwaukee (WI)...
NTOA’s 2025 Crisis Negotiations Conference Breaks Attendance Records, Uniting Global Experts in Life-Saving Tactics
Alexandria, VA – Nov. 3, 2025 – The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) proudly announces that its 2025 Crisis Negotiations Conference has achieved unprecedented success, drawing the largest in-person crowd in the event's history. With over 700 dedicated...
Announcing 2026 Scientific Assembly – Medical Mobility Empowering SOF Lethality
ATTENTION TEMS PROVIDERS! The NTOA, in partnership with SOMA, is pleased to invite you to the 2026 Scientific Assembly ― Medical Mobility Empowering SOF Lethality. April 27 - May 1, 2026 Raleigh Convention Center Raleigh, NC The NTOA has designated the SOMA Scientific...
NTOA Statement on Issues Related to SIG Sauer P320 Handguns
In light of recent incidents and pending investigations involving the SIG Sauer P320 and variants (M-17/M-18), and out of an abundance of caution, the NTOA has implemented the following safety-based restriction: Effective immediately, the SIG Sauer P320 pistol and all...
NTOA Announces Release of its 2024 Impact Report
The NTOA is proud to present this year's impact report, which is a testament to our association's unwavering dedication and outstanding achievements. This year, we set a record by delivering 320 classes, educating over 14,700 public safety professionals. NTOA...
NTOA Announces Partnership with the Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA)
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) has designated the Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) Scientific Assembly as its official TEMS conference. This partnership underscores both organizations’ commitment to advancing medical support for...
NTOA Accepting Nominations for Several Prestigious Awards
The NTOA is now accepting nominations to honor worthy law enforcement officers or organizations with several prestigious awards: John Kolman Award of Excellence NTOA Award of Valor Negotiations Award NTOA TEMS Award NTOA Unit Citation for Valor Spirit of NTOA Award K9...
NTOA Partners with Power of Awareness Program
The NTOA is pleased to announce a partnership with the Power of Awareness program. This comprehensive 90-minute course teaches you and your family to be cognizant of your surroundings, trust your intuition in unfamiliar and unnerving situations, evaluate threats, and...
Remembering Brad Smith and Celebration of Life Memorial
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brad Smith. Direct link to evite. Brad retired from the West Covina Police Department in southern California after 30 years of service. He was a handler and trainer for West Covina for 25 years and a SWAT dog...
Remembering SWAT Legend Ron McCarthy
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ron McCarthy, who died November 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. Considered a "SWAT legend," Ron was one of the original directors of the NTOA's board and played an integral role in shaping the NTOA into its...
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