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Message from the NTOA’s Chaplaincy Section Chair

Message from the NTOA’s Chaplaincy Section Chair To our NTOA family: Since its founding in 1983, the NTOA and its members have weathered many storms together, from the days following 9/11 and the Global War on Terror to this new war on an invisible enemy, a virus that...

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NTOA Announces New TEMS Section Chair

The NTOA is pleased to welcome Dr. Jason R. Pickett as chairman of our Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) section. Dr. Pickett is Deputy Medical Director for Austin/Travis County EMS, Austin Fire Department, and Austin Police Department SWAT and directly...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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