The National Tactical Officers Association’s Hall of Honor has been created to honor persons worthy of the highest recognition for their contributions to the tactical community, regardless of their affiliation with the association. The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) was founded on the importance and appreciation of the tactical component of law enforcement operations. Acknowledging this, the NTOA, founded by Mr. John Kolman, was the cornerstone foundation for professionalizing this ever-evolving discipline in law enforcement.

The NTOA recognizes the history and commitment of national, state, international and private organizations, along with local, county, state and federal entities, to delivering state-of-the-art tactical operations and services to their communities. The mission of the Hall of Honor is to recognize this commitment to excellence by law enforcement tactical professionals, trainers and supporters who provide training, expertise and direction that assist federal, state, county and local law enforcement entities with the necessary resources to meet the ever-evolving field of law enforcement tactical operations.

The Hall of Honor, a testament to the progress and evolution of tactical operations, will recognize individuals who represent the tactical community’s highest level of career excellence. It will also capture and recognize significant law enforcement events and operations that had a profound effect on the development of the tactical community or exhibited valor or ingenuity in law enforcement. Lastly, the Hall of Honor will provide a centric location to capture the history and evolution of tactical operations, inspiring future generations.