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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...
read moreNTOA 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...
read moreAnnouncing 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!...
read moreThe 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...
read moreNTOA 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...
read more2018 Educational Scholarship Winners Announced
We congratulate the accomplished students who were awarded our 2018 "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...
read moreNTOA and the Collaborative Reform Initiative for Technical Assistance
The National Tactical Officers Association, along with eight of the nation's most influential specialized law enforcement leadership membership organizations, will bring together their collective experience, subject matter expertise, and unmatched reach in the field...
read moreChemical Agents, Flash Sound Diversionary Device, Less Lethal Impact Projectiles Instructor Recertification Notice
Update March 15, 2019 – The NTOA is continuing to build the less lethal recertification program and will notify past attendees by email when it is ready to launch. Until recently, the NTOA’s Chemical Agents, Flash Sound Diversionary Devices, Less Lethal Impact...
read moreNTOA Announces Advanced Response Police Officer Course
In response to recent critical incidents, the NTOA designed its latest course to meet the needs of officers who may not be assigned to tactical teams, but still require advanced skills. The (NTOA is pleased to announce its newest course, Advanced Response Police...
read moreNTOA Academy Combats Disparities in SWAT Leadership, Readiness
PoliceOne.com, July 26, 2017 - Tactical missions handled by SWAT are some of the most difficult and challenging facing law enforcement. In an effort to combat the broad disparities in SWAT leadership and readiness across the nation, and to provide equal access to the...
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