NEWS
NTOA Releases Position Statement on No-Knock Warrant Service
This message is shared on behalf of the NTOA and its Board of Directors. No-knock warrant service has been the subject of many discussions over the past 30 years. These conversations often result in vigorous and passionate debates, and more often than not end with an...
NTOA Introduces the “Hero Workout”
The NTOA is pleased to introduce the “Hero Workout” to honor operators who are killed in the line of duty while serving in a tactical capacity. Based on input from the family and friends of the fallen hero, the NTOA will develop challenging workouts that pay tribute...
Basic Crisis Negotiations course now offered online!
The NTOA is now offering another high-demand course online. Our Basic Crisis Negotiations course will be held virtually over 5 days. Our first virtual course filled up in one day! So watch our website or sign up for our enewsletter for future scheduled courses. This...
Four-week Training Plan Released for NTOA’s SWAT PFQ Test
The NTOA's Physical Fitness section has released a four-week training plan designed to give operators a baseline to equip them mentally and physically for their best effort on the NTOA PFQ. More time to prepare is always better, however, a minimum of four weeks is...
NTOA Partners with Wrap Technologies to Launch Virtual Reality Law Enforcement Behavioral Training
Colorado Springs, CO - June 9, 2020 – The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is pleased to announce our partnership with Wrap Technologies, Inc. to provide in-depth training material and content for Wrap Reality’s virtual reality training scenarios. With...
NTOA Command Academy Announces College Credit
The NTOA is pleased to announce that Command College graduates may receive College Credit through The American Council on Education's (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service (CREDIT) which connects workplace learning with colleges and universities by helping...
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...
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...
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...