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Ohio Tactical Officers Association
P.O Box 411
Kent, Ohio 44240

Open to all Law Enforcement, Military, and Corrections Special Operations.

2010 Conference Course Overviews

Advanced Tactical Rifle-WEB SWAT
Multiple shot placement
Stoppage reduction under duress
Tactical movement
Failure to stop drills
Single aggressor engagement from different angles of attack.
Full Tactical Gear and Uniform, including gas mask
Course Duration: 16 Hours
Ammunition Needed: 500 Rounds Rifle, 100 Rounds Pistol


Advanced Tactical Firearms Training- Henk Iverson
Introduction to Strike Tactical Solutions Doctrine
Safety Lecture
"Win at all cost" mind-set
Accuracy under duress
Re-active shooting skills
STRIKE SPEAR and SHIELD technique
Verbal engagement
STRIKE presentation
Flash front sight
Multiple shot placement
Stoppage reduction under duress
Sustainability
Tactical movement
Failure to stop drills
Single aggressor engagement from different angles of attack.
Qualification.
Full Tactical Gear and Uniform

Course Duration: 8 Hours
Ammunition Needed: 500 Rounds Pistol

Safariland Tactical Shield Instructor Class- Mike Johnson
Safariland Training Group Two-Day Tactical Shield Instructor Course is divided into classroom and hands-on instruction.  Mornings are devoted to classroom instruction, which is reinforced with practical range application in the afternoon. The first day covers fundamentals and individual skills; the second and third day addresses advanced skills such as victim rescues. Topics of instruction include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ballistic Hand Shield Deployment
• Basic Shield Needs
• Fundamental Clearing Techniques
• Practical Handgun Qualification
• Advanced Team Tactics
• Stacking
• Multiple Shooters
• 5-Member/2-Shield Rescues

Students will be expected to pass a practical firearms qualification exercise and to successfully complete a 20 question written exam with a grade of 70 percent or higher. 

• Basic firearms proficiency is a prerequisite for all courses; students will be required to provide qualifying information on the application.
• Class attire is full duty callout gear, including ballistic helmet and vest, and ballistic shield if available.  Leg armor is also recommended if available.
• Students are required to bring and wear vision and hearing protective safety equipment.

• Students are required to bring a minimum of 400 rounds of handgun ammunition.
• Students are required to bring materials for taking notes.
• 100 rounds of long gun ammunition are optional. A second handgun and/or duty rig on support side is a desired option, as are protective masks. Simunition Protective gear (helmet and throat guard) 100 Rounds of simunitions if available

 Student Options:

• A second handgun and/or duty rig for support hand.
• 50 rounds of long gun ammunition.
• Gas masks are also a desired option.
• Due to the time restrictions of lunch breaks, bag lunches are strongly recommended.
• Weapons, ammunition belts, pouches, holsters and the like should be configured on the student for single hand/side access and operation

16 Hour Course

NTOA Command Supervision / Tactical Operations – Bob Chabali & Joe Wiesman
32 hour Course starting on May 23rd-26th.
This course is designed to expose police supervisors to contemporary SWAT issues, tactics and procedures. Topics include major incident debriefs; leadership issues; justifying SWAT; the use of SWAT teams; SWAT and the media; selection and training of supervisors and team members; weapons and equipment selection; legal issues overview; critical incident management; barricade, hostage and suicide-by-cop procedures; warrant service planning; and response to active shooter situations. Supervisors will benefit from the extensive range of topics covered and the application of new skills in a real-time training scenario on the final day of the course.

Safariland Tactical Breaching- Sandy Wall
The Safariland Training Group provides this dynamic Breacher Training Program.  Whether it’s a Hostage Rescue, High Risk Warrant or Active Shooter, time is of the essence and an immediate, effective response is required for life-saving situations and officer safety.  This three day training is structured to provide classroom and hands-on training.  Mornings are devoted to classroom instruction, which is reinforced with practical range application in the afternoons.  This course is taught by instructors from major agencies with extensive real world experience in high risk operations.
The first day covers fundamentals and individual skills with Manual Breaching.  The same concept is followed on the second day with Shotgun Breaching.  The third day will consist of training with the ever popular breaching method using “The Wallbanger”.
Topics to be covered but not limited to:
Safety                                                 Approaches
Equipment                                           Breach Failures
Planning                                              Multi-Breach Points
Site Assessment                                   Contingencies
Team Assignments                                Live-Fire Drills
                         
Preparation; Assembly & Arming of “The Wallbanger”
Equipment Required:
            Normal Deployment Gear (If Applicable), Eye & Ear Protection, Body Armor. Gloves
            Duty Shotgun (5 Rds of Buckshot; 10 Rds. of Birdshot – per student) - (At least one duty shotgun per agency)
Appropriate Clothing for Inclement Weather, Hydration Fluids
Sunscreen & Insect Repellant (optional)
Note:  The “Wallbanger” and devices will be provided for class.

24 hours course

Patrol Supervisor Command Class- Ron McCarthy
Virtually all litigation against the police includes the allegation of “failure to supervise.” First responders are always uniform patrol officers and deputies. More often than not, violent suspects, emotionally disturbed subjects and armed offenders are threatening the lives of citizens and law enforcement.
Rarely does supervisory training tell lead officers, sergeants, and lieutenants exactly how to make the correct tactical decision, lead and deploy multiple officers, and establish order out of chaos.
The training program gives them the answers to the tough issues, and prepares them for the after event skills to successfully explain and defend their lawful and professional actions.
8 hour Course    2 sessions

Defense Technology Instructor RE-Certification: NFDD, Specialty Impact Munitions, and Chemical Agents-Simon Dixon
This course is comprised for 16-hours instructor recertification level classes covering Specialty Impact, Chemical Munitions and Distraction Devices. The student will acquire a general working knowledge of Defense Technology® products, both technically and tactically, along with the skills necessary to conduct in-service training.   The course is limited to 2 students per agency with previous Def Tech Instructor certification.  
Required Equipment

• Eye and ear protection
• Duty gear normally utilized when deploying specialty impact rounds
• Flame-resistant gloves
• Gas mask
• Department 37mm (recommended)
• 40mm single or multiple (recommended
  

CTS NFDD Instructor Certification -Rick Christoff
This is an 8 hours course being offered only on May 25th.  
 The course will provide Instructor Certification in the proper handling, use, deployment and storage of the CTS Noise Flash Diversionary Device and other Diversionary Devices.    The course will certify LEO for in-service instruction within their agencies end users of the diversionary devices.  

Active Shooter Response Training-Jim Gnew
This is a staple training for the all LE first responders in our current society.   Students will review recent historical incidents and cover active shooter response tactics and techniques for various levels of staffing.   Contact and rescue element responsibilities as well as transitions from HRT and Barricaded subject incidents will be covered.   This is a highly recommended re-fresher or young officer initial training class to attend.    The 8 hour course will enhance the officers understanding of the complexity of active shooter type incidents as well as providing a training course where officers from other agencies can demonstrate a cooperative effort to accomplish a common goal.      

Barricaded Subject and Ladder Operations-Steve Mescan
This course will be an intense overview of the following topic areas: basic fundamentals of creating tactical dilemmas, emergency entry tactics, fighting from the outside in, principles for consuming a structure, space deprivation and limited penetrations of structures, direct to threat concepts, ladder operations, and integration of armored vehicles for rescue.  Other concepts that will be covered are the development of principle-based doctrine, prevention of task saturation, preparing for and preventing the mobile option, span of control for effective tactical resolve.
Students should have the following:

• All Tactical Gear
• Long Gun with simmunition bolt  (if available)
• Protective gear for simmunition training
• Towel

This course will be an intense overview of the following topic areas:

• Basic Fundamentals Of Creating Tactical Dilemmas
• Emergency Entry Tactics
• Fighting From The Outside In
• Principles For Consuming A Structure

Difference between an Emergency Rescue and a Planned Rescue

• Space Deprivation and Condensing Space
• Limited Penetrations Of Structures
• Direct To Threat Concepts
• Ladder Operations 
• Development Of Principle-Based Doctrine
• Prevention Of Task Saturation
• Preparing For And Preventing The Mobile Option
• Span Of Control For Effective Tactical Resolve
  
  

Canine Tactical Training-Tim Pappas and John Rose
A 16 hour course for K9 Handlers, their canine partners and Supervisors providing intense training in:
Tactical Tracking
Vehicle Takedown Operations
Canine First Aid
Building Searches
Functioning within a tactical unit presents unique challenges many K9 units do not normally have access to. This course will aid in the planning and operational considerations needed to be a valued asset to the tactical element.  The classes are open to all Police Officers, K9 handlers and supervisors.
 K9 handlers need to bring their K9 partner and all related equipment.
 I can be reached at 513-307-4184 to answer any questions. Thank You, Tim Pappas, Cincinnati Police, K9/SWAT 

Armored Vehicle Rescue Operations/ Save our Own Self Buddy Care for Operators- Lt Jim Mariano, Dr. Matt Evenhouse and Chris Eben.
Armored Vehicle Operations involved a unique set of contingencies to plan for,   The various models all have specific features and limitations that must be planned for and practice to ensure a successful operation.   Combined with the self care training course the student will be exposed to two excellent segments that may be a necessity in a potential hot zone during operations.   
"The self-aid/buddy-aid course is our version of the IACP “Save Our Own" course.  The operator will gain experience in the skills used in providing Care under Fire.  We adapt the military Tactical Combat Casualty Care model for the civilian operator who may be called upon to save their partner's life or their own through hemorrhage control, breathing support, and extraction techniques.  The operator will be presented a short lecture for orientation and then numerous hands-on exercises and scenarios to drive the information into knowledge.  Our goal is to equip and empower operators to become rescuers when no one else can. 

8 hours course 2 sessions offered
Student requirements: standard tactical gear


TEMS Advance Airway and Penetrating Trauma Lab
The OTOA, MSI, TEAM WENDY, MetroHealth Medical Center, the Mt. Sinai Institute for Medical Simulations, and the Cleveland Clinic EMS Academy have teamed up to provide tactical medics attending the OTOA conference with a rare and unique opportunity.  We have brought together experts in tactical medicine, medical simulation, and advanced airway training to deliver a series of customized tactical medicine courses.  
On Day 1, Monday, May 24, following the vendor show, medics are invited to sign up for a half day of tactical medicine scenarios using realistic environments and medical simulations technology (limited to 16 medics, first come first served).   Day 2, Tuesday May 25, is open to all medics attending the conference and will include a planned field training exercise, a lecture, an advanced airway course covering surgical airway techniques, and the opportunity to network with medics and tactical physicians from around the state.   Free Continuing Education Credits will be provided.”
Special Note: The TEMS Class is being offered under a Scholarship program in conjunction with TEAM WENDY,  the first 35 TEMS students to register for the course will have their conference covered by TEAM Wendy,  that’s right Free Advanced TEMS Training Don’t Delay.   MetroHealth, Mt Sinai  Skills and Simulation Center and the Cleveland Clinic support of the course have assisted in making this available. 

 16 hour course

Low Impact Entry/Covert Lock picking-  Ted Morley
Course will cover Lock manipulations using locking by passing picks, drillings and bump keys for covert entry tactics.   A review of security compromise issues that apply to tactical operations will be cover also.  This is a hands on practical application course where the students will train and apply the techniques and tools on actual locks they may encounter during missions.     LEO only for this course.