This 32-hour course is designed for law enforcement SWAT Team Leaders. It is not about tactics, but rather the fundamental doctrinal principles from which all tactics are derived. The concepts, principles, and methodologies discussed have universal applications and can be applied to any unfolding dynamic tactical problem regardless of the size or nature of the event. Skills learned will be reinforced through a series of case studies, games, and practical exercises. Instruction consists of classroom discussion, student involvement by way of group exercises, tabletop exercises, presentations, and case reviews of tactical incidents. This course focuses on tactical decision-making. Please DO NOT bring any weapons or tactical equipment to this course.
Training Built for Your Agency — Not the Average One
Your agency isn’t generic. Your training shouldn’t be either.
OTOA Contract Classes deliver custom-designed training brought directly to your agency—eliminating travel time, hotels, and unnecessary costs while maximizing training relevance and impact.
We work with your leadership to build a course around your specific needs, whether that includes:
- Firearms
- Response tactics
- Patrol operations
- SWAT operations
Courses range from 1 to 5 days and are structured to address identified gaps, reinforce core competencies, and enhance team coordination—using proven OTOA instruction tailored to how you operate.
- You tell us what you need.
- We build the training.
- Your personnel are better prepared to respond and save lives.
Contact OTOA Training: training@otoa.org · (216) 282-7928
This Train-the-Trainer course is designed for front-line law enforcement officers who have completed the 2-day Active Shooter Response (Patrol) or Active Shooter Response (Tactical Teams) course. It builds directly on that foundation, equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver effective Active Shooter Response training at their home agencies.
The course combines evidence-based classroom instruction with practical, skill-based tactics. It emphasizes the patrol officer’s primary mission of saving lives through rapid response. Training culminates in immersive, reality-based scenarios incorporating de-escalation tactics grounded in human behavior.