Advanced Training
2 Days
$600

The OTOA Tactical Team Response to Active Threat 16-hour course provides tactical teams with principles and tactics to respond to an active threat event.  

THIS COURSE IS OPOTA CPT APPROVED (Course # 23CPT063) AND TUITION IS REIMBURSED THROUGH AN OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL GRANT

This training is currently RESTRICTED to those assigned to a tactical team (full or part-time).  No open enrollment at this time.

Procedure to register:
•    Select an available course from the dates and locations below
•    Send an email with the roster of team members you select to attend the training to training@otoa.org requesting enrollment (make sure to provide each member's name, cell phone, and email address)
•    OTOA training staff will manually enroll eligible students

For questions concerning registration, payments, or the AG reimbursement - contact the OTOA Training Division:

Select a course below for more details.

06/20/2023 - 06/21/2023
Hamilton Police Department Firearms Range
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Full
26/26 filled
5 Days
$600

Students will be introduced to basic SWAT topics, tactics, and techniques including a historical overview of SWAT, team organization and structure, resolution of barricaded suspect situations, individual and team movement, searches and room clearing, less-lethal options, warrant service, and multiple field training exercises. This is a hands-on, high-intensity course in which students practice tactics and techniques in the field.

All sworn first responders (state-federal-local) are encouraged to take this course. This course will also benefit officers that are not assigned to a specialized team (SWAT/SRT). 

This course is restricted to sworn officers of a United States governmental agency.

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership
07/10/2023 - 07/14/2023
Hamilton Police Department Firearms Range
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Register
13/24 filled
07/31/2023 - 08/04/2023
Greenfield VFW
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Register
14/24 filled
09/18/2023 - 09/22/2023
Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Register
22/24 filled
10/02/2023 - 10/06/2023
Westlake Recreation Center
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Register
17/24 filled
10/16/2023 - 10/20/2023
Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities Building
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Register
2/21 filled
5 Days
$700

IMPORTANT - It is HIGHLY recommended that the student has attended and successfully completed the OTOA Basic SWAT school (or equivalent) to attend this class. (questions about "equivalent"? send an email to training@otoa.org

The OTOA Advanced SWAT class lasts 5 days, including one live-fire range day. The class will enhance principles learned in the OTOA Basic SWAT class as well as introduce the student's new principles and tactics to allow them to be more skilled operators. The classes are set for eight-hour days however we will train to a standard not to a time so come prepared to train. Topics will include immediate action drills, enhanced firearms proficiency and skill builders, and an introduction to hostage rescue principles in small teams.

This course is restricted to OTOA Members AND sworn officers of a United States governmental agency.

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership
08/21/2023 - 08/25/2023
Tabernacle Baptist Church - Chillicothe
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Full
18/18 filled
4 Days
$600

This course offers training for SWAT team members with prior basic SWAT training and will address advanced tactics and techniques. 

IMPORTANT - It is HIGHLY recommended that the student has attended and successfully completed the OTOA Basic SWAT school (or equivalent) to attend this class. (questions about "equivalent"? send an email to training@otoa.org

This course is restricted to OTOA Members AND sworn officers of a United States governmental agency.

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership
There are currently no upcoming Hostage Rescue courses available.
5 Days
$600

The OTOA Basic Precision Scoped Rifle School instruction begins in the classroom with an understanding of equipment selection and setup, followed by ammunition selection and internal, external, and terminal ballistics review.

Range instruction focuses on fundamental marksmanship skills including alternative shooting positions, zeroing a rifle, grouping, and scope tracking. Live fire exercises and function drills are designed to test the soundness of the rifle/optic combo in field conditions, and students will practice engaging paper and steel targets out to 300 yards (range dependent) using a mix of improvised positions.

The course concludes with a preventative maintenance and equipment care session.

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership
10/09/2023 - 10/13/2023
Northern Ohio Tactical Training Center - NOTTC
Darren Smykowski
Darren Smykowski
Register
10/24 filled
3 Days
$400

This OTOA high-level course is designed to take the students’ mastery of the precision scoped rifle to the next level.

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership
There are currently no upcoming Advanced Sniper courses available.
2 Days
$300

The OTOA's Sniper Team Leader course is an advanced 2 day class specifically geared toward sniper TL's and snipers looking to become sniper TL's in the future. This course will cover sustainment, training, documentation, gear selection and selling your sniper teams abilities for all missions. Course of instruction will cover the mission of the Police Sniper, selection process for potential snipers, training programs and pre-planned ops planning. 

09/25/2023 - 09/26/2023
Westlake Recreation Center
Darren Smykowski
Darren Smykowski
Register
0/14 filled
3 Days
$400

The Ohio Tactical Officers Association Tactical Team Leader course is designed to expose current and future SWAT Team Commanders, Team Leaders, crisis negotiators, supervisors, administrators, and ALL responding officers to contemporary critical incident response issues, tactics, and procedures.

This course is NOT just for the SWAT/SRT Officer, ALL first responders will benefit.

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership
11/06/2023 - 11/08/2023
Sawmill Creek Lodge and Event Center
Paul Ohl
Paul Ohl
Register
9/100 filled
2 Days
$300

A follow-up to the OTOA Tactical Team Leader course, the Tactical Leadership - Operations Planning is designed to expose police personnel to procedures used for tactical mission planning and briefing of involved personnel.

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership
There are currently no upcoming Tactical Leadership - Operations Planning courses available.
2 Days
$300
The user transition class will be two days in length.  An introductory course, consisting of classroom lectures and live fire range time to learn how to properly use the RDS system on the duty pistol.  The life fire will consist of drawing and presentation, acquiring the red dot, target focus versus front sight focus, and distance shooting with the RDS.
Topics of instruction include structure versus strength, less effort equals higher efficiency, and pros and cons plus limitations of optics available in the marketplace.  Proper use of RDS in bad weather, and overcoming those conditions, plus close-quarter environments and extended distance situations will be covered. 
Also taught will be the proper use of RDS with damage or glass obstruction. Finally, detailed information and data to consider prior to making a purchase will be covered. 

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership
There are currently no upcoming Red Dot Sight Pistol - User Transition Course courses available.
2 Days
$400
The Red Dot Sight (RDS) Pistol Train-the-Trainer class will be two days of classroom lectures and live fire range time to learn how to properly instruct fellow officers and train others in the RDS system on the duty pistol.  This course will also assist the trainer in providing in-service instruction.  Individual attention will be given to each officer, to ensure that they comprehend all material presented, and are able to apply their knowledge while instructing others in the use of an RDS-equipped pistol.  
 
Topics of instruction include structure versus strength, less effort makes higher efficiency,  and pros and cons plus limitations of optics available in the marketplace.  Proper use of RDS in bad weather, and overcoming those conditions, plus close-quarter environments and extended distance situations will be covered.  Also taught will be the proper use of RDS with damage or glass obstruction.  Teach-backs and adult learning theory are applied, ensuring the student is ready to take these lessons back to their departments and fellow officers. 

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership
08/29/2023 - 08/30/2023
Hamilton Police Department Firearms Range
Russ Lyons
Russ Lyons
Register
9/24 filled
09/28/2023 - 09/29/2023
Dan Garrett Memorial Range-Chillicothe
Russ Lyons
Russ Lyons
Register
2/24 filled
2 Days
$300

The OTOA Active Threat Response - User Course provides officers with principles and tactics to respond as a single officer in an active threat event.  

Active Threat Response User Course (16 general hours) meets the criteria outlined in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 109:2-18-03, et al.) and is approved for 16 general hours of 2023 CPT. 

Active Threat Response User Course (16 general hours) – course number 23CPT465

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership
05/30/2023 - 05/31/2023
Marysville Division of Police
Tony Castillo
Tony Castillo
Register
23/26 filled
4 Days
$500

The OTOA Active Threat Response Train the Trainer course provides officers with principles and tactics to respond as a single officer in an active threat event.

Students will be fully prepared and equipped to train their fellow officers within their agencies upon completion of this course.

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership
07/18/2023 - 07/21/2023
Ontario - Stingel Elementary School
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Register
14/20 filled
09/05/2023 - 09/08/2023
Hamilton Police Department Firearms Range
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Register
15/16 filled
2 Days
$300

This comprehensive two-day class will cover the safe and efficient deployment of pistols and rifles in and around officers, suspects, and uninvolved bystanders while in a close-quarters environment. 

Topics and disciplines covered will include a safe and contemporary approach to the "close quarters" environment, conventional and unconventional weapons carry positions, and a strong emphasis on safety involving the individual officer, suspect/subject, and uninvolved persons.  Focusing on tactics,  techniques, and procedures for compliant and non-compliant individuals, officers will learn to work solo, with a partner, or with a team.  Drills involving decision-making and de-escalation techniques round out this multi-faceted training event.  

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership
There are currently no upcoming Close Quarters Concepts for Patrol courses available.
1 Days
$150

This course is designed to prepare the Patrol Officer and Supervisor to take on a leadership role during critical incidents, prior to the arrival of specialized tactical units, promoting an organized and professional tactical patrol response.

*OTOA membership is REQUIRED to attend this course. 

1-year OTOA standard membership ($30 fee) is applied to those without current membership

 

07/27/2023 - 07/27/2023
Westlake Recreation Center
Paul Ohl
Paul Ohl
Register
1/45 filled
08/08/2023 - 08/08/2023
Marysville Division of Police
Paul Ohl
Paul Ohl
Register
1/45 filled
08/10/2023 - 08/10/2023
Mt Orab Fire Department
Paul Ohl
Paul Ohl
Register
0/45 filled
09/07/2023 - 09/07/2023
Townplace Suites BY Marriott- Hosted by Ontario Police Department
Paul Ohl
Paul Ohl
Register
2/75 filled