Advanced Training
2 Days
$750

Provides SWAT / SRT teams with sound principles and contemporary tactics to effectively respond to an active threat event, separate those in harm's way from danger, and save lives.

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THIS COURSE IS OPOTA CPT APPROVED (Course # 23CPT063), AND TUITION IS REIMBURSED THROUGH THE OHIO SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM

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

Interested in hosting this course in your area? email training@otoa.org

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Hosting Information

11/06/2023 - 11/07/2023
Lake County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Training Center
Tony Castillo
Tony Castillo
Register
4/24 filled
11/16/2023 - 11/17/2023
Crawford County - St. Bernard's Catholic Church/School
Tony Castillo
Tony Castillo
Register
0/14 filled
5 Days
$650

This is a hands-on, high-intensity course in which students practice tactics and techniques in the field.

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

10/02/2023 - 10/06/2023
Westlake Recreation Center
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Full
28/24 filled
10/16/2023 - 10/20/2023
Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities Building
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Register
23/24 filled
5 Days
$700

Enhance principles learned in the OTOA Basic SWAT class and introduce the students to advanced tactics to allow them to be more skilled operators.

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

 
There are currently no upcoming Advanced SWAT courses available.
5 Days
$600

This is a hands-on, high-intensity course in which students practice tactics and techniques in the field.

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

10/09/2023 - 10/13/2023
Northern Ohio Tactical Training Center - NOTTC
Darren Smykowski
Darren Smykowski
Full
24/24 filled
2 Days
$300

The OTOA's Sniper Team Leader course is an advanced 2-day class geared explicitly toward sniper TLs and snipers looking to become sniper TLs. This course will cover sustainment, training, documentation, gear selection, and selling your sniper team's abilities for all missions. 

The course of instruction will cover the mission of the Police Sniper, the selection process for potential snipers, training programs, and pre-planned ops planning. 

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

There are currently no upcoming Sniper Team Leader courses available.
3 Days
$400

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.

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

11/06/2023 - 11/08/2023
Sawmill Creek Lodge and Event Center
Paul Ohl
Paul Ohl
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25/100 filled
1 Days
$150

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

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

There are currently no upcoming Critical Incident Leadership for Patrol Operations courses available.
2 Days
$300

Provides officers with principles and tactics to respond as a single officer and with backup to an active threat event.

Active Threat Response User Course 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 – course number 23CPT465.

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

10/31/2023 - 11/01/2023
Mercy Health Police Department Training Facility
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Register
11/24 filled
11/02/2023 - 11/03/2023
Mercy Health Police Department Training Facility
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Register
4/24 filled
4 Days
$500

The course provides officers with principles and tactics to train their fellow officers within their agencies to respond as a single officer and with others to an active threat event.

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

There are currently no upcoming Active Threat Response - Train The Trainer courses available.
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 in a close-quarters environment. 

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

11/13/2023 - 11/14/2023
Ontario Police Dept
Phil Chaney
Phil Chaney
Register
6/20 filled
1 Days
$150

The Intro to the RDS pistol is an introductory course with classroom lectures and live fire range time to learn how to properly use the RDS system on the duty pistol.  

*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 Intro to Red Dot Sight Pistol courses available.
2 Days
$300

An introductory course consists of classroom lectures and live fire range time to learn how to use the RDS system on the duty pistol properly. 

*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

Learn how to properly instruct fellow officers and train others in the RDS system on the duty pistol.

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

There are currently no upcoming Red Dot Sight Pistol - Train the Trainer courses available.
2 Days
$650

Learn the deployment and operation for your rifle equipped with a low-powered variable optic (LPVO)

 

10/12/2023 - 10/13/2023
Northern Ohio Tactical Training Center - NOTTC
Matt Jacques
Matt Jacques
Register
12/20 filled
2 Days
$700

Develop the skills to operate and instruct others in the pistol-mounted red dot sight (RDS)

10/10/2023 - 10/11/2023
Northern Ohio Tactical Training Center - NOTTC
Matt Jacques
Matt Jacques
Register
5/20 filled