Lunch Included — Sponsored by 5.11 Tactical

Bus Rescue & Intervention Tactics

This 8-hour training block utilizes full-size coach and school bus platforms to prepare tactical officers for high-risk incidents involving large passenger vehicles. Participants will develop a working understanding of vehicle layout, structural considerations, access points, and operational challenges unique to bus environments.

Training progresses from foundational familiarization to coordinated exterior and interior intervention techniques, emphasizing safe, controlled movement, communication, and decision-making. The course culminates in scenario-based exercises that use Unit Solutions to reinforce tactics in realistic conditions.

We Bring the Training to You.

The OTOA Regional Training Program is designed to deliver high-quality, mission-focused law enforcement training directly to officers across the State of Ohio. By hosting training events regionally, we increase accessibility, reduce travel burdens, and strengthen collaboration among agencies within each area of the state.

These regional training events provide officers with practical, real-world instruction focused on tactical operations, leadership, officer safety, and critical incident response. More importantly, they create opportunities for agencies to train together, share experiences, and build stronger professional relationships that enhance regional readiness and response capabilities.

The goal is simple: provide accessible, professional training that prepares officers for the realities of today’s public safety challenges while strengthening partnerships throughout Ohio.