OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency.
This course prepares current and future SWAT leaders, negotiators, supervisors, and patrol officers to manage critical incidents through contemporary tactics and procedures. Training includes warrant planning, small team operations, and critical incident reviews. Participants engage in discussions, operations orders, training plan development, and tactical critiques, reinforcing principled decision-making under pressure.
Students who complete this course will be able to:
Start Time: Each day begins promptly at 8:00 AM. The course spans a minimum of 8 hours per day and is structured to ensure comprehensive coverage over multiple days.
Note: Students will receive a scheduled lunch break; however, lunch will not be provided. Please plan accordingly and bring your own food and beverages.
If you are allergic to bees, outdoor plants, or animals, please bring your epinephrine pen or other medication.
Life-threatening allergies and pre-existing injuries or conditions must be reported to the OTOA training staff on day one of training.
Attendees are responsible for their ammunition, lodging, transportation, and food.
All tactics, techniques, or technologies presented at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference must be implemented in accordance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the policies and procedures of the student’s employing law enforcement agency.
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