This award is presented each year to a SWAT/Tactical/Patrol Unit whose members have distinguished themselves through valorous actions during a tactical operation or call for service.
A selection committee reviews situations in which members of the nominated unit clearly acted without regard for the safety of their own lives in order to safely resolve a situation, thus protecting fellow officers and/or innocent victims and bystanders.
Nominations eligible for review must be from the previous year of the awards banquet. For example, the situation must have occurred in 2023 or earlier to be eligible for review.
All nominations must include the following:
- Tactical Team/Agency Unit Complete Name (No abbreviations).
- Department/Agency.
- Unit/Team members to be recognized (if applicable).
- Documentation of the event: A synopsis of the event in paragraph form.
- A contact person to verify the event, actions, or conduct.
2024 OTOA Awards Banquet Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 6 pm - 8 pm Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center, Sandusky, Ohio
This award is eligible for a maximum of one (1) team annually.
Winners of these prestigious OTOA Awards receive the following:
- Recognition at the OTOA Awards Banquet.
- Lodging will be provided for the Chief, Sheriff, Team Commander, or designee for the night of the awards banquet.
- VIP table placement for the Chief, Sheriff, Team Commander, or designee and *one (1) guest at the OTOA Awards Banquet.
Contact the OTOA Awards Director regarding additional guests.