Tactical Operations and Public Safety Conference

Leadership, Tactics, Readiness – All in One Place

Conference Pricing

Five-day training conference (Monday–Friday)

Online Registration Opens March 2026

Full Conference (5 Days): $450 Includes 1-year OTOA membership

Covers all training courses and events for the week.

Free Options (must be selected during registration)

Monday Only — Critical Incident Debriefings FREE
Tuesday Only — Vendor Exhibition FREE
Monday + Tuesday Only FREE

Important: Attendance at any training courses beyond Monday’s Critical Incident Debriefings requires full conference registration at $450.

Lodging Information

Not included in the registration fee.
Attendees are responsible for booking their own rooms.

Preferred Kalahari Rate (2026)

$140 — Standard Room
$180 — King Living Room Suite

You will receive a secure link to reserve your room at the Kalahari Resort in your confirmation email after registering for the conference.

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Important Information on Firearms Classes and Eligibility

Please review before registering.

Firearms Course Restriction

SOFT BODY ARMOR is mandatory for any live-fire range course involving pistol-caliber firearms.
RIFLE RATED BODY ARMOR is mandatory for any course conducted on a live-fire range where rifles are fired.

Access is restricted to sworn law enforcement officers.
Access exceptions may apply to individuals who carry firearms for official duties (e.g., ODRC personnel assigned to STAR or SRT units).
If you have questions about eligibility, contact training@otoa.org before registering.

Course Registration Audit

Audit in effect: All registrations are reviewed. Unauthorized individuals enrolled in firearms courses will be removed.

SIG P320 Restriction & Guidelines

Prepare Ahead
NO SIG P320 Pistols or variants are permitted in live-fire range classes.
NO LOADED SIG P320 Pistols or variants are permitted in scenario-based training.

📢 Important News About Wednesday's Awards Banquet

An important update for 2026 attendees

In 2026, our traditional Wednesday Awards Banquet will be replaced with a new evening event.

Crushing the Hard – An Evening with Justin Dodge

How the SWAT sergeant crushed by a fire truck fought his way back to duty

Justin Dodge, a Denver Police METRO SWAT supervisor, suffered life-altering injuries during the 2023 Denver Nuggets championship parade.

Through discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to his team and mission, Sgt. Dodge overcame extraordinary adversity and returned to full active duty—resuming leadership within SWAT.

His story is a powerful reminder that leadership is shaped not by circumstance, but by character, perseverance, and purpose.

Visit Justin Dodge’s Website →

(Dinner is included with the presentation.)

Pre-registration is required to attend this dinner event.
You’ll sign up for it during the conference registration process so we can plan accordingly.

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