The OTOA Active Shooter Response (Patrol) is tailored for front-line officers. It provides crucial principles and tactics for handling active threat situations effectively. This course combines classroom instruction on evidence-driven principles with hands-on, skill-based tactical training. Officers are prepared for real-life scenarios, focusing on saving lives and making critical decisions under pressure.

This course integrates evidence-driven, classroom-based principles with practical, skill-based tactics. Key focus areas include critical incident decision-making, the legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies. The curriculum is designed to equip officers with the skills to respond effectively to active threats, enhancing their ability to protect and save lives.

The training culminates in safe, reality-based scenarios that emphasize de-escalation tactics. These practical exercises allow students to demonstrate their proficiency and readiness for real-life challenges, ensuring they can apply their learned skills effectively in active threat situations.

NO LIVE AMMUNITION OR MAGAZINES PERMITTED WITHIN THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOMS

ALL TRAINING WEAPONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OTOA FOR SCENARIO-BASED EXERCISES

STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING

•  Uniform of the day, as required by the agency.
• Full duty belt based on assignment.
•  Body Armor MANDATORY.
• Duty Pistol, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION.
• Patrol rifle, NO MAGAZINES OR AMMUNITION.
• NO Tasers, NO Batons, NO OC Spray.
• Clear wrap-around eye protection: Mandatory for force-on-force scenarios.
• Pen and notebook.
• Water and food - No meals are provided.