FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Tactical Team Response to Active Threat Course and Active Threat Response USER Course
What is the Tactical Team Response to Active Threat and the Active Threat Response USER 16-hour course?
What made this course possible?
Who is eligible to enroll for this course?
Is this course “FREE”?
What does it mean “Grant Funded and Reimbursed”?
Is backfill reimbursed under the grant?
Is overtime reimbursed under the grant?
Are travel, lodging or meals reimbursed under the grant?
Is this course REQUIRED for officers assigned to tactical teams?
Can my agency host this course?
Is this course instructed by OPOTA or OPOTA instructors?
Can we send our entire team to this course at the same time?
What is the student equipment needs for this course?
Is this course “hands-on” or lecture?
Are there any pre-requisites for this course?
Who can I contact with questions about this course?
Is there a live-fire range day with this course?
Is it recommended to bring specialty equipment and specialty vehicles to this course?
Tactical Team Response to Active Threat Course and Active Threat Response USER Course - CPT, Grant Course Reimbursement & Paying OTOA Invoices
Is this course OPOTA CPT approved?
Is this course reimbursement the same as the annual CPT reimbursement?
Is it true that OPOTA CPT hours in 2024 are mandated at 24 hours and UP TO 40 hours?
How can this course benefit the officer and the agency for CPT credit?
Who can I contact with questions about OPOTA CPT?
Tactical Team Response to Active Threat Course and Active Threat Response USER Course - Invoicing & Payment Questions
Will the agency receive an invoice from the OTOA for this class?
What are the payment terms of the invoice for this class?
How does the agency receive the grant reimbursement?
Invoices and paying for OTOA training or services
How do I cancel my course registration?
Pay by Credit Cards
Can I pay by check or money order?
Can I pay with a purchase order?
Our agency does not accept electronic invoices... now what?
I registered for a training course and did not receive an invoice
Where can I get a W-9?
I have an invoicing / payment question
I have a question about OTOA training
How to sign up others from my organization for a user account.
What are some strategies agencies are using so the reimbursement is not “lost” or “buried” within the city/county general funds?
OTOA Membership
Information about memberships
Is membership required to attend OTOA training ?
User Accounts VS. Memberships
User Account
OTOA Membership
Organization Administrators
What is an Organization Administrator & why is this important?
Contacting the OTOA Staff
I have a question and I would like to speak to someone.
How do I contact OTOA staff to answer my questions?
Pandemic Policy
OTOA Pandemic Plan
Cancellation Policy
OTOA Cancellation Policy
How do I obtain my Advanced Training Certificates
Steps to get your course certificate
Hosting an OTOA Trainings Course Questions
Are you tired of sending officers to training and paying for travel and lodging?