Tactical Operations and Public Safety Conference
Attendee Information

Leadership, Tactics, Readiness – All in One Place

Conference Pricing

Five-day training conference (Monday–Friday)

Online Registration Opens March 2027

 

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.

Conference Agenda

June 14–18, 2027 | Kalahari Resort & Convention Center

MEALS PROVIDED DURING THE CONFERENCE

Dinner is provided for registered attendees on the following evenings:
  • Monday Evening – Vendor Live-Fire Event & BBQ Dinner
    Erie County Conservation Club
  • Tuesday Evening – Vendor Show Hospitality Dinner
    Kalahari Convention Center
  • Wednesday Evening- Incident Debriefing - TBD (you must pre-register to qualify for the meal)
Meals NOT provided:
  • No breakfast provided
  • No lunch provided
  • No meals provided Thursday or Friday
Plan accordingly and review the daily agenda for event times and locations.
 

Sunday | Early Check-In

  • 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Attendee Check-In
    Location: Baobab – Convention Center
 

Monday | General Session Check-In

  • 6:30 AM – 7:55 AM
    Attendee Check-In
    Location: Baobab – Convention Center
 

General Session Lecture Series & Live Fire Hospitality

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM — Opening Ceremony, OTOA Awards Ceremony, Four Critical Incident Debriefings -TBD
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Training Courses (Limited Selection)
 
  • 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Vendor Live-Fire & BBQ Dinner
    Location: Erie County Conservation Club

Transportation provided. Hands-on sessions with tactical gear.

  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Live-Fire Hospitality Event
    Location: Baobab Bar – Convention Center
 

Tuesday | Vendor Show & Breakout Sessions

  • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Vendor Exhibition
  • 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Breakout Training Sessions
  • 3:30 PM
    Hospitality Service Begins
  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Vendor Show Hospitality Night
  • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    “RIP-IT” Vendor Day Bingo Drawing
  • 7:15 PM – 9:00 PM
    Incident Debriefing -TBD
 

Wednesday | Training Day

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Training Courses
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Incident Debriefing - TBD
    Dinner Included
 

Thursday | Training Day

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Training Courses
 

Friday | Training Day

  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Training Courses
Lodging Information
  • Not included in the registration fee.
  • Attendees are responsible for booking their own rooms.
 

Preferred Kalahari Rate (2027)

  • $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 2027 attendees

 

In 2027, our traditional Wednesday Awards Banquet will be replaced with a new evening event.

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.

âš  Live-Fire Range Requirement
 
BEFORE you enroll in a live-fire range training course, you must review the mandatory body armor policy.

Compliance is required for participation.
Review Mandatory Body Armor Policy
 REGISTRATION FOR THIS CONFERENCE OPENS MARCH 2027