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.
Conference Agenda
June 8–13, 2026 | Kalahari Resort & Convention Center
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 – TACLINE Series: Crushing the Hard with Justin Dodge
Kalahari Ballroom
- No breakfast provided
- No lunch provided
- No meals provided Thursday or Friday
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, Lee McMillion, LAPD – Evolution of Tactical Decision Making, Debriefing – Utah Hostage Rescue Debrief, Debriefing – LAPD Hostage Rescue on a Bus
- 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
Brother in the Fight — Code Name “Johnny Walker” Debriefing
Wednesday | Training Day
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Training Courses - 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
TACLINE Series: Crushing the Hard – An Evening with Justin Dodge
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 (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.
View All Conference HotelsImportant Information on Firearms Classes and Eligibility
Please review before registering.
Firearms Course Restriction
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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âš Live-Fire Range Requirement
BEFORE you enroll in a live-fire range training course, you must review the mandatory body armor policy.
Review Mandatory Body Armor Policy Compliance is required for participation. |