W-9 Form

Remittance (checks)

• Make checks payable to: Ohio Tactical Officers Association or OTOA
• Remittance address: 17000 St. Clair Avenue, Suite 108, Cleveland, OH 44110

A user account is your access point to OTOA training and events. It’s free and requires registration.

There are two types of user accounts:

• Law Enforcement & First Responders – Required to sign up for OTOA training. You must upload your agency ID when creating your profile. All profiles are reviewed and verified by OTOA HQ.

• Exhibitors – Allows access to registration portals for OTOA conferences and symposiums.

Make sure you select the correct account type when signing up.

No membership? No problem.

✅ User profiles are free — and required to sign up for training.
✅ Every training class includes membership at no extra cost.

Create your profile and register, and you're in.

Cancellation by OTOA

OTOA may cancel a training event due to low enrollment or other circumstances that make the event non-viable.

• If an event is postponed, registrants may choose to:

  • Transfer their registration to the new date

Refunds & Credit Policy

• The OTOA does not apply credits for canceled training.

• If training was paid in full, a full refund will be issued — no credits or rollovers.

Habitual Cancellations

Registrants who are found to cancel their training registrations habitually may be banned from future OTOA training.

Emergency Situations

In emergencies, cancellation or no-show fees may be waived at OTOA’s discretion.

All cancellations must be submitted via email to training@otoa.org .

Policies apply to all OTOA training events, conferences, and symposiums unless otherwise stated in event-specific materials. Please review individual event information thoroughly.

For TRAINING questions, email training@otoa.org or call 216-282-7928.
For INVOICING or billing, email office@otoa.org or call 216-282-7928.
For GENERAL questions, email office@otoa.org or call 216-282-7928.

Health and Safety Guidelines for OTOA Training

Policing and police training come with inherent risks. Mitigating those risks requires proper planning and preparedness. The health and safety of all participants and staff are our top priorities.

Safety Measures:

• Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
• Face coverings (covering both mouth and nose) are required, except for individuals who:
  • Have difficulty breathing.
  • Cannot tolerate wearing a mask.
  • Cannot remove it without assistance.
• Health and safety screenings will be conducted before training begins.
• All participants must sign an OTOA release of liability waiver and assumption of risk form.

CDC Guidelines for Face Coverings:

• Cloth face coverings are not personal protective equipment but can help prevent respiratory droplets from spreading to others.
• Face coverings are recommended by the CDC to protect others, even if the wearer is asymptomatic.

Health Self-Assessment Before Attending Training:
Do not attend if any of the following apply to you within 14 days prior to the event:

• Close contact with anyone confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19.
• Experiencing any unexplained symptoms, including:
  • Fever (100.4°F or higher) or chills
  • Cough or shortness of breath
  • Fatigue, muscle or body aches
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat, congestion, or runny nose
  • Headache, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

Common Sense Prevails
If you feel unwell or meet any of the criteria above, please stay home to protect yourself and others.

Our Commitment to Safety:
OTOA training will follow all mandates from the CDC and Ohio Department of Health. We recognize that the training and preparedness of first responders are vital to our mission: Saving Lives.