The Ohio Tactical Officers Association (OTOA) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the American Sniper Association (ASA) to revolutionize police sniper training in Ohio. This collaboration represents the first time ASA has partnered with a state tactical association to provide their renowned training programs, marking a significant milestone in delivering advanced sniper education.
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I share that longtime OTOA member Lieutenant Rodney Osborne, from a Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, was fatally shot on April 9, 2024, during a training exercise on the firing range at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient.
Lt. Osborne was a 13-year veteran with ODRC and was beloved amongst his peers. He was a leader at his institution and a member of the honor guard, SRT, and the STAR team. We’re heartbroken over this sudden loss and ask that you continue to keep his loved ones and team members in your prayers.
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The OTOA's Tactical Patrol Officer Certification program, developed in partnership with OPOTA, is recognized by the Attorney General's Blue Ribbon Task Force.