2027 OTOA Tactical Operations & Public Safety Conference
June 14–18, 2027 • Kalahari Resorts & Conventions • Sandusky, Ohio
In 2027, the Ohio Tactical Officers Association celebrates its 40th Anniversary — four decades of promoting professionalism in policing, training first responders, developing leaders, and supporting Ohio’s tactical and public safety community.
To recognize this milestone, OTOA is preparing a banner-year conference featuring an unprecedented level of tactical training, certification courses, critical incident education, professional development, industry engagement, hospitality, and networking opportunities.
Important Conference Dates
Full Conference
Monday, June 14 through Friday, June 18, 2027
Vendor Live-Fire
Monday, June 14, 2027
Erie County Conservation Club
Vendor Exhibition
Tuesday, June 15, 2027
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Conference Location
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Sandusky, Ohio
2027 Conference Highlights
OTOA’s 40th Anniversary Conference is being built to deliver one of the broadest law-enforcement and public-safety training experiences in our history.
- 180+ Tactical, Leadership & Public Safety Training Courses
- ALL Courses CPT-Approved
- Critical Incident Debriefings
- Instructor Certification Courses
- Armorer Certification Courses
- Firearms Training
- Active Threat Response Training
- Tactical Training
- Lecture-Based Training
- Officer Wellness Training
- SWAT Training
- Patrol Training
- Leadership Training
- Tactical Medic Training
- Corrections Training
- Nationally Recognized Conference Instructors
- Vendor Day Breakout Training
- Vendor Live-Fire
- 300+ Exhibitor Vendor Exhibition
- Special Hospitality Events
- Professional Networking Opportunities
- RIP-IT Door Prize Event
Who Should Attend?
The OTOA Tactical Operations & Public Safety Conference is designed for law enforcement officers, supervisors, tactical teams, patrol officers, corrections personnel, tactical medics, instructors, command staff, and public safety professionals seeking advanced operational training and professional development.
Whether you serve in SWAT, patrol, corrections, command, instruction, emergency medicine, or agency leadership, the 2027 conference is being structured to provide relevant training opportunities across the public safety profession.
2027 Conference Pricing
Full Conference: $500
Monday–Friday Includes 1-Year OTOA MembershipFull conference registration covers attendance at training courses and conference events throughout the week.
- Monday Only — Critical Incident Debriefings
- Tuesday Only — Vendor Exhibition
- Monday + Tuesday Only
Training Opportunities
Certification Courses
Instructor certification and armorer certification opportunities will be included in the 2027 training schedule.
Critical Incident Debriefings
Firsthand examination and discussion of significant real-world law-enforcement incidents and operational lessons learned.
Firearms & Active Threat
Firearms-focused and active-threat response training supporting tactical and operational proficiency.
Tactics & SWAT
Tactical instruction designed for team members, operators, supervisors, and law-enforcement professionals.
Leadership & Lecture
Classroom education covering leadership, operations, supervision, professional development, and public-safety topics.
Wellness
Training and education focused on first-responder wellness, health, resilience, and professional longevity.
Patrol & Corrections
Training opportunities specifically relevant to patrol officers and corrections professionals.
Tactical Medicine
Training opportunities relevant to tactical medics and public-safety medical professionals.
Vendor Live-Fire
Vendor Live-Fire provides attendees with an opportunity to experience tactical products, firearms-related equipment, and other technologies in a live demonstration environment.
Location: Erie County Conservation Club
Vendor Live-Fire: 4:30 PM–7:30 PM
BBQ dinner is provided as part of the Monday evening event.
300+ Exhibitor Vendor Exhibition
The OTOA Vendor Exhibition brings more than 300 exhibitors and industry partners together with conference attendees.
Explore products, equipment, technology, vehicles, services, and resources designed for law enforcement, tactical operations, corrections, public safety, and first responders.
Tuesday also includes breakout training sessions, hospitality activities, networking opportunities, and the RIP-IT Vendor Day Bingo Drawing.
Conference Agenda
Sunday, June 13 — Early Check-In
Baobab — Convention Center
Monday, June 14 — Opening Day & Vendor Live-Fire
Baobab — Convention Center
Erie County Conservation Club
Baobab Bar — Convention Center
Tuesday, June 15 — Vendor Exhibition & Breakout Training
Wednesday, June 16 — Training Day
Dinner included for pre-registered participants
Thursday, June 17 — Training Day
Friday, June 18 — Final Training Day
Conference Meals
- Monday Evening: Vendor Live-Fire Event & BBQ Dinner
- Tuesday Evening: Vendor Exhibition Hospitality Dinner
- Wednesday Evening: Critical Incident Debriefing dinner for pre-registered participants
- No conference breakfast
- No conference lunch
- No meals provided Thursday or Friday
Lodging
Lodging is not included in the conference registration fee. Attendees are responsible for reserving and paying for their own accommodations.
Kalahari Standard Room
$150 preferred 2027 conference rate
King Living Room Suite
$190 preferred 2027 conference rate
Firearms Training & Eligibility
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.
- Firearms-course access is restricted to sworn law-enforcement officers.
- Exceptions may apply to individuals who carry firearms as part of their official duties, including qualifying corrections tactical personnel.
- Course registrations are audited. Individuals who do not meet firearms-course eligibility requirements may be removed from those courses.
- Questions regarding firearms-course eligibility should be directed to training@otoa.org.
Conference Registration
Agencies and attendees are encouraged to begin budgeting, staffing, travel planning, and administrative approval now. Conference training selections and registration will be available when registration opens.
Conference Resources
40 Years. One Incredible Conference.
Join the Ohio Tactical Officers Association as we celebrate four decades of training first responders, promoting professionalism in policing, and supporting the public-safety community. Make plans now to be part of our 40th Anniversary Conference in Sandusky.