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Conference UPDATE: CTS Diversion Device Instructor & PepperBall Instructor Certifications

Pat Fiorilli — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:08:14 +0000

New classes have been added to the conference:

PepperBall Instructor Certification

CTS Diversion Device Instructor

Both classes are 8 hour blocks

OTOA Conference Host Hotel Information

Pat Fiorilli — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:48:01 +0000

The Holiday Inn – Canton located at 4520 Everhard Road, Canton, Ohio
www.hicanton.com
Call the front desk directly at (330) 494-2770 and let them know your reserving a room for the Ohio Tactical Officers Conference to get the $95.00 room rate.

ATTENTION – Registration still open for the – Tactical Team Leader / Operations Planning Course March 26-27-28 in Huron, Ohio

Pat Fiorilli — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:48:44 +0000

If you plan on attending the Tactical Team Leader / Operations Planning Course in Huron, Ohio on March 26 -27 -28, 2012, you better hurry.

This class is filling up.

The roster is at forty eight (48) attendees and we plan of capping the class at sixty (60)

Don’t miss out.

CLICK BELOW FOR YOUR COURSE REGISTRATION:

2012 OTOA TL Course Registration

FAX THE COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM TO: (216) 701-6171

Conference Registration Made Easy – Download the writable PDF OTOA Conference Registration

Pat Fiorilli — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:00:11 +0000

Need a conference registration form? Click on the OTOA 2012 Conference Writable PDF Registration below:

OTOA 2012 Conference registration form

After you have filled in the blanks, print the completed form and either fax it to: (216) 529-6617 or mail the form to: OTOA, 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107, Attn: Patrick Fiorilli.

2012 OTOA Conference Featured Instructor: Randy Watt

Pat Fiorilli — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:24:28 +0000

Randy retired from the Ogden Police Department, Ogden, Utah, in October of 2011, where he was serving as Assistant Chief of Police, and where he had served for 32-years, having worked a multitude of assignments and at all levels of supervision and leadership. Chief Watt is a recipient of various medals and commendations, including the department’s Medal of Valor (twice awarded). Chief Watt has extensive experience in tactical operations, ranging from high-risk warrant service to hostage rescues.

Chief Watt is a nationally recognized expert in the field of law enforcement special operations and counter-terrorism. He is an advisor to the Technical Support Working Group (T.S.W.G.), Office of Combating Terrorism, in Washington, D.C. He is a lead instructor for the National Tactical Officers Association (N.T.O.A.) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (I.A.C.P.) in a variety of S.W.A.T., Leadership, and Terrorism courses. Chief Watt is the year 2000 recipient of the N.T.O.A.’s John A. Kolman Award of Excellence. He is a regular presenter at the N.T.O.A. Conference, as well as at numerous state association conferences and other training events. Prior to the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, then Lieutenant Watt was co-chair of the Tactical Response Sub-Committee and spent four years studying terrorism and writing the tactical response plan for protection of the Olympic Games. Chief Watt has taught hostage rescue tactics and techniques to foreign military and police units and is a consultant to local, state and federal tactical units. Chief Watt holds a Masters Degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, a M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix, a B.Sc. degree from Weber State University, is a graduate of Session 191 of the FBI National Academy, and is a Staff Firearms Instructor at Gunsite Academy.

Chief Watt is also a Colonel in the Utah Army National Guard and is the Commander of the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), commanding 2100 Green Berets located in 9 states. With 30-years of active duty and reserve experience, he is a graduate of the Basic Airborne and Jumpmaster Schools, Special Forces Qualification Course, Infantry Officer’s Basic and Advanced Courses, Special Forces Officer Qualification Course, CAS3, CGSC, the U.S. Army War College, Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Instructor (SFAUC), Special Forces Basic Combat Course – Support Instructor (SFBCC-S) and Military Freefall (HALO) School.

Methamphetamine Recognition and Investigation Training: Hosted by Painesville Police: May 21, 22 and 23, 2012

Pat Fiorilli — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:16:22 +0000

The Painesville Police Department is hosting a three day Meth Lab Tactical Entry Class on May 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2012. The class covers, recognition of meth labs, briefing considerations as well as entry and equipment considerations. Entries will be made into mock labs with trained role players. This is a certification class and is being taught by the MERIT Group “Methamphetamine Recognition and Investigation Training”. The MERIT Group is based in Pennsylvania and has trained over 3,500 officers nationwide.

This training teaches those who serve search warrants and Tactical Leaders that it is not enough to go through the door and hope for the best. The course teaches preparedness and survival.

If your agency is interested in taking part, please contact Lieutenant Anthony Powalie at the Painesville Police Department, 440-392-5840, apowalie@painesville.com. EMAIL IS THE BEST

OTOA Sniper Instructor Course May 29-June 2, 2012

Pat Fiorilli — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:31:15 +0000

This 5 day course is recommended for experienced Law Enforcement snipers with a instructor / team leader requirement for development of their instructional skills.

Download the registration form here:

2012 OTOA Sniper Instructor Course

Huron, Ohio Team Leader / Operations Training Class Hotel Info

Pat Fiorilli — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:14:57 +0000

To make a room reservation call Sawmill Creek Resort directly at (419) 433-2786

Advise reservations that you are attending the OTOA Team Leader Training Class for special room rate pricing.

Room rates are $99.00 per night

Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center

400 Sawmill Creek Drive, Huron, Ohio 44839 (419) 433-2786

2012 Tactical Team Leader / Operations Planning Course

Pat Fiorilli — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:46:32 +0000

OTOA Tactical Team Leader/Operations Planning Course

Hosted by the Huron Police Department

March 26, 27 & 28, 2012

Sawmill Creek Conference Center in Huron, Ohio

This three-day course is designed for current and future tactical team leaders who assist in planning and implementing tactical operations. The focus will be on leadership principles and tactics for leading an entry team element. Topics include: legal issues, personnel requirements, selection, multi-jurisdictional operations, surveillance missions, response to barricade, suicide high risk warrant service and hostage rescue situations.

Dynamic Entry vs. Surround & Call – Out vs. Breach & Hold philosophies will be analyzed and discussed. Students will participate in operational planning scenarios and tabletop exercises involving actual tactical operations.

$50 OTOA member, $80 for non-member, ($30 goes towards your membership)

Pay by check or money orders. Purchase Orders also accepted.

CLASS SOLD OUT IN DECEMBER, DON’T MISS OUT

Special room rates have been secured at Sawmill Creek for $99.00 per night

Download the Course Description and Course Registration forms below:

Fax completed Course Registration forms to (216) 529-6617

email completed Course Registration forms to info@otoa.org

2012 OTOA Team Leader Course Description- HURON

2012 OTOA Team Leader Course Registration

You can also mail completed Course Registration forms to:

Ohio Tactical Officers Association

C/O Lakewood Police Department

12650 Detroit Avenue

Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Attn: Patrick Fiorilli

2012 OTOA Annual Training Conference

Chris Vendilli — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:00:21 +0000

Student & Vendor Registration Links

Student Online Registration CLICK HERE

Vendor Online Registration CLICK HERE

NEW

One (1) Free conference registration with Five (5) paid registrations from the same P.D. / S.W.A.T. Team

(Pay for 5, the 6th is free)

If you have any questions about this event ask us here.

The Ohio Tactical officers Association would like to invite any tactical operators, law enforcement, and corrections officers to attend the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Conference, hosted by the Jackson Township PD S.W.A.T. Team, Canton Police Department S.W.A.T. Team, and the Alliance PD S.W.A.T. Team, on May 21-24, 2012.

Come train and network with law enforcement professionals from around the tri-state area!

Location: City of Canton, Ohio
Hotel Information: Holiday Inn – Canton located at 4520 Everhard Road N.W., Canton, Ohio 44718 (330) 494-2770 www.hicanton.com
Vendor Show Location: Summit County Sheriff’s Office Training Facility, located at 2825 Greensburg Road, North Canton, Ohio a five-minute commute from the host hotel.
Registration: OTOA MEMBER PRICE: $150.00 per operator. NON MEMBER PRICE: $180.00 (Price includes OTOA one-year membership)

*Paid Registration includes banquet, vendor show, and all hospitality activities and tracks of instruction.

Conference Highlights: Vendor Show, Multiple tracks for tactical operators, tactical command, instructor level courses, awards banquet, raffle prizes, and networking with SWAT operators from around the tri state area.

Free Vendor Show will be Tuesday May 22, 2012 from 0100hrs until 1700hrs.

The conference is open to Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Military Personnel with proper I.D.

Any questions can be directed to:

Pat Fiorilli, OTOA President: 216-701-6171

Jeremy Allen, OTOA Vice President: 740-808-0445