Training Name: Active Shooter Response (Patrol)
Course Name: Active Shooter Response (Patrol) OPOTC CPT Approved 25CPT058 (7 - Use of Force hrs., 1 - Officer Wellness hrs., 8 - Leadership hrs)
Dates: 10/21/2025 - 10/22/2025
Venue: Youngstown - Southside Annex - Mahoning County
Youngstown, OH 44507
Price: $0
Instructors: RED Team Cadre
Tony Castillo
Training Description:
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Duration: 2 Days (16 hours)    Cost: $0
Certificate Icon Approved for CPT: Use of Force 7 hours, Officer Wellness 1 hour, Leadership 8 hours.

ELIGIBILITY

  • OPOTC-certified peace officers, deputies, and troopers employed full- or part-time by an Ohio law enforcement agency.

DESCRIPTION

This course is tailored for front-line officers and combines evidence-driven classroom instruction with skill-based tactical training to prepare officers for real-life active threat scenarios.

UNIQUE TRAINING APPROACH

Integrates evidence-based principles with hands-on tactical exercises. Focus includes decision-making, legal use of force, and de-escalation strategies.

REAL-WORLD APPLICATION

Concludes with reality-based scenarios focusing on de-escalation and application of learned tactics.


IMPORTANT: Due to recent events and out of an abundance of caution, with the safety of our members, student officers, and instructors being paramount; the SIG 320 pistol and its variant models will no longer be allowed for carry or use, nor may it be present in or during any OTOA event or program, until such time as to the issue of safety has been resolved to our satisfaction.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Start Time: Each day begins promptly at 8:00 AM. The course spans a minimum of 8 hours per day and is structured to ensure comprehensive coverage over multiple days.

Note: Students will receive a scheduled lunch break; however, lunch will not be provided. Please plan accordingly and bring your own food and beverages.

STUDENT GOALS

  • Understand trends and response priorities
  • Legal use of force and de-escalation
  • Coordination to avoid friendly fire
  • Collaboration with security and civilians
  • Master two mission-driven tactics

LODGING, TRAVEL & MEALS

  • Attendees are responsible for securing their own lodging, travel, and meals. These are not provided by the OTOA.

All tactics, techniques, or technologies presented at any OTOA advanced training or annual training conference must be implemented in accordance with the United States Constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, and the policies and procedures of the student’s employing law enforcement agency.

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