All sworn first responders from state, federal, or local agencies.

This course will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to instruct their department members in the deployment of diversionary devices.

This course is designed to educate students on best practices regarding the use of diversionary devices. 

• Safety Considerations
• Training
• Tactical Application
• Decontamination
• Administrative Duties
• Criminal and Civil Liability
• Instructor development and teach-backs
• Students must pass a written final exam and a practical application presentation

Required Equipment:

1.  Bring a laptop, tablet, or other device to develop a presentation in addition to a flash drive.
2. Successfully run drills under the supervision of an instructor.
3. Conduct a 10 to 15-minute presentation on an assigned diversionary device topic.
4. Pass a 25 questions final exam with a minimum score of 80%.
5. Bring five (5) agency-issued diversionary devices.
6. Bring deployable tactical gear, including a vest, helmet, hearing protection, clear eyes, BDU-style uniform, and fire-retardant gloves.

Class starts at 8:00 AM. Training days are 8 hours long. There will be a classroom portion, but the majority of the time will be spent on the range.

If you are allergic to bees, outdoor plants, or animals, please bring your epinephrine pen or other medication.

Life-threatening allergies and pre-existing injuries or conditions must be reported to the OTOA training staff on day one of training.

Attendees are responsible for their ammunition, lodging, transportation, and food.