Resource Library
Our comprehensive resource library is your source for current information on SWAT, patrol, crisis negotiations and much more. Information packets, incident reviews, SOPs and legal case studies are available exclusively to our members. If we don’t have what you are looking for, our information specialist will try to find it for you.

NTOA Publications Article Index
Search by topic area in our library of published articles from The Tactical Edge and the Crisis Negotiator from 1983 to present. Order back issues of The Tactical Edge, Crisis Negotiator and the Member Tested and Recommended Product Review Guide All published issues are available in hard copy (while supplies last) and on CD.


Team Packet Updates
As a service to all agencies holding a team membership, NTOA offers periodic updates to team information packets.


Training Fatalities Report - Updated 3-08
A special Resource Library report on police training fatalities is available to the entire law enforcement community. This report was prepared to promote safety awareness and to use as justification for increasing safety procedures in training programs.


Reprint Request Form
Fill out this online form to request a reprint from one of our publications.


Information Coordinator

Elaine Crunkleton
800.279.9127, ext. 119


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Resource Library materials
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Interactive Software
Excellent computer training tools incorporating interactive features to enhance the learning experience.

Cobb County, GA PD Animated Review (1999) by Ron McCarthy

The Incident–Interactive Training Aid for Crisis Negotiators,(2002) FBI Crisis Negotiations Unit

 

Incident Reviews
Available to members only – the formal NTOA reviews of well-known incidents offering detailed analysis and recommendations.

The BATF Ops Against the Branch Davidians, (1993) by John Kolman

The William Paul Drive Incident, Cobb County (GA) PD (1999) by Ron McCarthy

WTO Seattle, Washington Conference Disruptions, (2000) by Ron McCarthy

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Information Packets
The Resource Library offers invaluable topic-specific resources for the law enforcement professional, available in convenient and affordable CD format. Most contain a variety of materials such as articles, studies, SOP’s, government reports and other support documents. There are 23 individual packets available for purchase:

Anti-Pro SWAT

Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT

Canine Operations

NTOA Legal Articles

Chemical Agents

Operational Analysis

Corrections

Patrol Rifle

Crisis Negotiations

Physical Fitness

Diversionary Devices

School Violence and Safety

Hostage Rescue

SWAT Justification and Formation

Incident Summaries

SWAT Training Hours

Less Lethal Weapons and Munitions

Tactical Long Rifle

Man-Tracking

TEMS

Mobile Field Force Tactics

Terrorism

Model Polices

 

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Books and Manuals

The following titles have been selected as important resources for the tactical library. All are available for purchase through the Resource Library

A Guide to the Development of SWAT, (1982) John Kolman
An Illustrated Guide to Tactical Diagramming, (2005) Charles “Sid” Heal
Counter-Sniper Rifle Data Book, with template (2005) T. Gregory Hall
Diversionary Devices Reference Manual, (2001) Charles “Sid” Heal
Patrol Response to Contemporary Problems, (2006) edited by John Kolman
Police Sniper Science Manual, (2001) Klint Anderson
Sound Doctrine: A Tactical Primer, (2000) Charles “Sid” Heal
The Management of Police Specialized Tactical Units, (2000) Mijares, McCarthy, Perkins
The On-Scene Guide to Crisis Negotiations, 2nd Edit. (2003) by Fredericlk J. Lanceley
The Patrol Rifle Carbine Manual, (2003) Peterson, Tkac and Felts
The Trials and Tribulations of Becoming a SWAT Commander, (2004) John Kolman
Training at the Speed of Life, (2005) Kenneth R. Murray

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