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NTOA| NTOA Regional Directors Elected for 3-year Term | November 5 2008, 09:48 am |
| The results of NTOA’s recent election for Regional Director’s are in and winners for 3-year terms are as follows: Eastern Region: Lt. Ed Allen, Seminole County Sheriff’s Office (FL) Central Region: Sgt. Luke Sherman, Tulsa Police Department (OK) Western Region: Lt. Don Kester, Pima County Sheriff’s Office (AZ) |
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| NTOA SWAT Standards now available | October 8 2008, 12:07 am |
| For the past two years, the NTOA’s executive director and other NTOA members have joined with various committees in Washington D.C. to revise and develop SWAT standards. These standards will have a direct effect on state and local SWAT teams. During this process, it has become very clear that in order to ensure that SWAT/tactical teams meet minimum capabilities, standards for employment, training and equipping SWAT teams should be written by practitioners who perform these duties on a daily basis. NTOA has taken the initiative and written SWAT standards which are grounded in the philosophy and practices NTOA has been teaching for over 25 years. You can download the SWAT Standards at www.ntoa.org/massemail/swatstandards.pdf |
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| NTOA Conducts Study of Annual/Semi-Annual Performance Evaluations | July 28 2008, 05:16 pm |
| NTOA Legal Section Chair Jim Clark is conducting a review and comparison of annual/semi-annual performance evaluations for patrol officers and deputies. If you are willing to help, please send an electronic copy of your agency's evaluation form to Jim's email at jfctpdsot520@aol.com. If an electronic copy is not available, please mail to Jim at 5409 E. 66 Place, Tulsa, OK 74136. |
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| Explosive Breaching Handbook NOW AVAILABLE | June 6 2008, 11:14 am |
| The Explosive Breaching Characterization Handbook is now available through the NTOA Resource Library to select members. Certain restrictions apply: • Must be an NTOA individual member. • Must be sworn law enforcement. • Must provide copy of LE credentials and current breacher status verification on agency letterhead. • Must provide copy of certificate of graduation or completion of one of the following schools: REST, TEES, Olive Security, NSA, Forced Entry Tactical Training, Los Angeles County SD SEB Breaching Course, North Vector or a military certificate of training. To read about the development of this handbook, see The Tactical Edge, Winter 2008 article by Brad Lauritsen. For more information or to order handbook, contact Elaine Crunkleton at resourcelibrary@ntoa.org. |
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| NTOA Resource Library releases updated report on police training fatalities | March 10 2008, 09:31 pm |
| The Resource Library’s preliminary report on training fatalities was first made public in 2005. Following more research and readers’ feedback, an update to the report was provided in 2007. Additional information is now available in the 2008 Police Training Fatality Report update which can be viewed in the Resource Library section of this Web site. The report may be used as an awareness tool and to justify increased safety procedures in your agency’s training program. For more information, please contact elainecrunkleton@ntoa.org. |
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| Scenario challenge in discussion forums | March 10 2008, 09:29 pm |
| The new "Scenarios" section in our discussion forums is drawing a lot of attention from members. Here, Web site users post sample scenarios (real or made-up) and other members post their opinions on the best tactics to resolve the situation. This is a unique opportunity for brainstorming with other tactical officers all across the country! You can participate in this challenging, one-of-a-kind experience at www.ntoa.org/forums. | |
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| New Book Offered by NTOA Resource Library | March 10 2008, 09:28 pm |
| "MindSighting: Mental Toughness Skills for Police Officers in High Stress Situations" by Dr. Michael J. Asken is designed to provide both individuals and trainers in law enforcement with psychological tools to enhance response in high stress conditions. To learn more, call 800.279.9127 ext. 19, or to view details online, visit the NTOA Online Store | |
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