National Tactical Officers Association

🎤 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Explosive Breaching: A Historical Perspective
Presented by: Keith Frakes

Explore the evolution of law enforcement explosive breaching programs and learn the key elements of building and sustaining a safe, effective, and legally defensible capability. Gain practical insights on training, equipment, safety, policy, planning, and overcoming today's operational challenges.

💥 Learn from proven strategies and real-world experience. 🔗https://www.ntoa.org/conferences/le-conference/

🎧 NTOA is bringing back our virtual Crisis Negotiation Workshop Series: Unlocking Solutions for Successful Crisis Resolution.

Join expert presenters for real-world case studies and practical insights to strengthen your negotiation skills.

📅 Date: Dec. 7, 2026

⚠️ Limited seats available—register today! 🔗https://www.ntoa.org/workshops/cntws/

Don’t miss this opportunity to build essential skills in crisis negotiations and it's grant-funded!

Whether you’re assigned to, work with, or oversee a crisis/hostage negotiations team, this course provides the foundational knowledge and techniques needed for successful outcomes in high-stakes situations.

📅 Dates: Aug. 17-21, 2026
🚔Co-hosted by: Bay St. Louis (MS) Police Dept.

A grant from the DOJ-BJA, enables the NTOA to offer scholarship training for this course. The NTOA is proud to offer this course at a discounted rate, regardless of membership status.

Register today to secure your spot! 🔗https://public.ntoa.org/default.asp?action=viewcourse&courseid=20265240

Course Update: Registration Now Covered by Grant Funding! 🚔🚨

Designed for law enforcement personnel with prior crisis negotiation training and experience, this course builds on foundational skills to provide advanced techniques and best practices. Completion of Basic Crisis Negotiations is recommended.

This course is offered at a reduced cost through grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.

📅 Dates: July 27-29, 2026
📍 Location: Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC)
📰 Certification: GA POST Certified

Reserve your spot now and gain actionable insights to elevate your crisis negotiations skills...
🔗https://public.ntoa.org/default.asp?action=viewcourse&courseid=20263390

What team has what it takes?

Join us on October 25, 2026, for the Negotiator's Challenge, a fast-paced competition that puts crisis negotiation skills to the test. Ten teams from ten different states will go head-to-head, showcasing teamwork, communication, and decision-making under pressure while competing against some of the nation's top negotiators.

🚨 Register to be an observer today and secure your spot in this one-of-a-kind national competition. 🔗https://training.ntoa.org/cntchallenge/

🎤SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT:
Structured Training and Leadership in Post Global War on Terror, presented by: Paul Howe

Join U.S. Army retired MSG Paul Howe, acclaimed author of Leadership and Training for the Fight, for a powerful discussion on training validation in the age of YouTube and the leadership fundamentals that drive success. Learn why proven, time-tested principles still outperform the latest trends and tactics.

🎯 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected voices in tactical training and leadership. Register today! 🔗https://www.ntoa.org/conferences/le-conference/

💪Join Us for the 6th Annual PFQ Challenge this June!

The NTOA is committed to the safety, performance, and well-being of law enforcement operators—where physical fitness plays a vital role. Regardless of age, gender, or rank, staying fit reduces injury risk, supports wellness, and helps control healthcare and Workers’ Comp costs.

🏋️Stronger fitness means safer operators - and that’s why we’ve created the PFQ standard.

📢 YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NTOA TO PARTICIPATE!!

One of our NTOA members, SWAT ATL Sergeant Christian Ivanov, was critically injured in the line of duty while executing a search warrant in Atlantic City.

As Sgt. Ivanov begins the long road to recovery, he and his family are facing significant challenges, including medical expenses, travel costs, childcare needs, household bills, and other unforeseen hardships.

A GoFundMe has been established to help support Christian and his family during this difficult time.

Please consider making a donation and sharing this fundraiser with your network. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps ease the burden and allows Christian to focus on healing.

🔗 Donate today and help support Sgt. Ivanov and his family. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-sergeant-christian-ivanov-and-family

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How have Case v. Montana and Barnes v. Felix changed law enforcement responses to suicidal subjects?

Join this webinar to explore the latest legal guidance on Emergency Aid, Community Care, and Officer Jeopardy, plus practical scenario-based exercises that turn legal concepts into real-world decision-making.

🔗to register... https://public.ntoa.org/default.asp?action=viewcourse&courseid=20265750

Are you looking to enhance your skills and knowledge without the hassle of traveling? Look no further than NTOA's instructor-led online curriculum.

Our courses are led by some of the top law enforcement experts in the field and are taught in real time, so you can interact and ask questions as if you were in the classroom.

Check out our upcoming online courses available now... 🔗https://public.ntoa.org/default.asp?action=trainingcourses