The NTOA is excited to announce our upcoming day-long virtual symposium dedicated to critical incident debriefs. This event will feature experienced presenters who will provide firsthand collaborative debriefs of critical incidents. This unique opportunity will allow attendees to gain insights and knowledge from experts in the field.

Thanks to the virtual format, the symposium is easily accessible to all attendees, so don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and expertise.

Join us at the NTOA’s Critical Incident Debrief Symposium and take your skills to the next level!

Educational Scholarships - 2024 Application Open!

Our 2024 James Torkar Educational Scholarship application is now open!

This scholarship provides college funding for dependent children of individual NTOA members for tuition and other eligible expenses.

Application deadline: April 1, 2024

Scholarships: Two, $1,500 scholarships in each region - Eastern, Central and Western

Questions: Contact [email protected]

The NTOA is back in Kansas City in 2024 for its 41st Annual Law Enforcement Operations Conference and Trade Show, and you’re invited! Get ready for six days of engaging seminars and exclusive incident debriefs. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with the best and brightest leaders and innovators in the law enforcement community.

The Kansas City Marriott Downtown will serve as our home base for the conference, providing you with a comfortable and convenient place to stay while you soak up all the knowledge and skills that our expert instructors have to offer.

The Kansas City Convention Center will host our spectacular two-day trade show, featuring hundreds of companies showcasing the latest and greatest technologies and products.

The NTOA’s new partnership with Posit Science brings a revolutionary brain training and cognitive development tool to the public safety community. 

BrainHQ from Posit Science offers a one-of-a-kind program that impacts all branches of our profession.

Click here for more information and to register for BrainHQ!

The Tactical Edge

Write an article for The Tactical Edge!

Write an article for our award-winning journal, The Tactical Edge! If you have an area of expertise or would like to write on a particular topic, please contact [email protected].

Submission guidelines

In case you missed it, our fall 2023 issue is available online!



We are excited to announce $2,500 scholarships were awarded to eight NTOA members to attend the spring semester at the University of San Diego ONLINE.

Designed for current criminal justice professionals who want to grow and lead, University of San Diego’s 100% online master’s degree program supports rapid career advancement by exploring today’s biggest law enforcement challenges and providing practical skills that prepare you to be a more effective leader.

Thank you USD!

Congratulations to our scholarship winners!

• Jose Cortez, East Hartford PD (CT)
• Broderick Fowler, Regional Transportation District - Transit Police (CO)
• Sean Gibson, Skokie PD (IL)
• Zane Hinde, Glendale PD (CA)
• Nathaniel Lange, Elk Grove PD (CA)
• Daniel Linehan, Melbourne PD (FL)
• Scott Meixell, Bethlehem PD (PA)
• Andrew Siebenborn, Sioux Falls PD (SD)

The NTOA Academy takes the professionalization of law enforcement to the next level by providing for the certification of team leaders and commanders. The curriculum consists of online education, residency courses and capstone project requirements.

Member Tested and Recommended Program

The NTOA's Member Tested and Recommended Program has tested more than 3,000 products in real-world situations since 2003 and is regarded by many law enforcement agencies as paramount to their product purchasing decisions.

New Product Reviews

• Guardian Optic Mount and SIX Back-up Sights
• TCM-10
• Duty Double Decker TACO U-Mount
• Photon Light-Bearing Holster



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The NTOA training program is one of the most credible and cost-effective in the country.

• Take a look at our scheduled training across the country and online.
• Read what students are saying about our training.



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Reviews and Assessments

The NTOA provides custom, objective, third-party reviews and assessments of tactical teams and critical incidents. The reviews aim to enhance each requesting agency’s tactical capability and professionalism.

Click here for more information.