Bristol, TN

April 25-26, 2024

Police Counter Ambush Tactics

This two-day course is designed to educate and prepare police officers in the event of an ambush. Officers will be trained in techniques to eliminate or mitigate the threat. Officers will also be trained in the application of tactical emergency medicine through the use of tourniquets, pressure dressings and direct pressure.

This is a hands-on, high-intensity course in which students practice tactics and techniques in the field.

There is a third day that is optional and dedicated to firearms and vehicle operations.

Instructional goals:

• Police disadvantages and ways to combat our setbacks
• Recognizing indicators of an armed individual
• Recognition of pre-assault indicators
• Tactical considerations
• Ambush counter measures (outside of our vehicle)
• Ambush counter measures (inside of our vehicle)
• Critical interventions (TECC)
• Off-duty considerations

COST:

$427 Individual NTOA members

$482 Non-members (includes 1-year membership)

See what students are saying about this course!

This course provided me with the skills and knowledge to be successful in an ambush. Great course!

Officer - Bismark (ND) PD

The course was great! The instructors were awesome and gave great feedback.

Sergeant - Lake Zurich (IL) PD

The practical exercises drove home the topics discussed in the classroom portion of the training.

Officer - Lakewood (NJ) PD

NTOA Contact:

cbrooks@ntoa.org

800-279-9127, ext. 122