NTOA

NTOA: Make better decisions using these key concepts

They are meant for daily and critical decision-making and apply to officers, supervisors and managers in patrol and special operations

NTOA: How to maximize the capabilities of SWAT drones

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Drones can provide invaluable intelligence and tactical assistance to SWAT teams before they enter structures

Pills that kill: What you need to know to defend against the growing threat of counterfeit drugs (white paper)

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.- Narc-Haz-Expl

With the proliferation of fentanyl-laced pills masquerading as prescription drugs, just one pill might be one too many

5 keys for responding to excited delirium patients

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Incident videos help responders identify the physical and behavioral cues of a severe behavioral emergency that may or may not have a criminal component

Lessons from the Norway terror attack

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It was estimated that 1 in 4 Norwegians knew someone who had been directly affected by the deadliest attack in Norway since World War II

Time and tempo considerations for tactical team leaders

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Let the mission dictate the need for speed

What it takes to get active shooter response right

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When responding to an active shooter incident, you need the right stuff, you need to take out the right target and you need to address the threat right now

Registration open for NTOA's 35th Annual Law Enforcement Operations Conference

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Conference will feature a trade show, networking opportunities, seminars and more

Bridging the gap between SWAT and patrol

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The Advanced Response Patrol Officer Program provides patrol cops with enhanced training, gear and skills that will allow a more effective response to serious tactical situations

NTOA active shooter update: Lessons learned and how threats have evolved

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Analysis of 97 worldwide active shooter incidents in 2017 identifies trends to consider as we prepare to counter the active shooter threat

10 SWAT lessons to live by

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We need to remove the obstacles that prevent us from learning and improving our teams, capabilities and operational success

LE classes at SHOT Show outline why every cop needs advanced tactical training

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SHOT Show’s Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) provides a roadmap for police officer tactical training

NTOA program combats disparities in SWAT leadership, readiness

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Program seeks to enhance the professionalization of SWAT through serious academic study of tactical operations and leadership

Police warning shots: A consensus lacking agreement

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There are a lengthy list of reasons why warning shots are a bad idea, but there are also some situations where it could be a reasonable alternative to deadly force