NTOA Training Seminars to be Offered at SHOT Show 2016
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) announces that, in addition to exhibiting in Booth #10353 at SHOT Show 2016, it will be offering attendees the opportunity to participate in seminars where they can receive NTOA training. As part of the Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) co-sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and Police Magazine, participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion confirming their course participation.
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) announces that, in addition to exhibiting in Booth #10353 at SHOT Show 2016, it will be offering attendees the opportunity to participate in seminars where they can receive NTOA training. As part of the Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) co-sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and Police Magazine, participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion confirming their course participation. This certificate can be used to document training. The LEEP program focuses on teaching protection measures and tactical execution. Seminars are free to all law enforcement registered SHOT Show attendees.
“We’re excited to offer this training to SHOT Show attendees and hope that they’ll be able to take the principles and tactics they learn back to their communities,” said Mark Lomax, the NTOA’s executive director.
The NTOA will be offering the following seminars:
Tuesday, Jan. 19
Active Shooter Update and the Advanced Police Officer
8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m
Room: Marcello 4403
Instructor: Don Alwes
Understanding the 2015 NTOA Tactical Response and Operations Standard
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 am
Room: Marcello 4405
Instructor: Ed Allen
Wednesday, Jan. 20
Law Enforcement Response to Suicidal Persons
8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Room: Marcello 4403
Instructor: Thor Eells
Thursday, Jan. 21
Tactical Tips and Truths
8:15 am – 10:15 a.m.
Room: Marcello 4403
Instructor: R.K. Miller
For more information on the National Tactical Officers Association, visit www.ntoa.org or call 800-279-9127. Join the NTOA today and start receiving the benefits of better training and stay on top of the ever changing and challenging world of law enforcement.
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