WASHINGTON STATE TACTICAL OFFICER ASSOCIATION 2024 TACTICAL CONFERENCE AND VENDOR SHOW
LOCATION: 7048 W. Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336
The 2024 WSTOA Tactical Conference will be held at The SpringHill Suites Hotel and Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA (03/25/24 – 03/29/24)
Special Conference Room Pricing
Vendor Show and Incident Debrief Monday, March 25th. This year’s debrief will feature members of the Orlando (FL) Police Department discussing their agency’s response to the Pulse Nightclub shooting in 2016.
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april 2024
08aprAll Day12SWAT Command Decision-Making and Leadership I
Time
april 8 (Monday) - 12 (Friday)(GMT-07:00)
Location
9401 Lakewood Dr SW Lakewood, WA 98499
Event Details
Course Overview: This course is also offered ONLINE. This course is designed to expose police SWAT Team Commanders and Supervisors to contemporary SWAT issues, tactics and procedures. Topics include major incident
Event Details
Course Overview:
This course is also offered ONLINE.
This course is designed to expose police SWAT Team Commanders and Supervisors to contemporary SWAT issues, tactics and procedures. Topics include major incident debriefs; leadership issues, emotional intelligence, justifying SWAT; the use of SWAT Teams; SWAT standards and professionalism; contemporary SWAT issues and concerns; SWAT and the media; selection, training, discipline and removal of supervisors and team members; crisis negotiations considerations; tactical operation center considerations; operational planning; weapons and equipment selection; legal issues and considerations; critical incident management; barricade and hostage procedures; warrant service planning and procedures; and much more.
Registration Deadline – 3/8/2024
Course – #20240820
Prerequisites – Sworn full-time law enforcement personnel
Training Location – 9401 LAKEWOOD DR SW LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Student Equipment – Please see preface for a detailed student equipment list.
Start Time – 0800
Co-host Point of Contact – Mike Wiley – MWILEY@CITYOFLAKEWOOD.US
Nearest Airport – Seattle-Tacoma International
Hotel Suggestions
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1515 Wilmington Dr
Dupont, WA 98327
Phone: (360) 334-3314
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE ONLINE
Cancellation Policy:
Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 30 days before a scheduled class start date. This gives us the opportunity to find a replacement for your seat.
- Cancellations made 30 days or more in advance of the course start date will receive a 100% refund.
- Cancellations made 7 – 29 days in advance will receive a full refund less a $150 processing fee.
- Cancellations made less than 7 days in advance will NOT receive a refund.
- Substitutions are acceptable at any time.
- No refunds will be given for no shows.
Co-Hosted By
Lakewood Police Department
Cost
NTOA Individuals Members: $724.00 | Non-Member (includes 1-year individual membership) Online: $779.00
may 2024
06mayAll Day07Supervising Patrol Critical Incidents
Time
may 6 (Monday) - 7 (Tuesday)(GMT-07:00)
Location
9401 Lakewood Dr SW Lakewood, WA 98499
Event Details
Course Overview: ***This class is not intended for SWAT Officers, as it is designed primarily for patrol officers with no SWAT experience***. This course is designed to provide patrol supervisors with
Event Details
Course Overview:
***This class is not intended for SWAT Officers, as it is designed primarily for patrol officers with no SWAT experience***.
This course is designed to provide patrol supervisors with the information and tools needed to manage a critical incident prior to the arrival of SWAT. Understanding the methodology used in managing a dynamic tactical problem, incident command system fundamentals, and the 4 primary types of critical incidents involving an adversary will give the patrol supervisor the tools needed to succeed during these events.
Registration Deadline – 4/5/2024
Course – #20240830
Prerequisites – Sworn full-time law enforcement personnel, Fire/EMS members
Training Location – 9401 LAKEWOOD DR SW LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Student Equipment – Please see preface for a detailed student equipment list.
Start Time – 0800
Co-host Point of Contact – Mike Wiley – MWILEY@CITYOFLAKEWOOD.US
Nearest Airport – Seattle-Tacoma International
Hotel Suggestions
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1515 Wilmington Dr
Dupont, WA 98327
Phone: (360) 334-3314
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE ONLINE
Cancellation Policy:
Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 30 days before a scheduled class start date. This gives us the opportunity to find a replacement for your seat.
- Cancellations made 30 days or more in advance of the course start date will receive a 100% refund.
- Cancellations made 7 – 29 days in advance will receive a full refund less a $150 processing fee.
- Cancellations made less than 7 days in advance will NOT receive a refund.
- Substitutions are acceptable at any time.
- No refunds will be given for no shows.
Co-Hosted By
Lakewood Police Department
Cost
NTOA Individuals Members: $256.00 | Non-Member (includes 1-year individual membership) Online: $311.00
06mayAll Day10SWAT Basic Course
Time
may 6 (Monday) - 10 (Friday)(GMT-07:00)
Location
Spokane Police Academy
2302 N. Waterworks Spokane, WA 99207
Event Details
WSTOA’s Basic SWAT course is 5 days and 50 training hours The focus of WSTOA’s Basic SWAT course is the basic required knowledge for officers and deputies newly assigned to
Event Details
WSTOA’s Basic SWAT course is 5 days and 50 training hours The focus of WSTOA’s Basic SWAT course is the basic required knowledge for officers and deputies newly assigned to SWAT or Tactical Response Teams. The target audience are individuals who have recently been assigned to SWAT, they will gain the understanding of contemporary theories and concepts used during SWAT operations. Students will participate in classroom and field exercises designed to develop their understanding of the tactics and techniques employed during tactical operations. This course is facilitated by experienced SWAT team leaders and elements leaders currently assigned to Tier 1 and Tier 2 SWAT teams, experienced in developing newly assigned SWAT officers.
The primary course objectives are as follows:
- SWAT Theory & Concepts in order to gain an understanding of SWAT utilization during tactical operations.
- Team organization and structure, to include the responsibilities of each position within the team.
- Specialized equipment and munitions introduction used by SWAT Teams.
- Tactics used during armed barricaded incidents and high risk warrant service missions.
- Proper Scouting and Operational Plan & the necessity of after-action reviews.
- Dynamic, Slow and Methodical, and Covert movement techniques.
Required Equipment:
- Helmet
- Entry Vest
- Gloves
- Tactical Uniform
- Rifle/SMG
- Handgun
- Eye and hearing protection
- APR (Gas Mask)
- PT gear
- Simunition, Force on Force, UTM bolt or rifle with 150 rounds of marking cartridges
- Simunition, Force on Force, UTM protective gear
Location:
- Spokane Police Academy
2302 N Waterworks St, Spokane, WA 99212
Cost:
- $500.00
Time:
- 0800 To 0830 Hours Monday May 6th In PT Gear.
Registration:
Cancellation:
- Deadline to cancel is 7 days prior to class.
- $500 no show or late cancellation fee.
Question?
- Contact Matthew Nelson at mnelson@ci.richland.wa.us
june 2024
17junAll Day21SWAT Team Leader Development
Time
june 17 (Monday) - 21 (Friday)(GMT-07:00)
Location
9401 Lakewood Dr SW Lakewood, WA 98499
Event Details
Course Overview: This course is also offered ONLINE. This course is designed for law enforcement personnel who are responsible for deploying in the capacity as a SWAT Team Leader or as
Event Details
Course Overview:
This course is also offered ONLINE.
This course is designed for law enforcement personnel who are responsible for deploying in the capacity as a SWAT Team Leader or as a supervisor who is responsible for the training and deployment of tactical teams. The focus of this training will be on pre-incident training, planning, organizing, and the tactical decision-making process used in the resolution of high-risk operations. Also included in the curriculum is an overview of SWAT training topics including selection and testing, training issues and liability, national SWAT standards and critical incident reviews. Practical applications will consist of scouting and planning warrants, small team planning, tactics used in the resolution of critical incidents, and the review of tactical incidents and videos. Attendees will participate in-group discussions, write operations orders, and develop training plans, plus critique and evaluate tactics and decisions based on a principle based SWAT decision-making process.
*** It is highly recommended that students bring a laptop computer to class.
Registration Deadline – 5/17/2024
Course – #20240810
Prerequisites – Sworn full-time law enforcement personnel
Training Location – 9401 LAKEWOOD DR SW LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Student Equipment – Please see preface for a detailed student equipment list.
Start Time – 0800
Co-host Point of Contact – Mike Wiley – MWILEY@CITYOFLAKEWOOD.US
Nearest Airport – Seattle-Tacoma International
Hotel Suggestions
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1515 Wilmington Dr
Dupont, WA 98327
Phone: (360) 334-3314
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE ONLINE
Cancellation Policy:
Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 30 days before a scheduled class start date. This gives us the opportunity to find a replacement for your seat.
- Cancellations made 30 days or more in advance of the course start date will receive a 100% refund.
- Cancellations made 7 – 29 days in advance will receive a full refund less a $150 processing fee.
- Cancellations made less than 7 days in advance will NOT receive a refund.
- Substitutions are acceptable at any time.
- No refunds will be given for no shows.
Co-Hosted By
Lakewood Police Department
Cost
NTOA Individuals Members: $724.00 | Non-Member (includes 1-year individual membership) Online: $779.00
september 2024
09sepAll Day10Ballistic Shield
Time
september 9 (Monday) - 10 (Tuesday)(GMT-07:00)
Location
9401 Lakewood Dr SW Lakewood, WA 98499
Event Details
Course Overview: This course is designed to teach the student various methods of ballistic shield use during tactical clearing. This includes firearms drills with the shield, the use of one
Event Details
Course Overview:
This course is designed to teach the student various methods of ballistic shield use during tactical clearing. This includes firearms drills with the shield, the use of one and two officer shield teams, and the use and construction of a tactical mirror.
Registration Deadline – 8/9/2024
Course – #20240800
Prerequisites – Sworn full-time law enforcement personnel
Training Location – 9401 LAKEWOOD DR SW LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Student Equipment – Please see preface for a detailed student equipment list.
Start Time – 0800
Co-host Point of Contact – Mike Wiley – MWILEY@CITYOFLAKEWOOD.US
Nearest Airport – Seattle-Tacoma International
Hotel Suggestions
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1515 Wilmington Dr
Dupont, WA 98327
Phone: (360) 334-3314
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE ONLINE
Cancellation Policy:
Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 30 days before a scheduled class start date. This gives us the opportunity to find a replacement for your seat.
- Cancellations made 30 days or more in advance of the course start date will receive a 100% refund.
- Cancellations made 7 – 29 days in advance will receive a full refund less a $150 processing fee.
- Cancellations made less than 7 days in advance will NOT receive a refund.
- Substitutions are acceptable at any time.
- No refunds will be given for no shows.
Co-Hosted By
Lakewood Police Department
Cost
NTOA Individuals Members: $406.00 | Non-Member (includes 1-year individual membership) Online: $461.00
23sep(sep 23)8:00 am25(sep 25)5:00 pmTactical Performance Lab
Time
23 (Monday) 8:00 am - 25 (Wednesday) 5:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Event Details
Course Overview: The Tactical Performance Lab is a course meant to assess officers’ physical and shooting capabilities objectively. This will NOT be a smoke session, but will have job-specific tests
Event Details
Course Overview:
The Tactical Performance Lab is a course meant to assess officers’ physical and shooting capabilities objectively. This will NOT be a smoke session, but will have job-specific tests to identify weaknesses, and highlight proficiencies. The class will teach officers how to train with purpose, similar to a professional athlete while focusing on the specific job requirements of a SWAT operator, both shooting and fitness related.
This course will test your physical and shooting capabilities.
Objectives:
The class will teach officers how to train with purpose, similar to a professional athlete, while focusing on the specific job requirements of a SWAT operator. Additionally, the class will teach how to effectively operate firearms with a high degree of speed AND accuracy. We will push the limits and find where you can truly operate the firearm, especially while moving, or after sprinting to a position.
Topics Covered:
- Identify job-specific fitness components for LE
- How to specialize your fitness for LE
- How Fitness Impacts Job Performance in LE
- How fitness impacts shooting and tactics
- How to implement fitness into shooting
- How to increase the performance of dynamic shooting
- How to build a progression of dynamic shooting
Registration Deadline: – August 23rd, 2024
Training Location:
Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club
12736 Marksman Road SW
Olympia, WA 98512
Dates & Times:
Mon, Sep 23, 8:00 AM – Wed, Sep 25, 5:00 PM PST
Cost
$800.00
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