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NTOA Hall of Honor
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2024
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Memorials
PFQ Challenge 2024
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2024
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Physical Fitness
NTOA's 2023 Crisis Negotiations Conference
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2024
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations
PFQ 2023 Challenge
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2023
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Physical Fitness
NTOA Launches New Public Order and Tactical (SWAT) Response Standards (TROS) to Enhance Public Safety
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Crowd and Riot Control, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations
PFQ Challenge 2022
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2022
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Physical Fitness
NTOA Position on No-Knock Warrant Service
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, High Risk Warrant Service, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Use of Force
2019 Law Enforcement Operations Conference and Trade Show
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Training
2018 Crisis Negotiations Conference - Phoenix, AZ
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions
2018 Law Enforcement Operations Conference and Trade Show - Milwaukee, WI
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions
NTOA Tactical Response and Operations Standard: An Evolution
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans
Traveling Armed
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, General Topics
National Law Enforcement Museum: History in the Making
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 94
Subject(s): General Topics
The Interview: NTOA Founder John Kolman
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 12
Subject(s): General Topics
The Chris Parsons Southeast Missouri
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 100
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions
NTOA Project Red III
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, Domestic Terrorism, General Topics, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Patrol Operations, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction
10th Annual CNT Conference - Phoenix, AZ
Publication: CNT Fall 2010
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations
NTOA's 8th Annual CNT Conference a Success
Publication: CNT Summer 2008
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations
NTOA Project Red II
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction
Valley of the Sun Provides Setting for 7th Annual CNT Conference
Publication: CNT Summer 2007
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations
Special Feature: NTOA Project Red
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2006
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction
K-9 SWAT Minimum Training Standards: Suggested NTOA Model Policy
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2004
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Policy, Procedures and Plans
Navigating the Red Tape of a New Federal Agency
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2004
Page #: 82
Subject(s): General Topics
The NTOA Archives: School Violence and Law Enforcement Response
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2003
Page #: 92
Subject(s): School Violence
Special Feature: Suggested SWAT Best Practices
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2001
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans
Special Feature: Sending out an SOS (SWAT Operations Survey)
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2001
Page #: 7
Subject(s): Surveys and Assessments
The NTOA Remembers: A Tribute to Fallen Officers
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2000
Page #: 25
Subject(s): General Topics
R.U. Ready High School Overloads the Senses at NTOA's 16th Annual Conference
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1999
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions
Tactical Team Weapon Selection
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1999
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment
Decisions About Body Armor
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1999
Page #: 7
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment
NTOA Course Outline: Policing Extremist Groups and Other Organized Violent Groups
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1999
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Training
Threat-Matching to Balance Arms, Ammo and Armor
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1998
Page #: 11
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment
The Military and Police Sniper by Mike Lau
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1998
Page #: 57
Subject(s): Book Reviews
The Future of Terrorism: Violence in the New Millennium by Harvey W. Kushner
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1998
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Book Reviews
Behind the Badge: Real Stories from the Police Beat by Rocky Warren
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1998
Page #: 89
Subject(s): Book Reviews
NTOA's Position Paper: Corrections Tactical Units
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1998
Page #: 85
Subject(s): Corrections
Barricaded Subject: Sangamon County TRU, Loami, IL
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1998
Page #: 87
Subject(s): Incident Summary
Barricaded Subject: Sangamon County TRU, Loami, IL
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1998
Page #: 87
Subject(s): Incident Summary
Delphi Group Completes Phase II of Project
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1997
Page #: 94
Subject(s): Less Lethal
NTOA Regional Seminar and Training Program
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1997
Page #: 97
Subject(s): Training
Recommendations for SWAT Snipers
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1997
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans
Recommendations for SWAT Snipers
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1997
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans
The Mega-Vox Portable Voice Amplification System
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1996
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment
Planning (Constraints vs. Restraints)
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1995
Page #: 61
Subject(s): Terminology
Tactical Terminology - Strategy (Tactical Dilemma)
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1995
Page #: 95
Subject(s): Terminology
Tactical Terminology: Crisis Decision Making (Fog and Friction)
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1995
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Terminology
Tactical Resolution Challenge Hostage Rescue Intervention, TRC #94-2
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1994
Page #: 77
Subject(s): Tactical Operations
Tactical Terminology: Intelligence Gathering (Information vs. Intelligence)
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1994
Page #: 77
Subject(s): Terminology
Tactical Terminology: Terrain Analysis (Micro-Terrain vs. Prominent Terrain)
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1994
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Terminology
Final Draft: Position Statement on the Inclusion of Physicians in Tactical Law Enforcement Operations in the USA
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1994
Page #: 86
Subject(s): TEMS
Innovative Products: The Light Stuff-Flashlights And Weapons Mounted Lights with Tactical Applications
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1994
Page #: 67
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment
Statement on the Inclusion of Physicians in Civilian Tactical Law Enforcement Operations in the USA
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1993
Page #: 71
Subject(s): TEMS
1992 Phoenix Conference Highlights
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1993
Page #: 7
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions
Fullerton (CA) P.D. Completes"Group Therapy"
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1992
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Training
1991 Tulsa Conference Highlights
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1992
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions
Downed Officer/Victim Recovery: Tac Talk
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1991
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Covert Tactics, Hostage Rescue
1990 Conference Highlights
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1991
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions
Operation Solidarity
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1990
Page #: 22
Subject(s): General Topics
Training Formats: Tac Talk
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1990
Page #: 47
Subject(s): Training
Tac Talk: Maintaining Training Interest
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1990
Page #: 47
Subject(s): Training
Tactical Trade/Want Ads
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1990
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment
Colonel Charlie Beckwith Comments
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1990
Page #: 25
Subject(s): General Topics
Regionalization of SWAT Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1990
Page #: 35
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
Tac Talk: Balaclavas
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1990
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment
1989 San Diego Conference Highlights
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1990
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions
High Risk Warrant Service Survey
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1990
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Surveys and Assessments
Tac Talk: Range Finding Using the Rifle Scope
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1990
Page #: 43
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment
In The News: Stun Grenade Convinced Jury
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1989
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Less Lethal
Tac Talk: Hand and Arm Signals
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1989
Page #: 51
Subject(s): Covert Tactics
Flash/Sound Diversionary Device Warning
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1989
Page #: 5
Subject(s): Less Lethal
Tac Talk: Hand and Arm Signals
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1989
Page #: 57
Subject(s): Covert Tactics
Tac Talk: Tactical Surveys
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1989
Page #: 53
Subject(s): Covert Tactics
Tac Talk: Tactical Surveys
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1989
Page #: 61
Subject(s): Covert Tactics
Tac Talk: Determination of Acceptability
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1988
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Personnel Selection
Counterterrorist Unit Visitation Program a Success
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1988
Page #: 5
Subject(s): Counter-Terrorist Forces
Tac Talk: Background Investigation
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1988
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Personnel Selection
Case Study:Deputy Brewer Death, San Diego, CA
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1988
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Case Studies and Tactical Operations
Albuquerque '87
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1988
Page #: 9
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions
Book Review - "The War Against the Terrorist: How To Win It" by Gayle Rivers
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1988
Page #: 41
Subject(s): Counter-Terrorist Forces
Book Review : "The Rescuers - The World's Top Anti-Terrorist Units" by LeRoy Thompson
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1987
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Counter-Terrorist Forces
Tac Talk: Removal of Passive Demonstrators
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1987
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Crowd and Riot Control
Tac Talk: Duties/Responsibilities of the SWAT Commander/Team Leader
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1987
Page #: 43
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
Tac Talk: Policy and Procedure
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1987
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans
Tac Talk: Selecting/Training a Sniper/Observer Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1986
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Personnel Selection
Tac Talk: Use of SWAT by Detectives
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1986
Page #: 48
Subject(s): High Risk Warrant Service
Tac Talk: Preparations of Operational Plans
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1986
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans
Tac Talk: Guidelines For Resolving Barricaded Suspect/Hostage Incidents
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1986
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Hostage Rescue
Tac Talk: High Risk Warrant Service
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1985
Page #: 34
Subject(s): High Risk Warrant Service
Tac Talk: Crowd and Riot Control
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1985
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Crowd and Riot Control
NTOA SWAT/Tactical Team Survey
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1985
Page #: 7
Subject(s): Surveys and Assessments
An Evaluation of Field Service Ammunition
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1985
Page #: 19
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment
Maricopa County (AZ) Wins First Annual SWAT Postal Match
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 1984
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions
Tac Talk: Use of Chemical Agents
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 1984
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Chemical Agents
Tac Talk: Scouting
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 1984
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Covert Tactics
Tac Talk: Scouting Techniques
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 1983
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Covert Tactics
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