Open free of charge to spouses, family members, friends and conference attendees.

This presentation is specifically designed for spouses, family members, students, travelers - anyone who wants to reduce their vulnerability in public. It is based on the book and online educational program "The Power of Awareness" by Special Operations veteran and former NTOA keynote speaker Dan Schilling. Avoiding threats, being more aware, and planning are among the many topics that will be discussed. Participants will learn valuable exercises to understand how situational awareness works in real life, how to better listen to your intuition, and, when confronted by a criminal, how to confidently take action. Helpful tools and tips will be provided for securing a home, safely using public transportation, planning travel, and much more.

Brandy Barrowcliff started her career as the Marketing Director at Weichert Realtors Neighborhood One in Reading, PA. Brandy has a Real Estate Practice and Real Estate Fundamentals certificate from the Reading-Berks Association of Realtors. In 2019, she moved to Delaware, and her interest in sports and education led her to teach lower elementary and coach middle school soccer at the Wilmington Montessori School. Brandy completed her DIEEC Early Child Care Education TECE I & II in 2021. Brandy is a wife, and stepmom, along with many other proud titles. Brandy has a passion for protecting our younger generation along with educating men and women. She accepted the position with the National Tactical Officers Association in January of 2023 as a training coordinator. In her new role, she looks forward to making a difference in spreading awareness, education, preperation, and kindness.

Randy Watt is the Chief of Police of the Ogden Police Department in Ogden, Utah. He has served the Department for 35 years at all levels of supervision and command. His service awards include the Department's Medal of Valor twice awarded. Chief Watt spent 12 years with the Ogden/Metro SWAT Team.

Chief Watt is a retired Colonel, U.S. Army and Utah Army National Guard, Infantry and Special Forces branches, with 34 years of enlisted and officer service. His wartime service includes multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq in the Global War on Terror. Colonel Watt commanded at all levels of the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), from ODA to Group. He is a Master Parachutist and is Military Freefall qualified. His combat awards include the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Bronze Star Medal with V-device, the Bronze Star Medal with 3 OLCs, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 stars, the Iraq Campaign Medal with 3 stars, the GWOT Expeditionary Medal and the GWOT Service Medal.

Chief Watt has been an instructor with the NTOA since 1995. A past leader of the Command Section, he authored the On Leadership column in the Tactical Edge magazine for 8 years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Police Science, a Master's Degree in Business, and a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies. He has been published in numerous scholarly journals.