otoa basic swat school

 OTOA basic SWAT school is a 40 hour course designed to establish a solid tactical foundation for current or future operators assigned to tactical teams.  The course is specific to Oregon in terms of tactics, case law and police authority. The course is Sun-Fri generally 0800-1700 except Sunday which is 1300-1700.  All lodging and meals are included with the tuition fee.  This course encourages attendance by all assignments to tactical teams such as Entry, IP or Snipers, and team leadership or admin. 

 2025 Basic SWAT School is scheduled for June 8-13, 2025

$750.00 per student (Cost includes food and lodging)

 To attend this school, you must meet all of the following pre-registration requirements.

• Sworn law enforcement officer/deputy in Oregon or Washington.
• Currently assigned to or have an imminent appointment to a tactical team.
• Be in good physical condition with no light duty restrictions.
• Attending on behalf of your agency covered by your own agency’s worker’s comp insurance.
• Have your own kit to include a tactical vest, helmet, gas mask, primary and secondary weapon systems.

It is requested that team medics only register if they have completed a reserve police officer academy -or- regularly attend law enforcement oriented training provided by their host agency meant to facilitate their lawful ability to deploy as part of a tactical team.

It is requested that K9 handlers only apply if they regularly train and deploy with a tactical team in more than just a containment capacity, or have an imminent appointment to begin doing so (as an integrated tactical K9, for example). OTOA supports tactical K9 integration and has plans to soon begin offering training specific to that dynamic. 

If you feel you do not meet the above criteria, but still wish to be considered for registration, please contact Mike Brooder at michael.brooder@greshamoregon.gov.

 All students who successfully complete the training will receive the following:

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• Certificate of completion for the OTOA Basic SWAT School
• 40 hours of advanced technical training submitted to DPSST via an F6 
• All lodging
• All meals except for Sunday Dinner and Friday Dinner.  Class ends at approximately 1500 hrs on Friday to allow for travel time.
• Certification for Less Lethal and Chemical Munitions as well as FSDD certification (Note: OTOA can only certify you if you have a certified instructor at your home agency who oversees your program)
• ​OTOA T-Shirt

 All students will need to bring the following equipment with them:

• ​Tactical vest, helmet, gas mask, primary weapon with sling and secondary weapon w/holster. 
• ​Eye protection
• ​Tactical uniform to include boots and gloves
• ​2 Flash bangs that your agency uses
• Simunition handgun and magazines (if your agency has them, no UTM conversions, SIM only)
• UTM rifle bolt (if your agency has them, no SIM bolts allowed)  If your agency has complete SIM 9mm uppers, those are acceptable.
• OTOA has a limited number of SIM handguns and UTM rifle bolts to borrow, but supplies are limited so please make an effort to bring your own.
• OTOA will provide all ammunition, please don't bring any ammunition of any kind outside your off duty carry or duty gear not used for training.
• Do not bring any breaching shotguns, less lethal launchers or bolt action rifles.
• Personal toiletries to include a shower towel
• ​Bed sheets for a single size mattress or a sleeping bag & pillow​
• Other personal items you determine appropriate