Partner National Tactical Officers Association
Member NTOA Academy
Mutual Aid
Collaboration
Develop Training Standards
Affordable, High Quality Training
Mutual Aid Program is a cornerstone of inter-agency collaboration and operational readiness. This program is designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of tactical operations by facilitating the seamless sharing of resources, expertise, and personnel among member agencies.
HTOA fosters collaboration between SWAT teams from different cities, enabling the sharing of tactics, training, and resources. This partnership strengthens operational efficiency, enhances readiness, and ensures a united front during high-risk situations, safeguarding our communities effectively.
HTOA provides advanced training programs for SWAT teams and tactical units. By focusing on cutting-edge techniques, team coordination, and real-world scenarios, we ensure officers are well-prepared to handle high-risk operations and protect their communities with precision and professionalism.
HTOA establishes and promotes high operational standards for SWAT teams and tactical units. By defining best practices, safety protocols, and performance benchmarks, we ensure consistent, effective, and professional responses to critical incidents across all member agencies.
The HTOA is also a proud partner of the National Tactical Officers Association and the NTOA Academy
All support staff and instructors are law enforcement professionals who donate their time and talents for the betterment of the communities they serve.
The Heartland Tactical Officers Association was established as the Metro Tactical Officers Association (MTOA) in 1989 by Steve Smith, Lenexa Police Department (retired). At that time seven different agencies representing sixty officers became the cornerstone of an organization that has continued to grow throughout the Midwest.
In 2008 the association incorporated as the Kansas City Metro Tactical Officers Association (HTOA) and became a 501c3, non-profit organization with a Board of Directors. The association continued to attract other agencies that now boasts officers representing over 100 agencies in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and Illinois.
In 2019, 30 years after the inception of the MTOA, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to change the name of the HTOA to the Heartland Tactical Officers Association (HTOA). That decision was not taken likely as the HTOA has a long history and has gained national prominence from the great work of many of its members.