National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Releases the Fall Edition of The Tactical Edge
Colorado Springs, CO (November 2023) – The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is pleased to announce the fall edition of The Tactical Edge is now available.
This issue features a special tribute article on the life and legacy of Charles “Sid” Heal, written by NTOA Director Emeritus Phil Hansen. Sid passed away in May of this year and the loss to the law enforcement community is enormous. His innumerable contributions will continue to shape the tactical community and save lives for many years to come Since 1989, more than 130 of Sid’s articles have appeared in The Tactical Edge. He has been a mainstay of this publication and his impact on our collective professional learning is unparalleled.
Other features in this issue include “Non-criminal Barricades and Liability” by Scott Savage, “Active Threat Response: Improving Future Performance” by Bruce Liebe, and “Shields Forward: The Rapid Deployment of Rifle-Grade Shields to Critical Incidents” by Bart Branyon. The entire issue is available online to law enforcement officers who become members of the NTOA.
Widely considered to be the leading authority in tactical operations information, The Tactical Edge reaches more than 50,000 law enforcement officers from more than 8,000 agencies and divisions in both digital and print throughout the United States, Canada and around the world. The Tactical Edge has been integral from NTOA’s beginning and continues to be a major benefit and prime communicator to the NTOA membership.
The Tactical Edge has been providing the law enforcement community with cutting edge, lifesaving information from leading experts for almost 40 years and is the winner of multiple awards, including the 2006 American In-House Design Award from Graphic Design USA and the 2013 APEX Award for Publication Excellence from Communications Concepts. It has been on the forefront of law enforcement publications, featuring lifesaving information from a legion of seasoned experts. Articles focus on current tactical and patrol topics, as well as a section on crisis negotiation. It is published quarterly in February, May, August and November.
The Tactical Edge is always seeking new content. If you have an area of expertise or would like to write about an incident, training technique, crisis negotiation or another topic, please contact [email protected]. Don’t be intimidated – The Tactical Edge editing team can help new writers through the article writing process. For submission guidelines, visit ntoa.org/tacticaledge/.
For more information on the National Tactical Officers Association, visit ntoa.org or call 800-279-9127. Join the NTOA today and start receiving the benefits of better training and stay on top of the ever-changing and challenging world of law enforcement.
About the National Tactical Officers Association
The mission of the NTOA is to enhance the performance and professional status of law enforcement personnel by providing a credible and proven training resource as well as a forum for the development of tactics and information exchange. The association’s ultimate goal is to improve public safety and domestic security through training, education and tactical excellence. www.ntoa.org.
