Individual Registration - Tactical Urban Operation Planning and Considerations Course (3 Days)

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION (Single K9 Handler, Team Member or Drone Operator to be placed in a team)

The Illinois Tactical Officers Association, in cooperation with Friction Point Solutions, is pleased to offer this training opportunity:

Tactical Urban Operation Planning and Considerations Course (3 Days)

Dates:  May 4 - 6, 2026

Times: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm each day

Locations: 

Day 1: North Chicago Police Department (1850 Lewis Ave., Chicago, IL)

Days 2 and 3: Outdoor locations; addresses provided on Day 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  

This course equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for effective integration of tools into High-Risk Tactical Urban Operations. Attendees will be trained to utilize the full spectrum of K9 capabilities during search operations and to communicate efficiently with supplementary assets such as air platforms, SUAS resources, perimeter officers, other agencies, and additional K9 units. The objective is to inform tactical team members, K9 handlers, SUAS operators, and tactical team leaders—who may support these operations—on methods for collaborating effectively to optimize operator safety and improve the probability of mission success.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

• Hasty Mission Planning
• To identify the capabilities of a canine team during tracking/area search operations.
• Urban Search Considerations
• Integration of Assets (SUAS, ATAK, Tactical Team, etc.)
• Actions on Objective and React to Contact Drill

Cost and Registration:

Please select the correct type of attendee on the registration screen so we can ensure optimal ratios of personnel in the class: 

K9 Handler with K9:

$450 ITOA members, $490 Non-Members (includes a 1-year membership)

Tactical Team member:

$450 ITOA members, $490 Non-Members (includes a 1-year membership)

Drone Operators:

$450 ITOA members, $490 Non-Members (includes a 1-year membership)

4 Officer Tactical Teams that include One (1) K9 + Handler / 2 Operators, and One (1) Drone Operator can be registered as a group for $1700 - please use registration link below.

IF YOU ARE REGISTERING A FULL TEAM OF 4 - PLEASE CLICK HERE INSTEAD: https://www.itoa.org/event-6627350

After completing a registration form and making payment, you will receive further information with specific locations and reporting instructions.

If you need to register someone other than yourself, or more than one person, reach out to admin@itoa.org for assistance and a single invoice.

ITOA Refund Policy (effective from February 10, 2025)

The Illinois Tactical Officers Association (ITOA) refund policy for those who cancel their attendance at an ITOA paid event is as follows:

• A full refund will be issued if cancellation occurs at least 30 calendar days prior to the event. 
• If cancelled 7-29 calendar days prior to the event, a 50% refund will be issued.
• Cancellations less than 7 calendar days prior to the event will not be granted a refund.

Additionally, a registrant who does not attend the event for which they are registered will not receive a refund.