CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Chillicothe Police Department, in partnership with the Ohio Tactical Officers Association (OTOA), recently hosted a Tactical Patrol Officer course at Tabernacle Baptist Church.
The training program is designed to prepare patrol officers to respond effectively to active-threat incidents by using evidence-based tactics, lawful use-of-force standards, and de-escalation strategies. Officials said the course focuses on stress psychology, rapid decision-making, and interagency coordination.
The training concluded with scenario-based exercises aimed at strengthening officer readiness, enhancing judgment, and building lifesaving capabilities under high-pressure conditions.
Several local law enforcement agencies participated in the course.