The review and consideration given to each award recommendation by the Awards Committee, Executive Officers and Board of Directors is a painstaking process that we all take extremely seriously. There have been some questions raised in the past by members who have submitted recommendations that were subsequently not selected for official presentation/recognition by the association. This is not because the officer in question did not perform in an exemplary manner or is not deserving or recognition, but typically it is because the act in question occurred when the officer was performing in some other capacity other than during a SWAT and/or Patrol Tactical Operation.

Each year there are numerous examples of ITOA members conducting themselves in an outstanding manner in the performance of their duties while performing their daily tasks. As a Tactical Officers Association, the Awards and Commendation program was initiated specifically for recognizing those officers and teams that perform in an outstanding manner during tactical operations.

Remember the deadline for submitting recommendations is fast approaching. All recommendations for awards must be received no later than Friday, August 29, 2025, submitted to the ITOA Awards Committee Chairman at: emohn@itoa.org.