2026 MTOA Annual Training Conference

May 26 - Mandatory Check-In, Critical Incident Debrief, and Hospitality. 

• 10:00-12:00 - Mandatory Conference Attendee Check-in at MTOA Office- Anishnabeg Room
• 12:00-12:15 - Welcome Presentation, Opening Ceremonies & Board Members Comments at Black River - Swan Creek Ballrooms
• 12:15-14:30 - Critical Incident Debrief at Black River - Swan Creek Ballrooms
  • Ralph McDuffie - Lake County (FL) Officer Killed in Barricade
• 15:00-18:00 - Critical Incident Debrief at Black River - Swan Creek Ballrooms
  • Joshua Bitsko - Police Resiliency and Critical Incident Mindset   

May 27 - Critical Incident Debrief, Vendor Trade Show, and Hospitality 

• 08:00-10:00 - Critical Incident Debrief at Black River - Swan Creek Ballrooms
  • Chris Hamilton - Bath Twp (MI)
• 10:00-13:00 - Critical Incident Debrief at Black River - Swan Creek Ballrooms
  • Trevor DeBoer - Breacher Down
• 14:00-19:00 - Vendor Showcase and Trade Show at Entertainment & Exhibit Hall w/ on-site Breakout Sessions.
• 17:00-18:30 - On-site Dinner service at the Entertainment Hall.
• 20:00-22:30 - MTOA Vendor Appreciation Hospitality at ASCEND Sportsbook and Lounge

May 28 - Practical Training, Awards Banquet Dinner, and Raffle

• 08:00-17:00 - Practical Training Courses
• 18:15-19:15 - Bar Opens/ Pre-Banquet Ticket Sales
• 19:30-21:30 - MTOA Awards Banquet Dinner and Raffle at Black River- Swan Creek Ballrooms

Guests are welcome, non-conference attendees must purchase additional tickets at $60 each

May 29 - Practical Training, Completion of Event

• 08:00-17:00 - Practical Training Courses
• 16:00-17:00 - Event concludes at registered course completion

**Attendance is mandatory for all paid conference attendees**

Attendee Details

$250 – w/ 1-Year Membership INCLUDED

$275 - with 1-Year Membership between May 1, 2026, and May 18, 2026

Industry's Most Respected Instructors
40-Plus Training Courses in 2 Days | Fundamentals to Advanced Tactics
Vendor Show
Awards Banquet
Peer-to-Peer Connections
Hospitality Event
MCOLES 302 Distribution Approved 

4-Day Package Includes

• 4 Major Incident Debrief Presentations
• 2 Dinners
• 1 Hospitality Event
• 2 Days of Practical Training Sessions

MTOA Room rate RESTRICTED to registered attendees ONLY! A Lodging link will be provided at the time of registration. 

Conference Attendees are responsible for ammunition, lodging, and transportation.

Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at the MTOA Conference must be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, State of Michigan law, and the rules and regulations of an officer’s employing law enforcement agency.

**attendance is mandatory for all paid conference attendees**

Meals provided: 
Dinner – Wednesday & Thursday ONLY
Breakfast and lunch on your own all days