http://www.ritoa.com/site An association of tactical law enforcement officers dedicated to the exchange of information, development of standards, and certification for Rhode Island's tactical teams. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:55:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's not too often that a SWAT Team has the opportunity to train in a large empty building that is scheduled to be demolished. On August 9, 2006 the Warwick PD SWAT Team acquired the use of the old Kent County Courthouse building courtesy of the RI Judiciary. The WPD ... http://www.ritoa.com/site/2007/03/25/kc-courthouse-training/ On November 9, 2004, the Warwick Police Department SWAT Team participated in a mock and simulated exercise, Code Name Green Shield. The exercise was the first of it's kind in the country, and was closely watched nationally according to TSA and RIEMA, who organized and developed the exercise. The scenario had ... http://www.ritoa.com/site/2004/12/03/operation-green-shield/ The Rhode Island Tactical Officers Association (RITOA), conducted a three day Police Patrol Rifle School in September of 2004. This course has been designed to certify Police Officers in the use of the Police Patrol Rifle, and enhance the knowledge and deployment options through range proficiency and classroom instruction. Instructors were ... http://www.ritoa.com/site/2004/12/03/ritoa-rifle-school/ SiGARMS Academy conducted two Tactical Training Courses, in conjunction with RITOA, during July of 2004. Both courses were held at the Warwick Police Tactical Training Facility. The first course entitled, Tactical Ground Fighting Instructor, certified LE Officers in techniques and tactics for ground fighting encounters. The second course, entitled Hostage Rescue (Basic), ... http://www.ritoa.com/site/2004/12/03/sigarms-training/ On August 30, 2004, a large group of Rhode Island LE Snipers met at the Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA) located in Devens, Massachusetts. RITOA in conjunction with the Warwick PD SWAT/Sniper Team, sponsored this event. The purpose of the training was to exchange ideas/techniques and to conduct Marksmanship ... http://www.ritoa.com/site/2004/12/03/ritoa-sniper-marksman/ The Rhode Island Tactical Officers Association (RITOA) has donated Townson Law Enforcement Trauma Shooting Kits to the Warwick Police Department and to the Burrilliville Police Department. These special first-aid kits could save police officers lives if they are shot or severely wounded in the line of duty. Developed by emergency physicians, ... http://www.ritoa.com/site/2003/01/26/townson-shooting-kits/