**The Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA) Regional 2 Directors will be available to address inquiries via email and will respond between the hours of 1500 and 0700 or on weekends as necessary. **
Foundations of a SWAT competition team:
When: July 08-09 2025 0800-1700
Where: Conroe PD Range
2300 Sgt Ed Holcomb Blvd S, Conroe, TX 77304
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will be instructed by members of the 2024 TTPOA competition 1st place winners, the San Antonio Police Department SWAT team (SAPD). This team has EXTENSIVE knowledge in how to properly structure a competition team, and the tools needed to be successful. This class can directly correlate to your real-world job and will develop team readiness and preparation skills necessary in building a successful competition team. This goal will be achieved by refining administrative, firearm-specific fundamentals and mastering stage planning. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate increased confidence and capability in managing a competitive team.
This course will require some physical exertion, and Officers are highly encouraged to plan accordingly for this as this is a class designed to take your competition team to the NEXT level, whether you are just starting out or have competed in the past. This class is not limited to competition teams only but will be a highly sought after class.
Sal Hernandez has been a police officer for 13 years and has been assigned to a full-time SWAT team for the past 8 years. In addition, Sal competes yearly with his team at the TTPOA SWAT Competition as well as the SWAT Round-Up Competition held in Florida. Sal also competes in The Tactical Games and has podiumed in 20 TTG Events in the Men’s Elite Division, as well as finishing 3rd at the 2020,2022,2024 National Championships. Sal is consistently pursuing further training and education in LE and enjoys giving back to the community by helping his fellow officers and competitors. He holds many certifications and regularly instructs for both TCOLE courses.
Jonathan Reyes brings years of competition experience, he has been on the swat team for 9 years. Jonathan assumes the role of Team Leader for the San Antonio competition team. He has had the privilege to compete on 5 TTPOA championship teams. Jonathan has also been apart of the Florida swat round up championship teams the last two years (2023 and 2024).Known for a calm presence under pressure and a relentless drive for excellence.
ROUND COUNT: 500 rifle/500 pistol
COST: $250.00
Required Gear:
- Rifle
- Sling
- x3 Rifle mags
- Pistol
- Belt w/ holster
- x3 pistol mags
- Eye and ear protection
- Appropriate range attire for the elements
- Body armor (optional but encouraged)
We also highly encourage you to bring your lunch/snacks/hydration fluids. The venue has a microwave and places where you can sit down and eat. There are also several places to eat about 10 minutes away from the training location.
Credit card payment is strongly recommended. Last day to cancel and get your money back will be 06-08-25. If paying by check, make checks payable to: TTPOA and send them to PO Box 304, Burnet, Texas 78611 Make sure the check has a note saying " Region 2 Foundations of a SWAT competition team"
Any information regarding this course or refunds reach out to Regional Directors Victor Bachar or Michael Swartz