What is the purpose of the MTOA? 

The purpose of the MTOA is to facilitate the exchange of information related to tactical police operations, training, and equipment; to foster friendship and cooperation among personnel from different law enforcement agencies; and to lend assistance and support in the training of police tactical teams.

Who can join the MTOA? 

Membership is limited to certified Mississippi peace officers who are members of a tactical team or engage in tactical operations and training; Federal law enforcement officers who are stationed in Mississippi and are members of a tactical team or engage in tactical operations and training; fulltime sworn law enforcement officers that are trained hostage negotiators; and active members of the US armed forces who are members of a tactical team or engage in tactical operations and training. Associate membership will be granted to persons and organizations determined to be active supporters of the MTOA. All membership applications must be approved by the president and board of directors.  It should be noted that fulltime armed forces must be stationed in Mississippi.

What are some of the training events that the MTOA sponsors? 

The MTOA sponsors an annual training conference/competition and is also home to the annual North American Sniper Championship which brings in police/military sniper teams from around the world. The MTOA also holds a quarterly training meeting.

How can joining the MTOA improve my tactical team? 

As a member of the MTOA, your team will be able to exchange valuable information on training and equipment dealing with tactical police operations.