Based on the nationally acclaimed San Jose Model of the Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP), this course focuses on the responsibilities of the FTO program manager and shift supervisors. Officers assigned to their agency training sections and professional standards, who also interact with the FTO program, will benefit greatly from the information provided in this class.

This course is packed with information which you can immediately apply towards building a stronger and more effective FTO program. Specific attention will be focused on the myriad FTO program management and supervisory tasks which must be addressed in order to run an up-to-date and legally defendable FTO Program. We will examine a “best practice” FTO selection process and discuss FTO specialty unit incentives. We will also explore steps to create or update an FTO program.

Topics Include

• The duties and responsibilities of the FTO program manager
• The FTO program responsibilities of the shift supervisor
• A “best practice” FTO selection process
• The FTO Specialty Unit and attached benefits
• Dealing with your unproductive FTOs
• FTO program files and operational manuals
• Structuring and modifying your FTO program
• Preparing your new FTOs to work with their first trainee
• Preparing a new trainee to enter the FTO program
• How to determine if your trainees are passing or failing the FTO Program
• Computer-based FTO programs
• Remedial training action plans for failing trainees
• FTO Program budgets
• Layers of documentation (both mandatory and optional)
• Short-version FTO Programs for officers with prior experience
• Landmark FTO Program law suits
• Discipline within the FTO Program
• Preparing for a trainee termination

Audience

Patrol FTO program managers, patrol shift supervisors, and senior patrol field training officers who are interested in moving into FTO supervision and management positions. Sworn middle-management and executive level personnel who desire to learn more about managing a Field Training and Evaluation program. Agency training officers involved in the FTO program will benefit from this course. Communications, corrections and other non-patrol public safety personnel choosing to attend this course must be prepared to convert the information presented in class into their own specialized FTO program environments.

This course is restricted to sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.

Course Length

20 hours

Related Courses

• Field Training Officer
• Field Training Officer (Online)
• Managing the Patrol FTO Program
• Telecommunications FTO Program

What Our Students Are Saying

• “The entire course was beneficial. Very relevant information. Will use numerous forms for new implementation into our program.” – Const. P.A.
• “Without a doubt this was the most informative class I’ve been to concerning liability. All supervisors should attend. Instructor was knowledgeable and kept our attention at all times. Excellent class.” - Sgt. M.D.
• “Great class. Will be recommended to other FTO sergeants and prospective FTO sergeants for our agency.
  Thank you!" – Sgt. M.S.
• “Excellent class and instructors. I learned a great deal of information which will help me in running my FTO squad.” – Sgt. W.L.
• “I really enjoyed this class. I feel much more confident going back to my agency to lead this program. This is a result of the teaching skills of both Candice and Fred. Thank you both.” – Sgt. R.G.
• "Instructors very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about FTO program and teaching the details of managing one. Wish I would have attended years ago!!" – Tpr. J.K.
• “This course exceeded my expectations. I would really love the opportunity to bring this course to my agency and have every rank involved in FTO attend this course.” – Sgt. P.O.