This cutting edge course is the first in the nation to be presented specifically for 21st century field training officers. We will use an innovative approach to deliver a dynamic, accelerated, hard-hitting and fast-paced classroom experience that will prepare you to successfully train and mentor a new recruit.
Using the San Jose Model as its core, this course features the “best practice” legally defendable evaluation process that is being used in public safety agencies across the country. This FTO program model has been successfully defended in Federal Court. We will explain the benefits of using the Field Training and Evaluation Program during employee selection and your specific roles as a field training officer will be presented and discussed.
Trainee documentation and legally defendable standardized evaluation procedures will be instructed through discussion and practical exercises. You will learn about the FTO program’s structure and how to modify it specifically for your agency. Remedial training action plans will be developed to address your trainee’s performance weaknesses.
We will also provide you with the information you need to make valuable improvements to your agency’s existing program.
Topics Include
- Basic FTO program concepts and philosophies
- Your roles as a field training officer
- Documenting your trainee during the shift
- Mandatory FTO program documents
- Supplemental FTO program forms
- Automating your FTO program
- The basic FTO program structure and how to make modifications
- Preparing your trainee for the FTO program
- Trainee responsibilities during the FTO program
- Handling calls with your trainee
- Adult learning, memory and how stress impacts your trainee’s performance
- FTO program tests and quizzes
- Things you must know about FTO program-related legal concerns
- Concerns about your trainee’s driving
- Dealing with difficult trainees
- The "Recruit Training Checklist"
- The "Daily Observation Report"
- The "Standardized Evaluation Guidelines" and rating scale application
- Ethical dilemmas facing all FTOs
- The “do and do not” aspects of writing narrative evaluations
- How to develop your "Remedial Training Action Plans"
- The proper use of the "N.R.T." designation
Audience
This course is intended for sworn law enforcement officers across all disciplines, including patrol, corrections, federal, court, state, wildlife, and ranger agencies. It is designed for officers who conduct on-the-job field training for new recruits; first-line supervisors (sergeants and corporals) overseeing FTOs and trainees; watch commanders and patrol managers unfamiliar with FTO program processes; agency training officers; and FTO program managers or Field Training Officers who have not completed a basic FTO course or whose training is more than five years old.
This course is restricted to sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.
Course Length
20 hours
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What Our Students Are Saying
- “Awesome instructor! She was able to teach, share info and keep attention. Very informative class and enjoyable too. Well done!” – Ptl. T.B.
- “I benefitted from learning how structured the FTO program is and how it can change our current program for the better. Very well taught class. Would highly recommend for future trainings.” – Ptl. C.H.
- “Instructional knowledge is superior; explained material effectively and efficiently. Great class overall.” – Chief A.W.
- “This course was a lot more interesting than I was expecting. Learning a structured program that adheres to standards was very beneficial.” – PSA T.D.
- “Great course. The PowerPoint was up front and straight to the point. A lot of new material was taught to future FTOs that’s essential to doing the job.” – Ptl. S.R.
- “The instructors were supremely knowledgeable on the topic and were extremely prepared. The insight they provided will be of great use in the future.” – L.G.
- “The instructors were amazing!! Very knowledgeable on the topics, kept the class interesting and our attention! One of the best classes I’ve attended.” – Ofc. K.M.