Training: Field Training Officer 

Dates & Locations (3 Day Course)

1. Sturbridge, MA – Class

When: February 22-24, 2023

            8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Where: Burgess Elementary School

             45 Burgess School Rd, Sturbridge, MA

2. Belfast, ME Class

When: April 24-26, 2023, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Where: Belfast Boathouse Event Center

              34 Commercial Street, Belfast, ME 

3. Tilton, NH Class

When: June 5-7, 2023

            8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Where: Tilton Police Department

             45 Sanborn Rd, Tilton, NH

4. Windham, NH Class

When: August 21-23, 2023

            8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Where: AJ Letizio Sales & Marketing

            55 Enterprise Dr, Windham, NH

5. Biddeford Class

When: October 16-18, 2023

            8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Where: Biddeford Police Department

             39 Alfred St, Biddeford, ME

6. South Burlington Class

When: November 6-8, 2023

           8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Where: South Burlington PD

            19 Gregory St, S. Burlington, VT

7. Portsmouth, NH Class

When: December 11-13, 2023

             8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Where: Portsmouth Police Department

             3 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH

CLASS COST: $525

Our three (3) day Field Training Officer class is based on the industry standard San Jose Model. This class will fit with C.A.L.E.A. accreditation standards, providing you with the tools and knowledge to properly train a new officer. From ethics to leadership, our FTO class covers the topics needed to both train and evaluate a field trainee. 

Outline:

• Introduction and Orientation 
• Field Training Program Goals & Objectives
• Expectations of / for FTO’s (Roles of the FTO)
• Ethics & Professionalism
• Leadership Skills
• Intro to Competency Evaluations/DORs
• Completing DORs
• Scenario Development/DOR
• Remediation
• Intervention Techniques
• Driver Safety/FTO Awareness or
• Body Worn Camera Use in FTO
• Test & Scenario Development
• DOR Videos
• Legal Issues/Liability
• Professional Skill Set/Side Evaluation
• Teaching and Training Skills/Adult learning Styles
• Practical Exercise Test
• Case Study Presentation
• Closing

Our FTO class is taught by Phillip White of the San Jose Police Department. Phil has over 20 years of law enforcement experience. He is currently the administrative officer for the Field Training Unit. Phil has instructed hundreds of officers on how to properly take the role of FTO and ensure that trainees are adequately trained, mentored and evaluated.