Field Training Officer
40-Hour State Certified Course
February 1 - 5, 2010
Urbana IL
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Non-Member Tuition: - 0 -
Co-host: Mobile
Team 13 (Charleston)
This program is designed for experienced uniform patrol personnel who will serve as Field Training Officers with probationary employees. Instruction will emphasize the FTO's role in assisting probationers certify for solo patrol operations by applying the knowledge and skills acquired during Basic Police Training/Certification and using them according to policy, procedures, and community service delivery standards. Consequently, students should be familiar with their Department's current Field Training and Evaluation process.
The course will highlight two essential Field Training and Evaluation Process Skills: (1) the ability to examine and objectively document the probationer's job behaviors using non-numerical/behaviorally anchored standardized assessment guidelines, and (2) analyzing the probationer's training needs and using proper instructional techniques for corrective action. Instruction will include hands-on application of the course materials in small group and individual exercises. In addition, students will be required to complete out-of-class reading assignments.
Topics include:
Operational Structure of the Field Training & Evaluation Process
Inventorying the Probationer's Current Knowledge/Skill Proficiencies
On-the-job Instructional Techniques & Strategies
Examining Probationer Assessment Standards
Utilization of Non-numerical Standardized Evaluation Guidelines
Objectively Documenting Probationer Performance
Documenting the Extent of Training & Coaching
Strategically Addressing Areas of Corrective Action Necessary
Use of the Probationer Officer Manual as the Field Training playbook
Teaching Directed Patrol Strategies: Dancing with S.A.R.A!
Instructor: Bruce A. Sokolove - Field Training Associates (Ypsilanti, Michigan)
Certification:
This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and
Standards Board. State of Illinois certificates will be presented to
officers who satisfy all testing and attendance requirements.
