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From Field Training Officer programs to training tips, this page is the ultimate police resource for FTO news, expert analysis, and videos.
How understanding and fostering self-efficacy — believing in one’s ability to succeed — can be a game-changer during FTO training programs
The seasoned officer is an endangered species, and the decisions that displaced gray hair catalyzed the brain drain threatening the future of policing in the U.S.
Imagine if our recruiting, training and supervision were cooperatively and competently implemented with the intention of building a skillful, ethical policer
Some of the old police leadership models don’t work as well with younger cops
Regardless of your interest, there is an organization ready to help you succeed
Strategies for success in 23 key areas of policing
What can the FTO do to help properly accelerate this process?
To reach the high standards that agencies and communities expect of their officers, it may be time to rethink traditional training methods
Should we change styles and methods of pedagogy to focus on techniques that resonate with Generation Z candidates?
Strategies to leverage how new recruits best learn and respond to training
Get your cops to talk about tactics to keep names off the Memorial wall
Hiring a lateral officer can be a great experience for all concerned, but the new agency still has an obligation to ensure the new hire is everything they expect
Officer Trey Sutton, 24, was struck while driving through an intersection, police said
FTOs would do well to incorporate Peelian principle #7 in their training
The FTO is one of the most important roles in any agency. So don’t forget these essentials
A field training officer helps a recent graduate of the Wisconsin State Patrol get organized
My trainees taught me invaluable lessons about leadership I use throughout my career
How well a police academy prepared a new officer can be effectively assessed through surveys conducted during the field training process
‘Everything was going along swimmingly. Right up until he accidentally shot himself on duty as I stood directly next to him.’
The concept of field training makes sense to police administrators – it is the logistics of training they may have a problem with
The habits instilled by field training officers will either help or hinder everything from routine duties to critical incident response
An FTO’s skills sharpen and grow stronger while teaching other LEOs
Understanding the difference between content-driven and problem-based learning is crucial to effectively train police officers
In this podcast segment, Doug sits down with Dan Green to discuss the importance of the Field Training Officer
What gets measured gets managed; use these strategies to assess the effectiveness of police training programs
If a police officer fails to realize they are already an influencer – no matter what their rank or status – they may be missing the point
To ensure you have a safe and effective law enforcement career, the only person you can rely on is yourself
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