Goal of F.T.O. Training Program Right Ans - To improve the overall
effectiveness of Law Enforcement services delivered to our citizens.
Objectives of F.T.O. Training Program Right Ans - 1. To produce a HIGHLY-
TRAINED, POSITIVELY MOTIVATED LEO capable of meeting or exceeding
standards
2. Provide EQUAL and STANDARDIZED TRAINING
3. Establish an APPRAISAL SYSTEM that is valid and Job-related
4. Serve as a Role Model in the development of KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &
ABILITIES of new LEO's
5. Increase overall efficiency and effectiveness by enhancing ETHICAL
STANDARDS
Major Responsibilities of F.T.O Right Ans - 1. Role Model
2. Instructor
3. Evaluator
4. Mentor
5. Counselor
6. Supervisor
Learning Role - Allow the trainee to struggle
through handling an incident as long as
he/she is learning and things aren't getting
out of control
Practical Role - If the incident is becoming
too dangerous b/c of the trainee's actions or
inaction, the F.T.O. must move in and take
over.
7. Patrol Officer
Describe the Link Between the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course and a
Field Training Officer (F.T.O.) Program Right Ans - The most important
officer in the department
The CRITICAL LINK between a new officer's academy training program and
"the real world"
, F.T.O. must have an understanding of the Basic L.E. Training Program course
curriculum and instructional methods to understand what a trainee will need
for real world application
F.T.O. Program Expectations - Agency Right Ans - Establish, support and
maintain an F.T.O. Program
2 Models:
1. San Jose/FTO - I do/We do/You do
2. PTO - Problem solving and COP-based
F.T.O. Program Expectations - F.T.O. Right Ans - Beware of Pygmalion Effect
Avoid perception of favoritism towards certain trainees
Ensure understanding of agency expectations of FTO
Single most important element in the effective delivery of the FTO Program
F.T.O. Program Expectations - Recruit - Technical Right Ans - 1.
Criminal/Traffic Laws
2. Criminal Procedure
3. Investigative Procedures
4. Agency SOP
F.T.O. Program Expectations - Recruit - Skills Right Ans - 1. Officer Safety
2. Effective Communications
3. Leadership
4. Organizational Skills
5. Investigative Skills
F.T.O. Program Expectations - Recruit - Traits/Characteristics Right Ans - 1.
Excellent Work Ethic
2. Positive Attitude
3. Compassion
4. Patience
5. Responsible
6. Trustworthy
7. Ethical
8. Professional
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