Field Training Officer
Whether it’s fitness, hobbies or spending time with non-LE friends, finding balance is key to staying sharp both on and off duty
FTOs would do well to incorporate Peelian principle #7 in their training
New book helps trainers avoid common pitfalls and mistakes in emergency vehicle operation instruction
How FTOs can improve their feedback process using structured models like the McKinsey Feedback Model to drive growth, confidence and skill development in officers
Agency leadership needs to trust the judgment of training personnel and deal with small problems before they become big ones
Get your cops to talk about tactics to keep names off the Memorial wall
How understanding and fostering self-efficacy — believing in one’s ability to succeed — can be a game-changer during FTO training programs
Some of the old police leadership models don’t work as well with younger cops
The May incident led to an officer being fired and charged, as well as increased de-escalation training at the department
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
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?
Tackle the difficult challenge of encouraging participation in training programs by asking this simple question and waiting for a response
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
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
Officers pose for a group photo while working the night shift in downtown Garden City, Kansas
The FTO is one of the most important roles in any agency. So don’t forget these essentials
One of the most overlooked aspects when it comes to law enforcement culture is how officers are trained within the organization
Law enforcement leaders prepare because the pendulum is finally swinging back in favor of public safety
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
‘Everything was going along swimmingly. Right up until he accidentally shot himself on duty as I stood directly next to him.’