Course: National Association of Field Training Officers - Basic FTO Certification
Course Description: Field Training Officers train and evaluate career candidates in preparation for solo duty in law enforcement, corrections, and communications. Our Basic 3 Day School will provide the new FTO with the tools necessary to train and evaluate career candidates during the field training process.
NAFTO's Basic FTO School is a nationally recognized model for preparing experienced patrol officers for a career in field training. The San Jose Model, Reno Model, and Modified San Jose Model are discussed. The course focuses on the FTO themselves, and how they can improve their interpersonal and instruction skills to increase trainee retention. The classes incorporate a variety of learning activities, including group work, case law discussion, and video scenarios.
This 24-hour class covers such topics as Intro to FTO, Adult Learning, Generational Leadership, Standardized Evaluations Guidelines, Ethics, Equal Opportunity Employment, Civil Liability, and Officer Safety. Each block of study is directed at the Field Training Officer, and ways to improve their teaching, work product, and approach to today’s Officer in Training. Information includes motivating different generations of trainees, career survival for the FTO, and liability pertaining to evaluations. Unlike most schools, NAFTO does not focus on a single model of field training. NAFTO offers techniques and skills that can be applied within any training model.
This class is interactive and hands-on. It is a requirement that you bring a laptop, tablet, or other device on which you can view and complete PDF documents. It is very beneficial to bring a copy of your agency's Standardized Evaluation Guidelines and Daily or Weekly Observation Report with you to class.
Location: Somerset County Police Academy 402 Roycefield Road Hillsborough NJ 08844
Dates: Monday, September 16, 2024 to Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: 0800-1700hrs
Instructors: NAFTO
Cost: $375 per student, which includes training materials and 1 year membership to NAFTO. Refunds are offered more than 30 days from class minus a $20 processing fee. Refunds are not offered within 30 days of class, but student substitution is permitted at any time prior to class.
Payments and Purchase Orders can be remitted to:
NAFTO
20987 N. John Wayne Pkwy
Suite #B104-189
Maricopa, AZ 85139
Checks payable to NAFTO
For class related questions, please contact:
Graham Tinius
Training@nafto.org
602-687-5977 x2
Please contact Detective Sara Dugan (dugan@co.somerset.nj.us) with any questions regarding the Somerset County Police Academy. |