FTO Program Classes
Basic FTO Academy - FTO Refresher - Advanced FTO Course
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Designed to help you and your agency have a successful FTO program.
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We specialize in the instruction of the San Jose Model or Kaminski Model of police and corrections field training programs.
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All of our classes are continually evaluated for best practices nationally. The San Jose Model or Kaminski Model are nationally recognized models for field training programs.
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Welcome to David Harris & Associates, LLC. David J Harris & Associates LLC. was started for one simple fact, there are not enough companies that specialize in field training for law enforcement, corrections and communications. David Harris has been an FTO instructor since 1990….
Upcoming FTO Classes
David Harris & Associates, LLC offers a Basic Field Training Officer Academy, Refresher for the FTO course, and Managing…
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Basic FTO Academy
Basic FTO (Field Training Officer) Academy This 40 hour course is designed to prepare the attendee for the assignment…
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FTO Refresher
Refresher for the FTO The Refresher for the Field Training Officer (FTO) class is 16 hours (2 days). This…
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David J. Harris & Associates
We provide FTO classes based on nationally recognized best practices.
Basic FTO Academy
40 Hour class - Based on the San Jose Model or Kaminski Model.
FTO Refresher
FTO Refresher - Designed for officers, deputies, troopers and detention officers who have attended a Basic FTO Academy.
FTO Program Management
Designed for those who oversee an agency’s field training program with an emphasis on the San Jose Model.
Consultation Services
We can visit your agency and complete a full evaluation of your FTO Program.
latest blog posts
“Day -1, I Was Not Ready to Be An FTO; Day -5, I Feel Prepared.”
We just completed another Basic FTO Class in Everett, WA. It was great to see representatives with the Snohomish County…
We Finished Our First Refresher Class of the Year
This FTO Refresher Class was hosted by the Island County Sheriff’s Office and had 19 attendees from all over the…
Off to a Great Start!
March 14th, 2024 We were excited to begin our 2024 season with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office in Ruston, Louisiana this…
October’s Ouachita Parish Class
October 28th, 2023 It was great to be back at the North Delta Training Academy in West Monroe, Louisiana. I wanted…
Our Team
David J. Harris
Instructor & OwnerDavid J. Harris is a retired Sergeant with the Lynnwood Police Department in Washington State, where he has served…
Shane Hawley
InstructorShane is a certified instructor by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC). He is also certified by…
Testimonials
Presented Material Thoroughly & Made it Easy to Understand
~Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy“I came into this class with no prior knowledge of the San Jose Model. Instructor Harris presented material thoroughly and made it easy to understand. He made sure I was understanding all of the…
Will Help My Department’s Future
~Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy“Very informative class. It will help my department’s future.”
Great Examples and Engagement
~Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy“You did a great job of breaking up the monotony of a classroom style course with the use of exercises and video examples. You kept the students engaged throughout the 40-hour curriculum.”
I Will Be Implementing with My Department
~Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy“Excellent course that every agency’s training officers could benefit from attending. Learned a great deal about a fantastic training program that I will be implementing with my department. Extremely knowledgeable and professional instructor. Thank…
Knows How to Teach
~Dep. L. Martin OPSO/SCAT“Great class! Instructor is very knowledgeable in a very broad range of topics. Knows how to teach while also keeping and maintaining the attention of the class. Has a wide variety of stories and…
My Opinion Had Been Changed
~Sgt Brittney Naran Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office OCC Booking“I came to this class with a lot of hesitation towards implementing the SJM into my department. Although I received prior training from our training coordinator, I was still unsure the SJM would be…
