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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You can learn more about David Harris, Shane Hawley, and Bill Cooper by visiting their bio pages. 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…
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.
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We just wanted to send out a reminder of our 2026 training calendar. Not surprisingly, the classes we have on our…
Claim Your Spot Now for the First Four Classes of 2026—Basic FTO, FTO Refresher & Managing Your FTO Program!
Basic FTO Academy is probably one of our most popular classes that we offer. Spots fill up fast! If you are…
Our Final Classes of 2025!
2025 was a fairly busy year. We held several Basic FTO classes in Washington state with host agencies to include the…
Our Team
Bill Cooper
Bill Cooper is a retired Chief of Police who brings senior management experience from the private sector. Bill served…
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…
