We graduated another 21 new FTOs who will return to their respective agencies with a new understanding of how to train their new employees with a focus on Training Towards Success.
We had Corrections Officers, Financial Officers, and Intake Officers, as well as police and deputies, in attendance.
One of the questions many expressed was on how to “override” a student correctly. (Change the direction of the performance of their student.) One of our courses deals with just that—Overriding a Student Officer’s Decisions.
In that course, we discuss the Learning Rule, which focuses on the performance of the student, and the Practical Rule where the focus is on the event. In the first, as long as the student is working through the situation and the situation is not out of control, let the student continue with their efforts. In the second, if the situation is beginning to go out of control, then the rule states the FTO must step in and override.
Many of the students felt much better about when—and more importantly how—to step in and correct the decisions and/or performance of their students. When asked their thoughts after completion of the course, here is what some of them had to say:
- “Great class! Opened my eyes to the SEGs and how to properly apply them. Thank you!”
- “I should have taken this class years ago! Loved the Adult Learning Class.”
- “Lots of real-world examples helped me tie in the lessons! Great class!”
- “Not only a great class, but you have a great knowledge of the material presented!”
- “You helped me enjoy the class material with vivid stories and examples of topics presented.”
Do you think we would be a good fit for your and/or some of your officers who are looking to do a FTO class?
- We are heading to Bellingham August 5th – 9th for our next Basic then Yakima for a 2-day Refresher August 29th – 30th.
- We have two additional Basic Classes this year, September 9th – 13th in Pullman and we are back in Everett September 23rd – 27th.
- We are currently in negotiations with Ouachita Parish in Louisiana to close out the year.
- View our calendar of Field Training Officer Courses here.
2025 is not too far and we already have 2 Basic Classes scheduled in Everett. If you are considering hosting a class in 2025, we encourage you to send us an email at ftoschool@gmail.com so we can secure you a date which will work for you. We also have a contact us form on our website, and our phone number is 425-426-6350.
We appreciate all of you who help make these classes such a success.
