Attention Law Enforcement Leaders, Training Coordinators, and Command Staff: Want an FTO class in your neck of the woods? The best way to get one is to host it! You’ve probably seen that we do classes throughout the year in various states and regions, such as Washington, Idaho, Louisiana, and Arizona—including cities like Bellingham, Everett, Yakima, Ruston, West Monroe,…
“Within the first hour of instruction, the stories and Lesson Tie-ins had my learning gears turning.” Completed another Basic FTO Class . The Union Gap, WA class was a great group of students wanting to learn how to be an FTO. Our goal is not just to have students leave as an FTO but strive to become a great…
We just wanted to send out a reminder of our 2026 training calendar. Not surprisingly, the classes we have on our calendar so far are already beginning to fill—grab your spot while you can! We especially encourage you to secure a seat early if your agency is looking to add some training officers to your staff in 2026. We…
Retired Chief of Police Bill Cooper has graciously consented to join David J. Harris and Associates. Chief Cooper brings senior management experience from the private sector, as well as 30 years of police experience. Chief Cooper worked in patrol, traffic, detectives, K-9, SWAT and, yes, served as an FTO. Chief Cooper is a management expert who has consulted with…
By: Sgt. David J. Harris On October 21, 2022, we completed another Basic FTO Class held at the North Delta Training Academy in West Monroe, Louisiana, this time graduating 11 new FTOs. Attendees represented Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office. Graduates consisted of Patrol Deputies and Correction Deputies. This group of students…
Pictured above: The FTO class in Everett, WA on February 7-11, 2022. By: Sgt. David J. Harris This past week, we graduated 25 new FTOs upon the conclusion of our 40-hour Basic Field Training Officer Class held in Everett, Washington. We were excited to have a so many agencies represented, including Officer Jesse Picard from Yakutat, Alaska. Jesse was…
