We were extremely excited to have the opportunity to recently present our Field Training Officer (FTO) Refresher Class in Lynnwood, WA. Having worked 25 years for the Lynnwood Police Department, I was able to reunite with many old friends. Those who attended the class were all very experienced FTOs. We were able to discuss and address some of the…
Experience ranged from 5 to 20+ years of law enforcement! We were honored to be in Union Gap, Washington on April 12th and 13th, 2023, where we completed our two-Day FTO Refresher Class. It was impressive to note the tenure of the attendees. Experience ranged from 5 to 20+ years of law enforcement. Several of the attendees have trained…
“This was the first training I’ve gone to that became exciting to show up for…” On March 17, 2023, we graduated another 24 students from our Basic FTO School. Once again, the class was well received based on the comments from the students. One student stated, “I came in thinking this course would be easy, and it would be…
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…
There is a Basic FTO Academy class February 7th – 11th, 2022. It will be held at the Everett Police South PrecinctYou still have time to register, but the class will be limited to 24 attendees. Register Now The class includes: Instructor Development Adult Learning Methodologies Coach-Pupil Method of Instruction Lesson Planning Evaluation Rules Formula for Documentation How to…
Pictured above: The graduating FTO class at Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office in Ruston, LA. By: Sgt. David J. Harris On November 12th we graduated 15 new FTOs who completed the 40-hour Basic FTO School in Ruston, Louisiana hosted by the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office. Agencies included Ouachita Parish, Union Parish, St. Landry Parish, Pointe Coupee Parish, Lincoln Parish, Opelousas…
