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…
Due to the weather in Texas, it took me 35 hours to get there. Every flight was either cancelled or delayed. Finally got to my hotel at 0200 on July 14th, and had to be at North Delta Training Academy in West Monroe, LA by 0700 for set up just a few hours later. With all that said, it…
David Harris & Associates, LLC offers a Basic Field Training Officer Academy, Refresher for the FTO course, and Managing the FTO Program. If your agency is seeking quality training that is based on nationally recognized best practices, David Harris & Associates is ready to help. Upcoming verified classes are both in Everett, Washington: Basic FTO Academy -40-Hours- Everett, WA…
October 28th, 2023 It was great to be back at the North Delta Training Academy in West Monroe, Louisiana. I wanted to thank Captain Chris Tolbird for hosting and his assistance in putting this class together. All of the folks working at the Academy (Kim) are of the highest level of professionalism. We truly consider ourselves part of the…
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 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…
