“The class was very informative and will be an asset to our Department. Very satisfied with the information and content of the class. Thanks Sgt Harris.” – Cpl. Danny Farris, Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s Officer
“In this FTO training class, I have gained much knowledge to complete my training as an FTO.” – Gerald Augustine Pointe, Coupee Sheriff’s Office
“I really learned a lot during this course. The way the information was presented in this course made it very easy and enabled me to learn. I truly hope to take what I learned from this course to help train and mold the future of law enforcement. Awesome class!” – John Kemp, East Feliciana Sheriff’s Office
“I’ve known Sergeant Harris for a number of years and have watched him instruct these courses. In addition to being an instructor the students will listen to and learn from, his delivery of content is outstanding. As a retired Chief of Police, who was responsible for producing training and equipped officers, Dave Harris’s programs give that to you. He is very knowledgeable and skilled, and brings the highest standards and levels of integrity possible. If you are looking for an FTO training program I cannot recommend his any higher. Your FTO will be the best.” – Bill Cooper, Chief of Police (ret)
“I attended the Basic FTO Academy. Dave Harris is an excellent instructor. The way he explains everything and ensures you understand the concepts is incredible. I would recommend this course to anyone who is planning on being an Field Training.” -John from Spokane, WA
Letter of recommendation from Tiffany Krusey Kelly, Owner at Bridge Coordination Services, LLC.
“Fantastic School! I hope to be able to use the knowledge I gained from this school to help me build the foundation for our new FTO Program. I hope to be able to send future FTOs to this school. I really liked your war stories. They helped me to better understand certain aspects of the course better.” – TWaffle, Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy
“Instructor engaged with the students outside of class, had extensive knowledge of material and was able to reference experience from his own career. Engaged students without being condescending or arrogant about experience. One of the best instructors. Great class!” – Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy
“Great class! Opened my eyes to the SEGs and how to properly apply them. Thank you!” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Kalama, Washington
“I should have taken this class years ago! Loved the Adult Learning Class.” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Kalama, WA
“Lots of real-world examples helped me tie in the lessons! Great class!” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Kalama, WA
“I think this class is explained very well, so much that it is great for rookie officers as well as senior officers. It is very eye-opening on concepts that a trainer may never have thought of.” – Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy
“I really enjoyed the material and the instructor. He was very down to earth, and I really felt he cared about my learning.” – Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy“The manner and energy used by the instructor to relay the course material to the students was very conducive to learning. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and look forward to applying the information to our Department’s Field Training Program.” – Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy
“I learned things about this FTO model I wish I had known as a new FTO. I am now able to assist new officers better understand our program and how the evaluation of their performance is measured.” – Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy
“I now feel much more comfortable reviewing the performance of future student officers and better understand the evaluation system.” – Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy
“I think this class was very beneficial to me and my Department. I learned a lot during this week. Great training and the instructor is very knowledgeable and makes the class fun!” – Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy
“Not only a great class, but you have a great knowledge of the material presented!” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Kalama, WA
“You helped me enjoy the class material with vivid stories and examples of topics presented.” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Kalama, WA
“This class was well organized and well taught.” – Student from Class at North Delta Training Academy
“This course was extremely beneficial in my development as an FTO. The instruction on Adult Learning will help me better mold student officers I come in contact with. Excellent class overall. I highly recommend this class to any new FTO.” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“The course greatly expanded my knowledge and understanding of the FTO process and my future role as an FTO. Without this course I may have been able to be a good FTO, but having taken it, I have the chance to be a GREAT FTO. I especially enjoyed the personal experiences as they related to the class.” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“When I was confused with a certain topic, the instructor explained it a way to where I was able to clearly understand the topic.” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“Greatly enjoyed learning the content taught. Instructor provided real-life scenarios keeping the class interesting. Thank you for breaking down the importance of developing as a new FTO.” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“The instructor was very engaging, and well-rounded in his teaching methods. David was very eager to engage with ALL students and answer questions in-depth.” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“I thought this was going to be another ‘how to instruct’ course. However, the principles and standards we learned will help me be a better FTO and develop better officers for our department.” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“The content of this course was well laid out and delivered in a way that was applicable to modern day policing. Sgt Harris was engaging and enthusiastic. This course is highly recommended for any agency or police officer who is looking to develop the key skills in becoming a Field Training Officer.” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“This class was based on teaching and scoring in a way the helps the students gain the most knowledge for success in this job. I have gone to other FTO schools that were directed at only protecting the department and FTO from criminal and civil liability and nothing to help the student learn.” -Deputy M. Yarbrough, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office
“Sgt. Harris was an awesome instructor. The content in the class will be well used daily while training new students.” -Deputy J. Purvis (AKA Dickerson), Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office
“Sgt. Harris was an easygoing instructor and broke the course down to make it easily understandable.” -Deputy C. Albritton (AKA A. Mount), Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office
“Great in-depth instruction and material of the entire FTO Program. This course helped me fully understand how to apply the SEGs to student officer performance, and provided me with new ways to train and document properly.” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“This course has definitely enhanced my skills as an FTO. I wished I would have completed this course before I took any officer in training.” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“The class was very interesting. The instructor explained every situation in detail. Great class! Thank you!” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“The instructor’s vast experience on the topic qualifies him as a subject matter expert and who better to instruct the course. The instructor’s passion for the FTP was evident every day.” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“The course material could have been viewed as a boring topic. However, you were very engaging and taught with enthusiasm. You used real-world examples to relay important information and encouraged student engagement.” – Student from Class at Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office in Ruston, Louisiana, March 2024
“Examples were very similar to situations I experienced in my line of Expectations and goals for the class were set early on and met.” – Student from Class at Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office in Ruston, Louisiana, March 2024
“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.” – Student from Class at Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office in Ruston, Louisiana, March 2024
“The FTO Program was well explained, [and] made clear on how the SEGs are to be utilized.” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“This class gave me a much better understanding of how the SEGs are applied to the DORs. This information will greatly assist me in developing my Department’s FTP. I will recommend this class to the future FTOs of my Department.” – Student from Class at Surprise Arizona Police Department
“This was an excellent class! I was a little nervous about this class and becoming an FTO. The instructors did an excellent job explaining the material and clearly defining the job of an FTO. I have a clear and strong understanding of my job. I wish Dave [Harris] could teach all of the classes for our department.” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Everett, WA, April 2024
“I wish more trainers shared the passion for not only police work, but to the development of police officers. This was a fantastic class, and I am even more excited to begin teaching.” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Everett, WA, April 2024
“Day -1, I was not ready to be an FTO; day -5, I feel prepared.” – Student from Class Hosted by Island County Sheriff’s Office, April 2024
“The class has given me an understanding to better train new hires, as well as insight on what I need to do to be a better FTO.” – Student from Class at Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office in Ruston, Louisiana, March 2024
“Getting back into the SEGs, understanding how they are to be applied, was a great refresher” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Everett, WA, April 2024
“I thought this training was fantastic. Every officer that wants to become an FTO should go through this course to get a great understanding of the San Jose Model of field training.” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Everett, WA, April 2024
“Another possible death by PowerPoint, but the way it was presented was very well done and kept the class engaged.” – Student from Class at Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office in Ruston, Louisiana, March 2024
“I learned so much from attending this class. Not only the skills to become a much better FTO, but became aware of some of the areas I need to improve myself. This class will aid myself, my department, and unit in developing a formal field training program.” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Everett, WA, April 2024
“Excellent instruction! It is always great to see instructors that truly have a mastery of the material they present. Great use of real-life examples. The group projects enforce the need to remember that the numerical rating is a reflection of the performance of the day and not one incident.” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Everett, WA, April 2024
“One of my favorite trainings in my career so far. Instructors were well educated and very well versed in the material.” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Everett, WA, April 2024
“After taking this class, I have a better understanding of the DOR and grading methodologies.” – Student from Basic FTO Class in Everett, WA, April 2024