10.11, FTEP Flashcards

1
Q

The Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) consists of ______ hours of collaborative field training.

A

600 hours

HPM 10.11, Chapter 1

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2
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Trainee performance is documented through performance ratings captured on the ________ form.

A

CHP 115A, Daily Observation Report

HPM 10.11, Chapter 1

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3
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The FTEP program is divided into how many phases?

A

Four

HPM 10.11, Chapter 1

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4
Q

The FTEP program begins with a _______ orientation period during Phase I.

A

One week

HPM 10.11, Chapter 1

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5
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The FTEP program concludes with a _______ final evaluation during Phase IV.

A

One week

HPM 10.11, Chapter 1

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6
Q

FTEP training is guided by the program curriculum and the _________.

A

CHP 115, Trainee Checklist

HPM 10.11, Chapter 1

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7
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True or False: trainee evaluation is performed during the first week of training.

A

False (this is an orientation period only)

HPM 10.11, Chapter 1

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8
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True or False: no trainee evaluation is conducted during “limbo” days at the beginning of each of the three training phases.

A

True

HPM 10.11, Chapter 1

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9
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True or False: the Area FTEP coordinator position should not be appointed to a probationary sergeant.

A

True

HPM 10.11, Chapter 2

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10
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The FTEP program requires that all evaluations and employment decisions be based on __________ criteria.

A

Job-related

HPM 10.11, Chapter 1

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11
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The ___________ makes the final recommendation to the Area commander concerning training extensions and successful completion of the FTEP program.

A

FTEP Coordinator

HPM 10.11, Chapter 2

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12
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Field Training Officers (FTOs) guide trainees through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of __________.

A

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA)

HPM 10.11, Chapter 2

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13
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True or False: trainees must demonstrate the ability to operate as a solo uniformed patrol officer capable of performing all associated duties by the end of the program

A

False (they must be capable of performing most duties)

HPM 10.11, Chapter 2

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14
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Prior to the beginning of extension training, the ______ form must be completed and signed by the trainee, the assigned extension FTO, the Area FTEP coordinator, and the Area commander.

A

CHP 115G, Written Extension Training Plan

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

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15
Q

How many categories of KSA are listed on the CHP 115A?

A

38

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

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16
Q

There will normally be how many FTEP training cycles per year?

A

Four

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

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17
Q

Phase IV consists of a final evaluation during which the trainee should be assigned to the FTO assigned during Phase ______.

A

Phase I

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

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18
Q

FTEP field folders shall be retained at the Area for a period of _______.

A

One year (probationary period)

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

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19
Q

Relocating a trainee to an Area other than the one to which he or she is assigned requires approval from __________.

A

the Division commander.

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

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20
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During Phases I, II, and III, a minimum of ______ hours of training shall be provided per phase.

A

187 hours

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

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21
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True or False: the total number of training hours required to be completed during the FTEP program includes the initial (one week) orientation period.

A

False

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

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22
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True or False: the CHP 115A is not completed during the initial (one week) orientation period.

A

True

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

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23
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During the FTEP training program, Phase _____ is the last phase of formal training.

A

Phase III

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

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24
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Phase _____ is primarily an evaluation-only phase.

A

Phase IV

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

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25
Q

Intervention by and FTO during Phase IV should only occur under what circumstances?

A

1) Officer safety concern
2) Illegal/unethical activity
3) Embarrassment to people, Department, or FTO

(HPM 10.11, Chapter 3)

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26
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If a trainee proceeds from Phase III to Phase IV and his/her performance drops to an unacceptable level, the trainee should be removed from Phase IV and an extension phase should be initiated. Once the trainee has overcome the problems, he/she will enter back into Phase IV. Does the trainee start over with an entirely new Phase IV, or does he/she start back up where training left off before the extension phase?

A

The trainee starts an entirely new Phase IV

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

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27
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How many limbo days are contained in each training phase?

A

One (the first day of Phases I, II, and III)

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

28
Q

True or False: limbo days are considered training periods.

A

True

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

29
Q

Suspension of FTEP training (for personal reasons, illness, etc.) requires approval from ________.

A

the Area commander

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

30
Q

Extension training may be initiated for trainees experiencing significant (but correctable) deficiencies in _______ or fewer performance categories.

A

Three

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

31
Q

How many extension periods are typically allowed?

A

One

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

32
Q

True or False: every trainee is entitled to an extension training period.

A

False

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

33
Q

At what time is the decision made to initiate extension training?

A

At the conclusion of Phase III and before Phase IV begins.

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

34
Q

A second extension training period requires approval from _________.

A

The Area commander with Division commander’s concurrence.

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

35
Q

Extension training lasts for how long?

A

Two work weeks

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

36
Q

Training extensions are only granted when _________.

A

There is a reasonable expectation of success

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

37
Q

Trainees failing to respond during extended training will be subject to ___________.

A

Rejection During Probation (RDP)

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

38
Q

The trainee _________ (should/shall) be assigned to a different FTO for each training phase (Phase I through III).

A

Shall

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

39
Q

Which FTO is considered the Primary FTO?

A

The FTO assigned to Phases I and IV

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

40
Q

The trainee and FTO should be assigned to what shift during Phase I?

A

A shift that would normally require a one-officer unit (A or B shift)

(HPM 10.11, Chapter 3)

41
Q

Learning cannot take place without _____ and ______ feedback to the trainee.

A

Constant and immediate

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

42
Q

The _________ form is used to record the CHP 115A ratings and remediation entries, and provides the FTO and the Area FTEP coordinator with a method to assess trends and overall trainee progress.

A

CHP 115B, Performance Log

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

43
Q

The _______ form shall be completed after each training phase and any extended training, identifying trainee status and documenting progress toward the training objectives for each phase and any extension.

A

CHP 115C, End of Phase Report

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

44
Q

When do Area management interviews with trainees occur?

A

At the end of Phases I and III

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

45
Q

When should the communications center “sit-along” occur?

A

During the orientation week

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

46
Q

The communications center “sit along” shall occur before what training phase?

A

Phase IV

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

47
Q

The ______ form is used by trainees to evaluate the performance of the FTOs.

A

CHP 115D, Field Training Officer Critique

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

48
Q

At the end of the final evaluation phase (Phase IV) the FTO will attest to the trainee’s competence and successful completion of the FTEP by completing the ________ form.

A

CHP 115E, Field Training Program Completion Record/Competency Attestation

(HPM 10.11, Chapter 3)

49
Q

Upon completion of field training, the trainee will complete the ______ form for the purpose of evaluating the FTEP program.

A

CHP 115F, Field Training and Evaluation Program Critique

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

50
Q

A complete set of training documents is due to the statewide FTEP coordinator within _______ days after the last training day for each training cycle.

A

30 days

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

51
Q

Area FTEP coordinators (or the alternate Area FTEP coordinator) shall participate in at least _______ ride-along(s) with each trainee.

A

One

HPM 10.11, Chapter 3

52
Q

The ________ is considered the cornerstone of the FTEP program.

A

Field Training Officer (FTO)

HPM 10.11, Chapter 4

53
Q

What are the minimum standards required before an officer may be considered to be an FTO?

A

1) POST Basic Certificate
2) One year of patrol experience
3) Completion of FTEP training course
4) Supervisor’s recommendation
5) Compliance with 13515.28 PC requirements related to Crisis Intervention Behavioral training.

(HPM 10.11, Chapter 4)

54
Q

True or False: if no officers have expressed interest in vacant FTO positions, the Area commander may assign officers to fill them.

A

True

HPM 10.11, Chapter 4

55
Q

Due to the workload placed on them, FTOs are susceptible to _________.

A

Burnout

HPM 10.11, Chapter 4

56
Q

Potential FTOs must successfully complete a ______ hour POST-certified FTO basic course.

A

40-hour

HPM 10.11, Chapter 4

57
Q

FTOs must complete a ______ hour FTO update course every ______ years.

A

24 hours; three years

HPM 10.11, Chapter 4

58
Q

Following a break in service of ______ years or longer, an FTO must successfully complete the FTO basic course (or three FTO update module courses) prior to training new officers.

A

Three years

HPM 10.11, Chapter 4

59
Q

Removal of an FTO from the FTEP program is documented by the FTEP coordinator on a __________.

A

CHP 51, Memorandum

HPM 10.11, Chapter 4

60
Q

True or False: an FTO may resign from the FTEP program at any time.

A

True

HPM 10.11, Chapter 4

61
Q

If a consensus has been reached between a trainee’s FTOs and the FTEP coordinator to terminate a trainee, a recommendation shall be presented to _______.

A

The Area commander

HPM 10.11, Chapter 5

62
Q

What are three methods by which a trainee may separate from the Department?

A

1) Adverse action
2) Rejection during probation
3) Resignation

(HPM 10.11, Chapter 5)

63
Q

True or False: no entries are made in the rating scale column on the CHP 115A, Daily Observation Report, for “limbo” days.

A

True

HPM 10.11, Chapter 6

64
Q

Whenever the “Not Responding to Training” column is checked on the CHP 115A, notification shall be made to ___________.

A

The FTEP coordinator

HPM 10.11, Chapter 6

65
Q

If remedial training lasts 15 minutes or less, what is entered in the “Time” column on the CHP 115A.

A

“R”

HPM 10.11, Chapter 6

66
Q

A rating of ____ on the CHP 115A indicates the trainee’s performance is acceptable.

A

3

HPM 10.11, Chapter 6