ARTICLE 26 Field Training Officers Flashcards
The Chief shall continue the Field Training Officer Program (FTOP) as a section of the Police
Academy. The FTOP function will be to reinforce and update training given in the Academy in
field operations. The primary purpose of the Program is to complete the education and training of
_________. Additionally, the program may be used to conduct continuing or remedial
education or training for other Department personnel.
probationary Officers.
The minimum requirements for FTO’s shall be established by the _____, and any Officer meeting
such requirements shall be considered for a position in the program. Positions will be filled from
qualified Officer applicants based upon the standards enunciated by the ______. The selection and
removal of an Officer from the FTO program shall be at the discretion of the_____ and not
subject to the grievance procedure. There shall be a minimum of _______ Patrol Officer
FTO’s in the Department.
Chief
Chief
Chief
eighty (80)
Section 3. Hours and Assignment, Emblem, and Voluntary Service.
The hours and assignment of FTO’s shall be at the discretion of the Chief, realizing the need to
accomplish the training and education of bargaining unit members as the primary purpose of the
program. Officers assigned to the program shall be identified by an appropriate badge and/or
emblem. Service as an FTO shall be _____.
voluntary
Section 4. FTO Coordinator.
The program will be headed by a “Coordinator” who shall hold the rank of ________ or
above. The Coordinator shall have the power to recommend to the Chief the dismissal of any
officer from the program on the basis of the Officer’s record while serving as an FTO.
Lieutenant
Section 5. Field Training Officer Pay.
All Officers permanently assigned to the FTO program, including the Coordinator, shall receive
a ______ per month pay supplement, in lieu of any compensatory time as previously provided.
$265.00
