Role Of The Field Training Officer

Question 1

What are the Objectives of the Field Training Officer Program?

Answer 1

1. To produce highly trained and positively motivated law enforcement officers
2. Provide equal and standardized training to all newly hired Law Enforcement officers
3. To establish an appraisal system
4. To provide trainees with a role model to develop knowledge/skills/abilities.

Question 2

What is the goal of the FTO Program?

Answer 2

To improve the overall effectiveness of Law Enforcement services delivered to our citizens.

Question 3

What are the FTO’s 6 major responsibilities?

Answer 3

1. Role model
2. Instructor
3. Evaluator
4. Mentor
5. Counselor
6. Supervisors

Question 4

What are the Agency’s expectations for the FTO? (2 models)

Answer 4

FTO (San Jose Model)

PTO (Problem based model aka Reno Model)

Question 5

What is required to be an effective FTO?

Answer 5

1. Knowledge
2. Skills
3. Traits

Question 6

What is the FTO’s program expectation?

Answer 6

Pygmalion Syndrome/Effect:

Recruit officers rise tot he level of their FTO’s performance expectations.

Question 7

1. Criminal and Traffic Law
2. Criminal Procedure, Case Law, Constitutional Law
3. Investigations Procedures
4. Agency Policies and Procedures
5. Jurisdictions and Geography
6. FTO Program Rules

Answer 7

Knowledge of an Effective FTO

Question 8

1. Leadership
2. Effective Communication
3. Listening Skills
4. Observation Skills
5. Investigative Skills
6. Report writing and performance evaluation documentation.

Answer 8

Skills of an Effective FTO

Question 9

1. Work ethic
2. Patient
3. Responsible
4. Ethical
5. Observant
6. Fair

Answer 9

Traits of an Effective FTO