FTO

How well a police academy prepared a new officer can be effectively assessed through surveys conducted during the field training process

'Everything was going along swimmingly. Right up until he accidentally shot himself on duty as I stood directly next to him.'

The concept of field training makes sense to police administrators – it is the logistics of training they may have a problem with

This gem has been floating around the internet for a while, and while its original author is unknown, the truths are just too accurate not to share

Suspects will exhibit the same nervous mannerisms with a stolen safe in the trunk as they would with a spare tire filled with cocaine

An FTO’s skills sharpen and grow stronger while teaching other LEOs

Here are some pointers to help every new cop on their way to a successful law enforcement career

Understanding the difference between content-driven and problem-based learning is crucial to effectively train police officers

In this podcast segment, Doug sits down with Dan Green to discuss the importance of the Field Training Officer

Chief Bill Harvey and Doug Wyllie discuss the skills newly-minted supervisors need to have.

What gets measured gets managed; use these strategies to assess the effectiveness of police training programs

If a police officer fails to realize they are already an influencer – no matter what their rank or status – they may be missing the point

To ensure you have a safe and effective law enforcement career, the only person you can rely on is yourself

Designed with guidance from field training officers, the LexisNexis Law Enforcement Automated Personnel System enables better documentation of training tasks and recruit performance